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Sirecz (Easter Cheese)
Dessert European

Sirecz (Easter Cheese)

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well mixed.
  2. 2 Transfer eggs to a double boiler; stir in milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, constantly stirring with a metal slotted spoon to prevent scorching.
  3. 3 When the mixture looks just like cooked scrambled eggs, pour it carefully into a cheesecloth-lined colander. Carefully gather the ends of the cheesecloth in your hands and pull them together until the cheese forms into a ball. Tie the cheesecloth tightly at the top of the ball. Tie the cheesecloth ends over a faucet or to the handle of a kitchen cabinet (place a bowl under to catch the whey dripping down); let hang for about 3 hours.
  4. 4 Untie the cleesecloth and wrap the cheesecloth ball in plastic wrap before refrigerating. The cheese will keep for about a week. Slice and serve.

By Lorrie

Homemade Baked Egg Custard
Dessert European

Homemade Baked Egg Custard

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place pastry into a 9-inch pie plate so it covers the bottom and the sides. Crimp edge, if desired.
  3. 3 Line the bottom of pastry with foil or parchment and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove lining and beans or weights; continue baking until crust is set and dry, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Let pastry cool about 10 minutes while preparing filling.
  5. 5 To make egg custard filling: Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in vanilla. Gradually stir in milk until fully incorporated.
  6. 6 Pour custard mixture over partially baked crust. Note that the crust will be full.
  7. 7 Sprinkle nutmeg over the filling. Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set and a sharp knife inserted near the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cover edge of pastry with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent overbrowning.
  8. 8 Cool completely before serving, about 1 hour.

By AMThornton

Bread and Butter Pudding
Dessert European

Bread and Butter Pudding

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round pie dish or cake pan.
  2. 2 Butter bread on both sides and cut into triangles. Arrange a single layer of buttered bread in the bottom of the prepared pan, slightly overlapping the triangles.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with 1/2 of the sugar and 1/2 cup currants. Arrange remaining bread on top, then sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  4. 4 Beat milk, eggs, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Pour over bread and press down firmly to compress pudding and help bread absorb milk mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set, about 30 to 40 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Lemon Syllabub
Dessert European

Lemon Syllabub

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream and sugar in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until mixture begins to thicken. Gradually beat in wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest; continue to beat until light, fluffy, and no longer grainy. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 When ready to serve, spoon into six chilled parfait glasses. Garnish each with a lemon slice and mint sprig.

By SARAH-NEKO

Ostakaka (Swedish Custard)
Dessert European

Ostakaka (Swedish Custard)

2.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish with butter.
  2. 2 Stir beaten eggs, cottage cheese, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl; pour into prepared casserole dish.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until set and completely browned on top, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool.

By Darcey Family

Speculaas Cookies
Dessert European

Speculaas Cookies

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust two baking sheets with flour.
  2. 2 Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together.
  3. 3 Shape dough into cookies by hand or roll out and cut dough with cookie cutters; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not hard, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

By xcgrl604

British Bread Pudding
Dessert European

British Bread Pudding

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine bread and milk, and set aside to soak for 5 minutes. Then stir in egg, butter, raisins, mixed fruit, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix well. Press the mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until golden and firm to touch, about 35 minutes. Leave in baking pan to cool, then cut into squares.

By Anne

Pfeffernusse III
Dessert European

Pfeffernusse III

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the orange rind and nuts.
  3. 3 In a medium size bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Blend in flour mixture to make a smooth dough.
  4. 4 Roll dough into 1 inch balls, place onto ungreased baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until light brown.

By Kathy Plew

Irish Barmbrack
Dessert European

Irish Barmbrack

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak dried fruit in hot tea for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a round 9-inch cake pan or 9x5-inch loaf pan. Stir flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda together; set aside.
  3. 3 Lightly beat egg in a large bowl; mix in sugar, marmalade, orange zest, and tea-soaked fruit until well combined. Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined, then pour into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 2 hours before removing to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Press the objects of choice into the cake through the bottom before serving.

