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Desserts and Pastries

Simple Syrup

Makes about 2 cups2 cups (14 ounces) granulated sugar1 cup water   Simple syrup is a combination of sugar and water, boiled for just a few
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Sour Cream Sorbet

1 cup (8 ounces) Sour Cream1 cup (8 ounces Greek-Style nonfat or low-fat yogurt2/3 cup (7 ounces by weight) Simple Syrup 1 Tablespoon Honey3 Tablespoons Water1 Tablespoon ...
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Bill Smiths Amazing Honeysuckle Sorbet

4 cups (1 quart) freshly picked honeysuckle blossoms (measure tightly packed but avoid bruising the flowers)6 2/3 cup cool water2 cups sugar½ teaspoon fresh lemon ...
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Mojito Granita

2 ½ cups (625 ml) water½ cup (100g) sugar2 limes, preferably unsprayed1 cup (40 g) lightly packed fresh mint leaves½ cup (125 ml) freshly squeezed ...
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Grande Marnier Marinated Strawberries

    2 pints fresh strawberries1/4 cup Grande Marnier (or other liqueur of your choice)3/4 cup sugar    Wash the strawberries and gently pat them dry. Remove the ...
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Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce

Caramel sauce 1/3 cup water1/3 cup sugar Panna Cotta 1 cup milk1/2 cup sugarhalf of a vanilla bean2 sheets gelatin 2 cups heavy cream   Caramel ...
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Michele Browns Apple & Pineapple Strudel with Sour Cherries

Pastry Shell:16 sheets phyllo dough½ cup unsalted butter (melted) Pastry Filling:3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cubed (1/3 X 1/3 X 1/3 inch)2 Tablespoons ...
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Cranberry and pear compote / cobbler

For the pears20 pears7 cups white wine2 cups sugar6 cinnamon sticks2 tbl green cardamom small finger fresh ginger sliced For the cranberries2 lbs cranberries 6 ...
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Key Lime Curd for filling and spreading

20 ounces Key lime juice (fresh or bottled) 14 ounces Granulated Sugar16 ounces Whole eggs 8 ounces Egg Yolks16 ounces Unsalted Butter Cubed     Combine the ...
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Smores Tarts with Espresso Caramel

Crust2 cups graham cracker crumbs4 oz (or one stick) melted unsalted butter Mousse12 oz milk chocolate (weight)20 oz heavy cream Meringue Topping 1/2 cup egg whites1 cup ...
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