58 three fruit Recipes

orange , large, red grapefruit, lemon, baking soda, water, sugar, pectin, in the pouch

unsalted butter, melted and set aside, eggs, room temperature and separated, caster sugar, caster sugar, almond extract, jam, heated and strained after measuring. (apricot, peach or pineapple jam can be used ), almonds, blanched and slivered (coarsely crushed and briefly toasted.), candied fruit (diced small such as citron, lemon, orange, pineapple or cherries)

trifle may be a holiday tradition for many families, but it is more about the tradition than the flavor of the thing. most trifles are a gloppy mass of soggy cake, grainy custard, watery fruit, and strong booze. we love the flavors, but wanted something better than that. starting with a classic southern rendition of trifle called tipsy squire, we set out to make a trifle that tasted as good as it looked. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, stale sponge cake works better than fresh because it absorbs the liquid without turning mushy. allow the cake to sit unwrapped overnight on the counter or expedite the process by baking the cake at 200 degrees for three hours., make a quick and light custard stabilized with cornstarch., use jam , not fresh fruit, for a deep fruit flavor without a watery texture., top the trifle with small almond macaroons for their flavor and crisp texture.

mrs. whistler s version, paste, rub fresh lard into your flour work it up quick with cold water roll it out three times with butter spread over it about 3/4 of a lb to a lb of flour strew dry flour do not work it any after rolling it any after rolling in the butter., mince pies, part tender beef 1 of fresh suet or butter 1 of apples 1 of fruit, consisting of raisins, stoned and chaped, currants and citron, wet it with equal parts of brandy sweet wine, and sweet cider, cloves nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, dried orange peel, the juice of a fresh lemon

quick cooking oatmeal, yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, egg, beaten, oil, whole wheat flour, light brown sugar, shredded orange peel, baking soda, salt, pecan pieces, butter stewed fruit, lg or 4 sm pears or apples, core and chop, orange juice, butter, dried blueberries, light brown sugar, salt

all-purpose flour, raisins or 8 oz currants, baking soda, sugar, butter , softened irish, eggs, mixed peel (the type for fruitcake ), mixed dried fruit, allspice, cinnamon, almonds, finely chopped, guinness stout

butter, brown sugar, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, flour (it may be best to use cake ), baking powder, candied fruit, chopped, raisins, icing sugar, hot milk, lime juice

all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, milk, butter, granulated sugar, salt, eggs, butter, softened, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, diced mixed candied fruit, and peel, chopped toasted almond, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange juice, ground cinnamon (optional), shredded orange peel (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 3 lbs, pounded to a thickness of about 1/2 inch), salt & freshly ground black pepper, low-fat milk, all-purpose flour (for dredging), eggs, beaten, shredded unsweetened coconut, butter, diced peeled and seeded papaya, diced peeled mango, diced peeled and cored pineapple, chopped cilantro, jalapenos or 1 other hot pepper, seeded and diced, fresh lime juice, light rum (optional), sugar, salt & freshly ground black pepper

pear halves in extra-light syrup, reduced-sugar apricot halves, firm bananas , cut into 1/2-inch slices, sugar-free lime gelatin, boiling water

flaxseed, steel-cut (irish) oats, golden raisins, dried sweet cherries, oat bran, untoasted wheat germ, sunflower seed kernels, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, water

mixed spring greens, washed and dried, baby spinach leaves, washed and dried, tangerines or 5 clementines, separated into segments, fresh strawberries, washed and sliced, sugar snap peas, washed and halved, cooked chicken breasts, cubed, walnut halves, toasted, fresh chives, chopped, mint, chopped, crumbled goat cheese, raspberry balsamic vinegar, red onions, chopped, honey, salad oil, kosher salt, white pepper, snipped fresh parsley

sliced peaches -- chopped, sugar -- divided, dry yeast, pineapple -- crushed, maraschino cherries, fruit cocktail -- cut, do not drain fruit. combine peaches and 2-1/2 cup sugar and yeast in a 1-gallon glass or crockery jar with a loose fitting lid, stir to mix. stir daily for 10 days., on the 10th day , add pineapple and 2-1/2 cup sugar. stir daily for another 10 days. add cherries, fruit cocktail and remaining sugar and stir daily for 10 more days., drain fruit , reserve juice for the next batch. makes enough fruit, day 31, you are ready to make your cakes., you need, duncan hines butter recipe cake mix (for three mixings), instant vanilla pudding mix, doz. eggs, wesson oil (2/3 cup. each for three mixings), (you may substitute), raisins (white or dark ), walnuts, pecans, coconut, you may add red and green cherries, if you desire), preheat oven to 300., drain fruit in colander over large bowl for about 15 min or until fruit has stopped draining. this juice is your new starters. fruit cake must be started within three days after receiving new starters., separate mixings, pour 1 box cake mix , 1 box pudding mix, 4 eggs, 2/3 cup oil and 1 1/2 cup of fruit into a bowl and stir with spoon (do not use a mixer). add 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup coconut, and mix thoroughly with wooden spoon., grease and flour either bundt pan or your loaf pans (i prefer four 2 lb loaf pans for each mix.), bake bundt pan or tube pan for approximately 1 1/2 hrs., pans take from 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min-until nicely brown depending on your oven., cakes can be frozen. they are easier to cut in slices, if cut when frozen. thaws quickly.

heavy whipping cream, whole milk, sugar, egg yolks, all purpose flour, amaretto or other almond liqueur, vanilla extract, salt, firm but ripe bosc pears (about 3 1/4 lb), peeled , halved lengthwise, cored, sugar, fresh lemon juice, day-old soft ladyfingers (from about three 3-oz packages), coarsely crushed amaretti cookies (italian macaroons)* or almond macaroons (about 4 oz), apricot fruit spread (100% spreadable fruit) or apricot preserves, brandy, amaretto or other almond liqueur, chilled whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, sliced almonds, toasted, fresh mint sprigs (optional)

sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, applesauce or 1 can crushed pineapple, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg or 1 tsp allspice, grated carrots, nuts or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup candied fruit ( or a mixture of all three) (optional)

cherry pie, by edra ward, time for memories, cherry pie . . ., brown crust and spice and sugar, jucie fruit , piled high., twas baked in the big oven, along with three or four, thier wonderful aroma, came floating out the door ., we watched through all the making, often got a taste . . ., was so delicious, not 1 must go to waste., helped to pick the cherries, that made it extra good, carried in the wood ., we saw the dough mixed quickly, how fast the rolling pin, smoothed it out, so nice and round, just right to fit the tin., firm deft fingers worked, soon each crimson sphere, was ready to be covered, sugar and spice., top would then be dotted, cinnamon , here and there, latticed upper crust, was put in place with care., when twas time for dinner, how everyone would beam, as grandma cut the cherry pie, pour the rich thick cream ., filling for cherry pie, into your favorite unbaked piecrust , place the filling, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cherry juice, red coloring