By Brooke Elizabeth

Apple Shortbread Pie
Dessert European

Apple Shortbread Pie

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
  2. 2 Sift 2 cups four, white sugar, and salt into a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolks; mixture will be crumbly. Set aside 1/4 crumb mixture; press remaining 3/4 crumb mixture into bottom and up sides of an 8-inch tart pan or pie plate.
  3. 3 Combine apples, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl; spoon into the crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over top. Place pie on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes more.

By Babycakes

Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix
Dessert European

Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper.
  2. 2 In large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. Cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Stir in eggs. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Shape into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  5. 5 Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. Remove. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.

By Pat Kersteter

Danish Pastry Apple Bars
Dessert European

Danish Pastry Apple Bars

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
  2. 2 Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolk in measuring cup; add enough milk to make 2/3 cup total liquid. Stir into flour mixture until mixture is damp.
  4. 4 Divide dough in half. Roll one dough piece on a lightly floured surface; fit into a 9x13-inch pan.
  5. 5 Combine apples, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate large bowl; top dough with apple mixture.
  6. 6 Roll out remaining dough piece; place over apples. Seal edges; cut slits in top to vent.
  7. 7 Beat egg white till frothy; brush on crust.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown, about 50 minutes.

By Nancy

Spice Cookies
Dessert European

Spice Cookies

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
26 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Combine flour, currants, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Stir into the butter mixture alternately with tablespoons of milk until the flour is fully incorporated.
  3. 3 Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Press down lightly with a fork. Dip fork in sugar or water if it sticks.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand on the baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Angie Kitcher

Mum's Mincemeat
Dessert European

Mum's Mincemeat

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
4365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt suet in a saucepan over medium-low heat; strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and discard solids. Refrigerate liquid until again solid.
  2. 2 Grate solid suet, measure 12 ounces of grated suet into a bowl, and set aside.
  3. 3 Stir brown sugar, sultana raisins, dark raisins, currants, fruit peel, almonds, allspice, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl; add grated suet and stir. Fold grated apple through the mixture.
  4. 4 Cover bowl loosely with aluminum foil and allow it to sit at room temperature, stirring once daily, until fermented, 3 to 5 days. Refrigerate until needed.

By Eve Cottom

Sugar Zwieback
Dessert European

Sugar Zwieback

4.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat milk in a small saucepan until just starting to bubble. Remove from heat; stir in butter, honey and salt. Set aside and let cool. Set aside 2 teaspoons sugar. Stir remaining sugar into milk mixture. Let cool to room temp.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine yeast and lukewarm water. Set aside 5 minutes for yeast to soften. Beat cooled milk mixture, egg, 4 cups flour, and nutmeg into yeast mixture.
  3. 3 Knead dough in a bowl, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if necessary, until a smooth, soft dough forms. Divide dough into 8 balls 3 inches in diameter. Place balls 4 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets; pat into 4 inch rounds. Brush tops of rounds with water and sprinkle with reserved sugar. Set aside, lightly covered with kitchen towels, about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Bake raised rounds 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven; leave oven on. Let cool on sheets 10-15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
  5. 5 With a serrated knife, cut each round into six 1/2-inch slices. Place slices, cut sides down, on cookie sheets and return to oven for 5 minutes. Turn slices and bake 5 to 7 minutes longer, or until golden on both sides. Turn off heat and leave in unopened oven until cool, about 45 minutes. Store in tightly covered container.

By Maria

Norwegian Sour Cream and Raisin Pie
Dessert European

Norwegian Sour Cream and Raisin Pie

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream and sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in eggs, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vinegar, and raisins; mix until well blended. Pour mixture into pie crust.
  3. 3 Bake in a preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in refrigerator before serving.

