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Poached Pears

October 17, 2020 By Liz

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Poached Pears
My second favorite fall fruit ... pears! I love using fruits (and veggies) that are in season. And you know that I like easy-peasy! This dessert is simple, elegant and satisfying. The alcohol in the wine evaporates off in the cooking process. I think of this as a marriage of sangria...or perhaps mulled wine and pears. YUM!
Course Dessert
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Wine
  • 1 each Lemon, juiced
  • 1 each Naval Orange, slice off a few slices - about a 1/4 of the orange Juice the rest.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 each Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 each Small Ripe Pears (any variety), peeled I also cut off a bit of the bottom so they stand up straight.
  • Whipped Cream, for garnish
Course Dessert
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Wine
  • 1 each Lemon, juiced
  • 1 each Naval Orange, slice off a few slices - about a 1/4 of the orange Juice the rest.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 each Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 each Small Ripe Pears (any variety), peeled I also cut off a bit of the bottom so they stand up straight.
  • Whipped Cream, for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan just large enough to hold the pears, off the heat, combine the wine, the juice from the lemon and orange, the orange slices, vanilla, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
  2. Add the pears and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally until they're easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 25 minutes.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pears and let them cool.
  5. Remove and discard the spices. Reserve the orange slices for garnish.
  6. Return the liquid to a simmer and cook until reduced and syrupy, about 20 minutes, depending on the size of the pan. Note: The sauce will be tart. You may want to add a touch of Stevia or honey to it.
  7. Transfer the pears to individual plates. Shown is a side plate from Livliga.
  8. Spoon the sauce over the pears. Garnish with a dollop of Whipped Cream.

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Sautéed Apples

September 19, 2020 By Liz

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Sautéed Apples
This is super easy and quick! Sautéed in butter… topped with cinnamon and whipped cream—what's not to like?
Course Dessert
Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 6 cups Sliced and peeled Granny Smith apples about 2 pounds
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional
  • Whipped Cream I make this ahead and set it aside
Course Dessert
Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 6 cups Sliced and peeled Granny Smith apples about 2 pounds
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional
  • Whipped Cream I make this ahead and set it aside
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add apples; sauté 6 minutes or until apples are just tender.
  3. Stir in cinnamon (optional). Plate and garnish with whipped cream.

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Spiced Plum Cream Pie

June 20, 2020 By Liz

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Spiced Plum Cream Pie
There is nothing quite like a good fruit pie. I like using seasonal fruit… and plums have a long season… from May 'till October. This pie could be made with other fruit, like peaches… however,  plums are my favorite! You can make this with a pre-made crust if you like. I prefer to make my own. It’s so quick with a food processor it’s crazy! There is something satisfying about rolling out a crust…especially on my trusty Tupperware mat.
Course Dessert
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 9" Unbaked Pied Crust
  • 1/2 tsp. Apple Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Butter very cold
  • 4 Cups Plums, pitted and thinly sliced about 6 plums
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 2 Cup Heavy Cream
Course Dessert
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 9" Unbaked Pied Crust
  • 1/2 tsp. Apple Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Butter very cold
  • 4 Cups Plums, pitted and thinly sliced about 6 plums
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 2 Cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
  1. Pit and slice the plums. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F.
  3. Combine the spices with 1 T. Sugar.
  4. Dust the bottom of the pie crust with 1 tsp. of the Sugar/Spice Mix.
  5. Dot the bottom of the crust with the cold butter- or grate it over it.
  6. Arrange the plums in the crust. You can also go “rustic” and just dump them in.
  7. Add remaining Spice Mix to Sugar, Flour and Cream. Whisk to blend well.
  8. Pour the Cream Mix over the Plums.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until center is set. Cool before serving.

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