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Cranberry, Apple, and Maple Phyllo
By Grammie926
Plumped up by the warmth of the oven, close-to-bursting cranberries are interspersed amid slices of softened apple ...
- 4 sheets phyllo dough (each 17 by 12 inches), thawed if frozen
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for baking sheet
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 4 to 5 apples, such as Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady, cored, halved, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
- 1 1/2 cups (5 1/4 ounces) fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Pear Cobbler
By Grammie926
Tested to perfection. Harvest an orchard full of flavour with this classic!
- 7 cups (1.75L) sliced and peeled pears
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- pinch ground nutmeg
- Biscuit Topping
- 1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) cold butter
- Biscuit Flavouring
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) buttermilk
Dark-Chocolate Cookies
By Grammie926
Handheld desserts are ideal for picnics
- FOR THE COOKIES:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Roasted-Tomato Pasta with Basil
By Grammie926
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 12 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 2 cups Whole Roasted Tomatoes
- Grated Parmesan and torn fresh basil leaves, for serving
Pumpkin-Swirl Brownies
By Grammie926
Chocolate and pumpkin make a frightfully gooey pair in these creamy pumpkin-swirl brownies
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups solid-pack pumpkin
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or other nuts
Poached Peaches with Raspberries
By Grammie926
The poaching liquid, spiked with wine and spices, imparts great flavor while tenderizing the peaches
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup dry white wine (or rose)
- Coarse salt
- 1 one-inch piece of cinnamon stick
- 4 strips (3 inches each) lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (optional)
- 6 ripe peaches (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved and pitted
- 6 ounces raspberries (about 1 cup)
Dill Pickles
By Grammie926
Mom's Easy Dill pickle recipe
- 6 quart basket of baby cucumbers
- 10 c water
- 4 c vinegar
- 3/4 c salt
- 24 dill flowers
Buttermilk Pound Cake with Custard Sauce
By Grammie926
Best result is with warm cake with chilled custard
- 1 1/3 cups butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Buttermilk Custard Sauce
- 2 c buttermilk
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 Tblsp cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Illinois Caramel Corn
By Grammie926
This snack unites salty and sweet in every heaping handful
- 12 cups popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels)
- 1 1/2 cups Beer Nuts or shelled salted peanuts
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- Coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Scones filled with Jam Recipe
By Grammie926
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in middle of oven
- Egg mixture for brushing tops of scones:
- 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) cold unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup jam or preserves
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Garnish:
- Devon Cream or lightly whipped heavy cream