Tag Archives: fruit

Jan

Baked Apples with Lemony Brown Butter Syrup

I know, I know. It’s pretty cruel of me to post a dessert recipe just as you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to eat a healthier diet. So here’s the good news: This dessert is light and healthy. Yes, yes, … Continue reading →

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Aug

Apricot Bavarian with Frangelico Syrup and Almond Cream

Apricots are at their peak this time of year and they seem to be calling my name wherever I go. I bought four baskets at my farmers market last weekend and they were so sweet and perfectly ripe, they tasted … Continue reading →

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Aug

Double-Crusted Blackberry Pie

I live in the hills just east of San Francisco, where blackberries grow wild. When I run in my neighborhood early in the morning, it’s too dark to see the ripened berries, but I can smell them. Their aroma hangs … Continue reading →

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Aug

How to Peel a Peach

A few of you e-mailed me after I posted the recipe for Peaches ‘n Cream Tart with questions about peeling peaches. To answer your questions: Yes, you really should peel your peaches in most baking applications, and no, the boiling … Continue reading →

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Jul

Fresh Strawberry Compote

Compote is like a soupy jam, only fresher and more intensely flavored. You can make it with just about any fruit but, this time of year, strawberries are best. Compote keeps for several weeks in the fridge, and can be … Continue reading →

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