Compote is different from jam in that it’s looser in consistency and aside from any natural pectin in the fruit there’s no added stabilizers. The cheesecake to go with the compote is my variation of Nigella’s Cherry Cheesecake recipe. Berry Compote 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberries 1/2 cup Fresh Blueberries 1/4 cup Fresh Raspberries 1/2 cup …
The batter needs to sit in the fridge overnight, however, that’s perfect for early morning baking. Simply stagger out and pour a cup of coffee while the oven preheats. 15 minutes later you have these lemony crisp delights. Lemon Madeleines 1 1/2 cup (200g) Flour 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Pinch of Salt The Zest of …
Nothing beats a Pavlova, crunchy and chewy meringue covered in fruit and cream, yum! And here’s a sneaky tip, most of it can be made in advance. Birthday Pavlova 6 Egg Whites 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup Sugar 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted) 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar Preheat oven to 350f/180c degrees. …
On the rare occasion that I can find fresh figs I tend to go mad and put them in everything. Fig pizza, fig spread, figs & ham! Figs! Figs! Figs! The best use for this lovely fruit (actually, it’s an inside out flower!) is this simple dessert, perfect for Indian summer evenings. Bruleed Figs w/ …
The U-pick season is started and the strawberry patch is in full swing these days, so it seems that pie is in order. Strawberry Amaretto Galette Pie Dough (Store bought frozen or your favorite recipe) 2 cups Strawberries (hulled and halved) 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Corn Starch 1/2 cup Amaretto Cookies (crumbled) Egg Wash …
Kathleen Rear 