There is truly nothing better than the smell of warm fruit and honey filling the kitchen on a chilly evening. If you’re looking for a dessert that feels a little fancy but is incredibly budget-friendly, you have to try these Vegetarian Baked Pears. I absolutely love…
I’ve always loved those classic creamy almond jelly desserts, but I really wanted to create a version that fits perfectly into a meat-free lifestyle without sacrificing that silky texture. This Vegetarian Almond Fruit Cocktail Float is incredibly refreshing and…
Once you’ve soaked the tapioca, the final steps of this dessert come together quickly. If you want to amplify the ginger flavor, garnish each dish with a gingersnap cookie. Serves 4 Ingredients • 2-inch knob fresh ginger, thinly sliced • 1⁄2 cup brown sugar • 1 cup…
Papaya, mango, or pineapple all work well in this creamy sweet dessert, so feel free to substitute with whatever pleases your palette. Serves 8 Ingredients • 2 cups crushed gingersnaps • 4 tablespoons butter, melted • 2 tablespoons freshly grated fresh ginger • 2…
This simply beautiful dessert satisfies in any season! Use Riesling if you like your desserts very sweet; otherwise, chardonnay is a fine choice. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 bottle (750 ml) white wine • Zest of 1 lemon, shaved off with a vegetable peeler in strips • 8…
If you don’t have cake flour, you can substitute with a mixture of all-purpose flour (just shy of 3⁄4 cup) and 11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch. Makes about 16 cupcakes Ingredients • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares • 1⁄2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter • 6 large…
Makes 2½ to 3 pints • 4 lbs. red tomatoes • ¾ lb. onions • 6 oz. raisins • 4 oz. pitted prunes, sliced • 1¼ cups cider vinegar • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 tsp. ginger • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper • 2½ Tbs. salt • ½ tsp. ground cloves • 1½ tsp. ground coriander • 1 tsp. whole…
Makes about 5 pints • 4 lbs. peaches • 1 lb. brown sugar • 10 oz. raisins • 2 lbs. onions, minced or ground • 2 cups cider vinegar • 2 oz. peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger (about ⅓ cup) • 1 Tbs. chili powder • 2 Tbs. whole mustard seeds • 1 Tbs. salt • grated…
Makes 3 to 4 pints, depending on how concentrated you like it. Because a fruit butter does not depend on pectin to set, the proportions of fruit to sugar can be varied. I like mine slightly less sweet than jam (which still leaves plenty of room to be sweet). The…
Makes about 3½ pints • 1 lb. cranberries • 1 lb. fresh figs • 2 pippin apples (or other firm, tart green apples) • 2 lemons • ½ cup water • 2 lbs. sugar • 2 Tbs. kirsch 1. Wash the cranberries and pick them over, discarding any that are soft or brown. Trim the stems…
Makes 3 pints • 2½ lbs. fresh, firm strawberries • 2½ lbs. sugar (about 6 cups) • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1. Wash and hull the berries. Cut them in half if they are very large; leave smaller berries whole. 2. Combine the prepared berries, the sugar, and the lemon…
Serves 10 to 12 • 1 package dry yeast • ⅔ cup warm milk • ½ cup + 1 Tbs. sugar • 2¼ cups flour • 4 eggs • pinch of salt • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • ¼ tsp. almond extract • ½ cup soft butter • grated rind of 1 lemon • ½ cup seedless raisins • rum sauce • ¾ cup water • ⅔…