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Portuguese Burnt Sugar Candy

Portuguese Burnt Sugar Candy

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and vinegar. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture turns a deep golden brown, or use a candy thermometer. The temperature should reach 300 degrees F (149 degrees C). Remove from the heat, and pour onto two well buttered heavy dinner plates.
  2. 2 When the candy begins to harden, pull from around the edges of the plates. Stretch into long ropes and cut into pieces with kitchen scissors, giving each piece a twist. Cool completely before storing in an airtight tin. Be careful! The candy will be very hot while pulling and cutting.

By John J Pacheco

Easy Three-Ingredient Gluten-Free German Christmas Coconut Cookies

Easy Three-Ingredient Gluten-Free German Christmas Coconut Cookies

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue beating. Fold in coconut flakes with a spatula.
  3. 3 Use 2 teaspoons to place little mounds of coconut mixture 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies. Allow to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then carefully transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely.

By vewohl

Portuguese Snow Drops

Portuguese Snow Drops

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar and lemon juice, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift the beater or whisk straight up: egg whites should hold sharp peaks.
  3. 3 Drop meringue mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet, making little peaked mounds.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and dry on the outside yet soft and no longer gooey on the inside, 15 to 20 minutes.

By John Pacheco

Nut Filling for Kolacky Cookies

Nut Filling for Kolacky Cookies

4.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat the egg whites and add the ground walnuts and white sugar. Mix well. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on each square.

By ewurd

Lingonberry Jam

Lingonberry Jam

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lingonberries and water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes; skim off any foam from the surface. Stir in sugar, bring to a rapid boil, and continue boiling for a few more minutes.
  2. 2 Ladle jam into sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Cover with lids, and screw on rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to seal. Refrigerate jam once the jar has been opened.

By LOTTAAN

Quince Paste

Quince Paste

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
210 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash, peel, and core quinces, reserving cores and peels. Coarsely chop flesh and transfer fruit to a large pan. Wrap cores and peels in cheesecloth, tie the bag with kitchen string and add it to the pan. (The peels contain most of fruit's pectin, which contributes to the firmness of quince paste.)
  2. 2 Pour in enough water to cover quinces and boil, with the pan partly covered, until fruit is soft, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the bag of peels and pass quince flesh through a sieve or food mill. (For best results, don't use a food processor as it will result in too fine a texture.) You should have about 2 ½ pounds of fruit pulp.
  3. 3 Transfer quince pulp to a saucepan and add sugar. Ideally, you should add the same amount of sugar, by weight, as fruit pulp. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, frequently stirring with a wooden spoon, until paste becomes very thick and has a deep orange color, about 1 ½ hours. Draw the wooden spoon along the bottom of the saucepan: it should leave a trail, and quince mixture will stick to the spoon.
  4. 4 Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with greased parchment paper. Transfer quince paste to the baking dish, spreading it about 1 ½ inches thick. Smooth the top and allow it to cool.
  5. 5 Dry paste for about 1 ½ hours on your lowest oven setting, no more than 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Allow quince paste to cool completely before slicing. In Europe, the traditional method of drying quince paste is to leave it in a cupboard for about 7 days. The remaining juices will continue to evaporate and render a drier paste.
  6. 6 Store quince paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator; the color will deepen with age.

By none

Plum Butter

Plum Butter

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
405 min
Total
1135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place plums in a large stockpot; add enough water to cover bottom of the pot. Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until plums are broken down, about 2 hours. Cool at room temperature for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Return stockpot to the stovetop over low heat; gently cook plums for 2 to 3 hours more. Cool at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Return stockpot to the stovetop over low heat; gently cook plums for 2 to 3 hours more. Cool at room temperature, 2 hours.
  4. 4 Bring plums to a boil; add sugar. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, inspect 4 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until plum butter is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  6. 6 Pack plum butter into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove jars from the stockpot; rest, several inches apart, until cooled. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By 1-800-FLOWERS

Irish Coffee Cocktail

Irish Coffee Cocktail

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 tablespoon sugar on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Lightly wet rim of an Irish coffee glass with a moistened paper towel; dip rim in sugar to coat.
  2. 2 Pour Irish whisky into the prepared glass; fill with coffee to within ½ inch of top. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar; top with whipped cream.

By Allrecipes

Easy Shortbread Cookies

Easy Shortbread Cookies

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving an overhang on all sides.
  2. 2 Mix butter and sugar together with a spoon until texture is sandy. Slowly mix in flour. Knead dough a few times until crumbly, not smooth. Pat dough over the bottom of the prepared pan. Prick all over with a fork.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Score with a knife while still warm. Lift out foil and let cookies cool on a baking rack. Break apart on cut lines when completely cooled.

