1 pint strawberries 1/2 c. creme fraiche or sour cream 3 Tbs. brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 Tbs. brandy Combine creme fraiche or sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and brandy. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes, then refrigerate. Wash and Read on!
Brittle: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, divided 2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups blanched whole almonds, toasted , coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt (such as Read on!
FOR SAUCE 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cups water 1/4 cup dark rum 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/4 cup heavy cream FOR BEIGNETS About 8 cups vegetable oil, divided 2 apples 1 3/4 cups Read on!
Word on Food Pastry crust 1 cup light brown sugar 5 Tbs organic cornstarch 3/4 cup milk 2 Tbs butter 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cream of tartar Line an 8-inch tart or Read on!
For the pastry: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated or superfine sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 pound (1 stick) very cold unsalted butter, diced 2 tablespoons ice water For the filling: 3 large apples 1/4 teaspoon grated orange Read on!
This cake is amazing with just about any type of fruit. 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 pound apples, cored & sliced into thin wedges 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Read on!
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon (scant) salt 8 large ripe persimmons, halved, seeded 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream Heat heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add whole black peppercorns; toast Read on!
1/3 cup fig preserves 1 (3- by 1/2-inch) strip lemon zest, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 (3- by 1/2-inch) strip orange zest, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 3 tablespoons sugar 2 apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice Simmer preserves, zests, juices, sugar, Read on!
1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar 1 1/4 teasp. ground cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teasp pure vanilla extract 1 teasp baking powder pinch salt 2 cups persimmon puree 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 stick unsalted butter, melted Read on!