Toffee (Anne Spencer)
1 pound butter 2 cups sugar ~ 3/4 of a bag of chocolate chips chopped walnuts Put the butter and sugar in a 3-quart heavy saucepan. Heat slowly to the boiling point and boil gently until the mixture reaches 305 degrees. I cook it on medium to medium-low and it should take about 20 […]
Honeyed Almond-Cherry Shortbread
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 2 T dry sherry 1 T finely grated orange zest 1/2 cup honey 1 cup plus 2 T unsalted butter, softened 2 cups lightly toasted sliced almonds 1 3/4 tsp course salt 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup confectioners sugar 2 1/2 cup flour 1. In a bowl, toss […]
Peach Kuchen
1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 2 T light brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2 firm-ripe peaches 2 T sugar Make the shell: In a small saucepan cook the butter over moderate heat until golden brown, being […]
Peach Melba Pie (Chow Recipe of the Day)
For the press-in crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces, plus more for coating the pan 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water For the filling: 2 pounds ripe peaches, pitted and cut into […]