By Stephanie DeMuth

Classic Scottish Shortbread

Classic Scottish Shortbread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cream butter and sugar with mixer. Add flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Use hands to thoroughly mix.
  3. 3 Press into a jelly roll pan. Prick to bottom all over with a fork being sure the fork hits the bottom and the pricks are close together.
  4. 4 Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 and continue to bake for 40 minutes more. Wait 2 minutes then cut into finger size bars. Cool thoroughly in pan.

By Allrecipes Member

Mandelmakronen (Almond Meringues)

Mandelmakronen (Almond Meringues)

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, while continuing to beat at high speed. Combine almond flour and cinnamon in a bowl and fold into egg white mixture with a spatula. Add more ground almonds if mixture is too runny.
  3. 3 Use two teaspoons to place little mounds of almond mixture 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and baked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.

By barbara

Lemon Posset

Lemon Posset

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 3 cups cream and sugar in a saucepan. Stir together and bring to a boil, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
  2. 2 Pour into serving glasses and refrigerate until set, about 5 hours. Pour a little more cream over the tops just before serving.

By MARLENE28

Easy Devonshire Cream

Easy Devonshire Cream

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

By STARP

Spanish Coffee

Spanish Coffee

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sugar into a shallow dish. Wet the rim of a wine glass or Irish coffee mug and dip in sugar to coat. Add rum and triple sec. Use a long match or lighter to carefully ignite the mixture. Turn glass slowly until sugar begins to caramelize. Pour in coffee liqueur to put out the flame. Top with hot coffee.

By mjfellis01

Portuguese Sweet Rice

Portuguese Sweet Rice

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan over high heat combine sugar and milk. When bubbles form at the edges, stir in rice and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 60 minutes, stirring often, until rice is tender. Do not allow to boil.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and vigorously stir in beaten eggs, a little at a time, until well incorporated. Serve warm.

By John J Pacheco

Spanish Flan

Spanish Flan

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until liquefied and golden in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into a deep 9-inch round glass baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom; set aside.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour egg mixture on top of caramel in the baking dish; place in a deep roasting pan. Carefully pour in enough hot water to come 1 inch up the sides of the dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until just set with a slight jiggle in the center, about 1 hour, checking after 55 minutes. Keep in mind the flan will continue to set as it cools. Remove from the oven and carefully transfer baking dish to a wire rack; cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin forming. Refrigerate for 3 hours or up to 3 days.
  5. 5 To serve, run a knife around the edges of the dish; carefully invert onto a rimmed serving plate and let caramel sauce flow over flan.

By ASOTO

Quick and Simple Fairy Cakes

Quick and Simple Fairy Cakes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1/2 of the flour and 1/2 of the eggs; beat until smooth. Add remaining flour and eggs and beat until batter is light and fluffy.
  3. 3 Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By pkhosa

Leona's Lefse

Leona's Lefse

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the unpeeled potatoes in cold water and bring to a boil. When potatoes are almost soft, drain water and allow potatoes to cool. Make sure the potatoes do not get too soft, or they will be too wet and the lefse will be hard. Peel and mash the potatoes. Measure out 4 cups; set aside and allow to cool.
  2. 2 Preheat your cast iron or electric skillet to a medium setting. Stir the butter and sugar into 4 cups mashed potatoes. Add about one cup of flour and mix it into the potatoes. The amount of flour needs to be varied a little according to how moist the mashed potatoes are, the less flour you use the better, but you don't want the mixture to be sticky.
  3. 3 Flour your pastry board and rolling pin. Make a ball of lefse dough about the size of a small apple and roll it out into a very thin circle. It should be as thin as a crepe, and will tear easily unless you are very careful.
  4. 4 Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brown the lefse on both sides on your skillet, from 1 to 3 minutes per side. Roll up and serve with the filling of your choice.

By Tor

Lepinja (Balkan Flatbread)

Lepinja (Balkan Flatbread)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Stir the warm water and sugar into the yeast mixture.
  2. 2 Stir the flour and salt together in a separate bowl; add all but about 1/2 cup of the flour mixture to the yeast mixture; mix with your hands until a soft dough forms, adding the last of the flour mixture a little at a time until it clears the sides of the bowl. Cover the bowl with a light cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Deflate, or 'punch down,' the dough and turn out onto a work surface lightly dusted with flour; knead for about 5 minutes. Return the dough to the bowl, cover again with a light cloth, and allow the dough to again rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes more.
  4. 4 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Deflate the dough and turn turn out onto a work surface lightly dusted with flour; knead lightly. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet; shape into an oval about 1/2-inch thick. Set aside to rise a third time for about 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and hollow sounding when thumped, 20 to 25 minutes.

