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Chocolate Pecan Pie This once-a-year pie is sweet, rich and the very epitome of a luxe holiday treat. Recipe is from Karo Syrup. 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup light or dark corn syrup 2 ounces semi-sweet or
bittersweet chocolate, melted 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup pecans 1 9-inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, sugar, corn syrup, chocolate, butter and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in pecans. Pour into the pie crust. Bake on a center rack for 50 to 55 minutes or until pie appears barely set. Cool for 2 hours before serving.
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CHOCOLATE BARK
With this candy, you’re limited only by your imagination. If our other recipes seem intimidating, try this one on for size.
Chocolate bark takes minutes and there are thousands of flavor combinations for you to try. When you’re making your bark, think of how the colors can go together. White chocolate, for example, with green pistachios and jewel red cherries or cranberries make for a gorgeous holiday palette. You can also pair milk chocolate with chunks of dried fruit, which look like sweet jewels. You can swirl different kinds of chocolate or combine chocolate with other candies. Bark Four Ways Recipe is from Ghirardelli Chocolate. For the chocolate bark base: 3 60% cacao baking bars, or 12 ounces, chopped
For the peppermint bark base 1 10-ounce package peppermint baking chips, divided, or chunks of crushed peppermint candies 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped or chips For the orange pistachio bark 1 teaspoon orange zest 3/4 cup coarsely roasted, salted and shelled pistachios Orange peel strips For the great tea and sea salt bark 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped or chips 1 tablespoon matcha 2-3 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt For the deconstructed candy bar bark 3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, divided 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided 1/2 cup caramel baking chips 1 teaspoon shortening 1. Line a baking sheet (one sheet
per batch) with parchment paper. Set aside. 2. To make chocolate bark base, place chocolate in the top pan of a double boiler over hot but not boiling water. You can also make a double boiler by placing a glass or metal mixing bowl on top of a saucepan half filled with water. Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally. 3. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Stir again until smooth. 4. To make peppermint bark, stir in half the peppermint baking chips or chunks of peppermint candies. Pour into the prepared sheet and spread evenly. Top with the remaining chips, chunks or candies. Melt the white chocolate and drizzle over the bark. 5. To make the orange pistachio bark, stir orange zest into the chocolate base. Pour the mixture onto a prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with pistachios and orange peel strips. 6. To make the green tea and sea salt bark, make the chocolate
base but substitute white chocolate. Divide the chocolate and half and add matcha to one half. Spread both chocolates onto the baking sheet and swirl with a spatula, then spread evenly. Sprinkle with salt. 7. To make the candy bar bark, make the chocolate bark base. Stir in ½ cup peanuts and ½ cup coconut. Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and spread evenly. Top with remaining peanuts and coconut. Combine the caramel chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave on medium power for one minute. Remove and stir; return to the microwave if not melted. Drizzle the melted caramel over the bark. 8. Chill the bark for 30 minutes or until firm. Use parchment to lift the bark, then break into pieces and store in airtight containers.
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DIVINITY Divinity is a marshmallow-like vanilla confection that is a fluffy white cloud of deliciousness. It’s often dotted with dried fruit or nuts, usually pecans or walnuts. It originated in the early 1900s in the U.S. and is popular in the South. These treats are really sensitive to humidity, which may also lead to its popularity at Christmas, when humidity tends to be lower in the South. Higher humidity means the candy won’t set properly and will stay sticky and gooey. Properly done, divinity should be soft and dry to the touch. Divinity Recipe is from Betty Crocker. 2 2/3 cups sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 2 egg whites
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1. Cook sugar, corn syrup and water (if it’s humid, reduce water by a tablespoon) in a two-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. 2. Continue to cook, without stirring, until the candy reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball that holds its shape while remaining pliable. 3. Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Continue beating while pouring hot syrup in a thin stream into the egg whites, beating constantly on medium speed. For the best results, you’ll need an electric stand mixer and a ceramic or glass bowl, not metal. Add the
vanilla and continue to beat until it holds its shape and becomes slightly dull. It may become too stiff for the mixer. 4. Gently fold in nuts, then drop from a buttered spoon onto wax paper or nonstick foil. Work quickly; the candy starts to set up fast. Let stand at room temperature for at least 12 hours, turning candies once, until they feel firm. Store in an airtight container. Tip: For an added boost of flavor, lightly toast the nuts before adding them to the candy. If folding in the nuts is too difficult, consider scooping the candy out and topping each piece with a whole pecan or pressing chopped walnuts into the surface of the candy. Remember that these candies will be extremely hot and sticky, and you need to work quickly but carefully to avoid burns.
