2 pie crusts 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 3-4 red apples, peeled and thinly sliced 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp flour 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 Tbsp lemon juice Preheat oven to 425 F. Place bottom pie crust in ungreased glass pie pan. Place sliced apples in […]
4 cups apple cider 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp Maldon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, in chunks 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup heavy cream Boil the apple cider in a large saucepan until reduced to a dark, thick syrup, between 1/3 and 1/2 cup in volume, about 40 minutes. Stir […]
1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 3/4 tsp almond extract (or 1 Tbsp amaretto) In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and ground almonds. Gradually mix in the flour until well blended. Place on ungreased cookie sheets by […]
2 sticks butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, then stir in […]
2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cocoa powder 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cayenne (or to taste) 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp brandy or spiced rum (optional) Heat one cup of cream in a small saucepan. Whisk […]
2 cups sugar 1/2 cup basil leaves, packed 1 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp lemon zest In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar with 2 cups water, and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, and add basil leaves. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Strain out basil leaves, and add […]
2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 stick butter 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger, ground 1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground 1/8 tsp cloves, ground In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
2 cups flour 3 tea bags, chai tea 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract In a medium bowl, sift the flour, chai, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. In a […]
2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 cups cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 bag of Rolos Sift cocoa, flour, and baking soda into a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Add vanilla and […]
2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cup water 1 dram (.125 fl oz, 3/4 tsp) super-strength flavoring oil food coloring powdered sugar (optional) In a pot, mix sugar, corn syrup, and water until dissolved. Heat without stirring, until 260 F on a candy thermometer. Add food coloring, without stirring. At 300 […]