By BigShotsMom

Microwave Lemon Curd

Microwave Lemon Curd

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar and eggs together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon zest.
  3. 3 Microwave on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
  4. 4 Pour into small sterile jars.

By CATSEO

Holland Butter Cookies

Holland Butter Cookies

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, cream butter to soften. Combine the flour, sugar and baking soda, stir into the softened butter. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press down sightly with a cold fork.
  3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Dort

Strawberry Soup à la Kiev

Strawberry Soup à la Kiev

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer purée to a large saucepan; stir in water, sugar, sour cream, and wine. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring gently, 20 to 25 minutes. Do not boil. Serve soup warm or chilled.

By LOOOBEEE

Strawberry Eton Mess

Strawberry Eton Mess

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until they just hold soft peaks. Gradually mix in 1 cup sugar, then continue to beat until meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks. Spoon meringue into 4 equal mounds on the prepared baking sheet. Spread each into 3 1/2-inch rounds, smoothing the tops.
  3. 3 Bake in the middle of the preheated oven until crisp and firm, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn the oven off and leave meringues in until completely cooled, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, halve some strawberries for garnish and set aside. Slice remaining strawberries and place in a small bowl with sherry and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir and let macerate for 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Drain macerated strawberries in a sieve set over a bowl, reserving syrup.
  6. 6 Beat cream in a chilled bowl until it just holds stiff peaks. Beat reserved syrup into the cream.
  7. 7 Place meringues on serving plates. Top with macerated strawberries and spoon cream mixture over top. Garnish plates with halved strawberries.

By CucinaItaliana

Lancaster Lefsa (Old World Recipe)

Lancaster Lefsa (Old World Recipe)

4.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
2 min
Total
527 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix potatoes, shortening, and half-and-half in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let stand 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Combine flour, salt, and sugar with the potato mixture. Stir dough until uniform and form into 12 small balls.
  3. 3 Place balls in refrigerator; remove one at a time to keep the rest cool. Roll dough out on a floured surface using a floured rolling pin, into a very thin circle slightly smaller than the diameter of your skillet. Use more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  4. 4 Heat a lefsa pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the dough circle until bubbles form, about 1 minute; flip and cook until done, about 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Repeat rolling and cooking steps with the remaining dough.

By KelleyJo Lancaster

Strudel Dough

Strudel Dough

2.9

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Mix eggs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Quickly stir into the flour mixture. Mix in approximately 1/2 of the water. Knead into a soft, pliable dough, using more water as necessary.
  3. 3 Cover dough with a tea towel and allow to sit at least 1 hour while desired filling is prepared.
  4. 4 To use, divide into two parts. Cover half the dough with plastic wrap while you roll out the other.
  5. 5 Carefully stretch the dough into paper thinness on a lightly floured surface (a clean cotton sheet is ideal) and lightly brush with remaining vegetable oil. Fill and bake as desired.

By Louise

Coconut Macaroons German Style

Coconut Macaroons German Style

4.2

Prep
Cook
20 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff enough to make a mark through with a knife. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar, cinnamon and almond extract while continuing to mix on low speed. Fold in toasted coconut by hand. Spoon or scoop onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are dry and peel of the paper easily. Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

By MOTTOS

Treacle Scones

Treacle Scones

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and sugar into a bowl. Rub in butter until it is in crumb-sized pieces. Make a well in the center and pour in the treacle and milk. Stir into a soft dough. Roll out on a floured surface and cut in to rounds with a biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

By Karen Wilson

Panellets - Catalan Potato Cookies

Panellets - Catalan Potato Cookies

4.5

Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. When done, you can stab them with a fork, and they will fall off easily. Drain, cool slightly, and peel.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place 1 cup of almonds into a food processor, and grind to a fine powder. Add sugar to almonds, and process to mix. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add potatoes to the almond mixture, and mash together until it becomes a very thick paste. Roll into 1 inch balls, and roll the balls in chopped almonds. Place cookies on a baking sheet, and brush with egg white.
  4. 4 Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are brown. Gently remove from the baking sheets, and cool on a plate in the refrigerator. Serve cold. They are supposed to be squishy when you eat them.

By JULINOE

Russian Sour Cream Cake

Russian Sour Cream Cake

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Combine eggs and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until mixture is smooth and thick. Sift 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour on top and carefully mix into the batter using a wooden spoon or a spatula. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to completely cool on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Combine sour cream, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer for 10 to 15 minutes until a thick cream forms.
  5. 5 Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer on a cake platter and spread with a layer of cream filling. Add second layer and spread another layer of filling on top. Finish cake by placing the third layer on top and cover cake from all sides with the remaining cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

By Oleshka