Baked Apple Butter

For the best flavor and texture, use more than one type of apple.

Baked Apple Butter

6-7 apples, well-washed and roughly cubed 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons molasses

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Mayan Hot Chocolate

It’s official! We’ve survived the much-anticipated Mayan Apocalypse! So, let’s celebrate and make some hot chocolate. Adjust the recipe to your taste adding honey to finish your chocoalate or less cinnamon if you choose. But, try it with less sugar than you think you might enjoy. Mexican chocolate is quite […]

Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread

I’m running out of ways to differentiate my growing assortment of cornbread recipes. This one is a perfect combination of moist, tender and fluffy. And, a touch more sugar than usual almost puts this one in the dessert category. This was perfect with eggs and chili. It also made a […]

Apple Bread Pudding

Apple Bread Pudding makes 1 large casserole

3 cups leftover stewed apples (spiced) 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup sugar 3 cups bread crumbs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 Tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes

October 10th, 2012 | Category: Bread, Breakfast, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Fruit, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment

Stewed Apples

Roughly Dice 4-5 Apples

Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, & 1 Tablespoon flour.

Turn the heat on low and add 1 teaspoon cinnamon

& 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.

Simmer gently for […]

Preserved Cherries

If you don’t mind cutting the cherry in half, they’re easy to pit without any special tools. Just treat ripe cherries like a mini avocado. Run a paring knife in a circle around the pit and twist gently to pull apart. For firm berries, carefully shave the fruit off the […]

Coconut Bars

Coconut Bars

1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups lightly toasted coconut shreds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine […]

Baked Sweet Potato with Crumbled Amaretti

I love sweet potatoes. They’re so versatile. They can be sweet or savory. They can be a snack, a meal, a dessert or a vegetable. Or, they can be a little bit of everything all at once.

Baked Sweet Potato with Crumbled Amaretti makes 1

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Caramel Rice Pudding

Try not to blink…

This caramel is seconds from being finished. Those last seconds fly by quickly.

Under-cook the rice ever so slightly.

Allow rice to puff and swell. As it does, the sauce will thicken into a […]

Black & White Cookies

What makes the Black and White cookie so special? Well, it’s a cookie. And, it’s iced with a melty doughnut-style glaze. What more could you ask for in a cookie?

Black & Whites makes 12-20 depending on the size you choose

2 eggs 1/2 cups sugar […]