By MIKEJ22

Orange Cardamom Krumkake
Dessert European

Orange Cardamom Krumkake

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease the krumkake iron with oil or vegetable spray. Heat iron over medium low heat. You should only need to grease the iron once. If using an electric krumkake iron, follow manufacturer's directions for preheating.
  2. 2 Sift the flour, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a large bowl. Stir the sugar, salt, and orange zest into the flour mixture until evenly blended.
  3. 3 Place the butter and half-and-half into a microwavable bowl. Cover and cook in microwave until warm, about 25 seconds. Cool slightly. Whisk the eggs, one at a time, into to the half-and-half mixture. Stir the cream mixture into the flour mixture until well blended.
  4. 4 Using preheated krumkake iron, place 1 tablespoon of batter onto each krumkake mold, using a second spoon to scrape off the batter. Close the krumkake iron, and cook until the iron stops steaming and the cookies are golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds. Carefully peel the krumkake cookie from the iron and while still hot, and wrap around a wooden krumkake cone to make the traditional cone shape. Hold in place until set, about 10 seconds, remove and cool completely on waxed paper. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Caiti Ann

Natillas (Custard)
Dessert European

Natillas (Custard)

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 cup milk and egg yolks in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside. Set up a large bowl with ice cubes.
  2. 2 Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium over medium-high heat; gradually add remaining 1 3/4 cups milk, whisking constantly. Stir in whipping cream.
  3. 3 Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to the milk mixture. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Gradually add half of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter to milk mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. 5 Place pan in the prepared ice-filled bowl and allow to cool, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Spoon custard into a bowl. Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
  6. 6 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. Gently fold 1/2 cup of beaten egg whites into the cooled custard.
  7. 7 Spoon about 1/2 cup custard into each of 8 bowls or footed glasses; top each serving with 1/4 cup remaining egg white mixture. Garnish with nutmeg.

By miladyck

English Cookie Bars
Dessert European

English Cookie Bars

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, eggs and applesauce. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the batter alternately with the cold coffee. Finally, mix in the raisins and pecans. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.

By Sara

Maids-of-Honor
Dessert European

Maids-of-Honor

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until smaller than peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of milk at a time over the dough until moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles using a cookie or biscuit cutter. Press circles into the bottom and up the sides of ungreased mini muffin cups. set aside.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Beat in the eggs and sherry, then stir in the ground almonds. Place 1/4 teaspoon of jam into the bottom of the lined cups. Cover with 1 tablespoon of the almond mixture.
  4. 4 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly before removing from muffin tins to cool on wire racks.

By dlynn

Irish Potato Cake
Dessert European

Irish Potato Cake

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  2. 2 Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt together into a bowl.
  3. 3 Cream sugar and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in flour mixture alternately with mashed potatoes and milk. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

By nanniesue

Polish Coffee Cake
Dessert European

Polish Coffee Cake

3.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in 1 cup butter until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Mix in the nutmeg, orange extract, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture. Stir in 3 cups flour and the salt. Stir in 1/3 of the milk mixture. Mix in the remaining flour and milk mixture in two alternating additions. Cover bowl, and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, prepare the topping by cutting together 1/2 cup butter and 2/3 cups sugar until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 3 10-inch Bundt pans.
  5. 5 Divide dough into the prepared pans, and sprinkle with the topping mixture.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

By Nanci Renn

My Own Mincemeat Pie Filling
Dessert European

My Own Mincemeat Pie Filling

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until well-browned, about 10 minutes, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. 2 Combine beef, apples, brown sugar, brandy, raisins, suet, walnuts, dried mixed fruit, mixed fruit peel, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir until thoroughly combined and sugar has dissolved; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until flavors have blended and filling is thickened, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
  3. 3 Use mincemeat pie filling as desired.

