Toasting the almonds before folding them into the batter sets this muffin apart from the rest.
Tag: cherry
Cherry-Blueberry Ricotta Muffins
Two of July’s real stars–blueberries and cherries–in one muffin. What more could you want?
Cherry Orange Jam
Ingredients: 3 cups crushed sweet cherries (I used a potato masher to crush the cherries) 1/4 cup candied orange peel (I used this) 3 tablespoons powdered pectin* 2 cups sugar Directions: Evenly sprinkle the bottom of the Ball Jam Maker with the pectin. Spoon the fruit and peel in a […]
Fresh Cherry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cherries 1/2 cup semisweet or bittersweet chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line […]
Overnight Cherry Butter
Ingredients: 6 lbs cherries, pitted 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup water 1 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar Place all ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker, pressing down to crush the cherries enough to be able to close the lid, if needed. Cook on high 2 hours. Mash […]
Smoky Hot Cherry Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups whole sweet cherries, pitted 3/4 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup pureed chipotle peppers in adobe 1/3 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 1 small sweet onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon butter (can omit […]
Cherry Ricotta Pie
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fine semolina flour 1 1/4 lb whole milk ricotta, drained 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 1/2 cup frozen whole sweet cherries (do not defrost!) Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Lightly butter (or spray with baking spray) a standard pie plate. […]
Cherry-Blueberry Shrub
Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries 3 1/2 cups pitted cherries (otherwise left whole) 1 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar Directions: Place the fruit and the sugar in a nonreactive bowl, jar or plastic bag. Crush the fruit with a muddler or, if using a bag, […]
Cherry-Raspberry Jam
Ingredients: 1 cup crushed raspberries 3 cups crushed sweet cherries 3 tablespoons powdered pectin* 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla paste Directions: Evenly sprinkle the bottom of the Ball Jam Maker with the pectin. Spoon the fruit in a relatively even layer over the pectin. Press the jam button. You […]
Sweet Cherry Ice Box Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups whole, pitted sweet cherries (about 1 lb/1 pint) 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 (.25 oz) envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups cold heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 2-3 tablespoons bourbon (optional) 1/2 box Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafer Cookies (about 20) Directions: Place the cherries and […]