By Rosa Christine Reeve

Mince Pies
Dessert European

Mince Pies

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
130 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine apples, brown sugar, raisins, golden raisins, currants, orange peel, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, mace, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Mix together and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Immediately turn the heat down to the lowest setting on your stovetop. Simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from the heat and leave to cool while you prepare your pastry.
  4. 4 Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface. Cut into 24 circles using a cookie cutter or the bottom of a mug.
  5. 5 Place a circle into the bottom of each cup of a 12-cup cupcake tin. Fill each of the pastry circles with fruit filling.
  6. 6 Brush the edges of the pastry with some of the beaten egg and cover with the remaining circles. Brush all of the mince pies with more beaten egg.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.

By Emmas Delicious Eats

Irish Coffee Cookies
Dessert European

Irish Coffee Cookies

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 cup whiskey and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove whiskey reduction from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, mix espresso powder and 2 tablespoons whiskey together in a small bowl until espresso powder is dissolved. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Set both aside.
  3. 3 Cream butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Stir in whiskey reduction, then whiskey-espresso mixture. Add dry ingredients in 3 batches, mixing until just incorporated after each addition. Fold in white chocolate. Cover the dough and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls of dough and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are just set, about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 7 to 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Kim

Figgy Pudding
Dessert European

Figgy Pudding

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
85 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Gently heat buttermilk and figs in a saucepan over medium-low heat until softened, 10 to 15 minutes; set aside until cool.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a tube pan. Grease one side of a sheet of aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together into a bowl.
  5. 5 Beat eggs in a separate, large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Add the cooled fig and buttermilk mixture, bread crumbs, melted butter, almonds, orange marmalade, orange zest, and orange-vanilla flavoring; beat on low speed until blended.
  6. 6 Gradually mix in the sifted flour mixture until just incorporated.
  7. 7 Spoon batter into the prepared pan and cover with the greased foil.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until firm and pulling away from sides of the pan, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  9. 9 Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack.

By meghanmacrae

Swedish Apple Cake
Dessert European

Swedish Apple Cake

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Make cake: Beat together sugar and shortening in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a second bowl; gradually stir into egg mixture until incorporated. Fold in apples and walnuts until evenly blended. Spoon batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Make topping: Place brown sugar, milk, and margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to dissolve brown sugar and cook until margarine melts.
  5. 5 Remove cake from the oven and place it on a baking sheet to prevent spillovers. Pour topping over cake. Return cake and baking sheet to the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.

By Laura

Mincemeat
Dessert European

Mincemeat

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make mixed spice: Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.
  2. 2 Immerse two clean, 12-ounce jars in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 To make the mincemeat: Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, and cinnamon.
  4. 4 Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.
  6. 6 Refrigerate sealed jars for up to 3 months. Enjoy!

By Ita

Apple and Carrot Christmas Pudding
Dessert European

Apple and Carrot Christmas Pudding

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
170 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine carrots, apples, raisins, and bread crumbs in a bowl; set aside. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and allspice together in a separate small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, butter, and sugar together in a separate large bowl. Stir in flour mixture, then add carrot mixture; stir well. Transfer to a lightly greased, 2-quart mold.
  3. 3 Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a large, deep pot. Set filled mold on steamer rack. Pour enough water into the pot to cover bottom 2/3 of mold. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours 45 minutes, adding water occasionally to maintain water level. Remove mold from pot; cool 10 minutes before turning out onto a plate.

By rosie

Mum's Irish Apple Pie
Dessert European

Mum's Irish Apple Pie

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the crust: Combine flours, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter and shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in sour cream and lemon juice until dough comes together; some lumps are okay. Divide dough in half and shape into 2 disks. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. 3 Roll 1 dough disk out to fit the prepared 9-inch pie dish. Roll out remaining dough disk for top crust; set aside.
  4. 4 To make the filling: Place apples into crust in the pie dish. Stir together sugar, flour, and nutmeg in a small bowl; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  5. 5 Brush outer edge of bottom crust with beaten egg. Cover with top crust; trim and crimp edges together. Brush top with beaten egg and cut 4 steam vents.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Allow pie to completely cool before serving.

By BRIANGREEN