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PEANUT BRITTLE
With peanut brittle, we’re going back to hard candies. Brittle is a thin layer of candy studded with nuts, usually pecans, cashews, almonds or peanuts. In other parts of the world, brittle is made with pistachios or sesame seeds.
No matter what nut you choose, the basic process is the same. So go nuts and whip up cheerful batches of this easy-to-make candy. The good news here is that you’re not scooping piping hot, sticky candy. Brittle is mixed and then poured out onto a flat surface until cool, then broken into pieces. Golden Buttery Peanut Brittle Recipe is from Land O Lakes butter. It makes just over two pounds of candy. 2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1 cup butter, cut into chunks 2 cups raw peanuts 1 teaspoon baking soda
1. Butter two 15x10x1-inch baking sheets and set aside. 2. Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-12 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a full boil. 3. Add the butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15-25 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 280 degrees or a small amount of candy dropped into ice water forms a hard but pliable strand. 4. Stir in the peanuts. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes or until the candy reaches the hard-crack stage. This is greater than 300 degrees on the candy thermometer or until a small amount of candy dropped into ice water forms a hard, brittle strand. You may hear a cracking sound from the candy when it’s dropped into the cold water. 5. Pour the mixture immediately into the prepared baking sheets. Spread it evenly to about ¼-inch in thickness. Cool completely.
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PEPPERMINTS There are few things more jolly and Christmas-y than a bundle of tasty peppermint candies. In more recent years, it seems like every flavor has shown up in the shape of a candy cane. Do we really need dill pickle candy canes? This recipe brings you back to the holidays of yore. It’s not colored, either, so it’s up to you to pick the colors for your minty candy treats. Peppermint candies and lollies can soothe a sore throat and tame a winter’s cold. And they’re just tasty. Remember to be very careful with this mound of minty molten sugar. Candy this hot can cause severe burns. Peppermint Hard Candy Recipe is from Taste of Home. 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup 1-1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6-8 drops of food coloring, optional 1. Line a 13x9 pan with foil. Grease the foil with a tablespoon
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without stirring, until a candy thermometer hits 300 degrees. You can also drop a small amount of the candy into ice water. If it’s ready, it’ll form a brittle thread and you may also hear a cracking sound. 4. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract and food coloring. You can divide the candy into batches and color each one differently, swirling them in the pan, or you can pour the candy into silicone molds. Just remember to hold your head back away from the pot when you add the extract; the smell can be pretty strong. 5. Break the candy into pieces or unmold it. Store in airtight containers. Tip: Dip stirring sticks into the candy and allow to dry on wax paper. Gift a bundle of the sticks to stir into a throat-soothing cup of tea. You can also use this recipe in your lollipop molds for a twist on the traditional recipe.
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The difference between brittle and pralines is a subtle one, but it comes down to two things: the lower cooking temperature and the addition of cream or milk to the recipe. Pralines can refer to many different kinds of candies. In Belgium, it’s a chocolate candy with a soft filling. In France, it’s a harder candy made with almonds. But here in the U.S., a praline is a creamy cross between brittle and fudge. French settlers brought their praline recipe to Louisiana in the 19th century. Cooks, usually free Black women, skipped the almond in favor of the more plentiful pecan. The women sold the candies on the street as a way to make extra money. Food historians say pralinieres would walk up and down the streets, singing songs about their homemade candy to bring in customers. In some parts
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Pralines Recipe is from the New Orleans School of Cooking. It makes 2550 pralines, depending on size. 1 1/2 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cup pecans (roasted optional) 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1. Lay wax paper over a towel, newspaper or a baking sheet. You can also use nonstick foil or parchment paper. Grease the paper with a thin layer of butter. 2. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stirring constantly, bring it to the soft ball stage, 238-240
degrees on a candy thermometer or when the candy forms a soft ball when dropped into ice water. 3. Remove the candy from the heat and keep stirring until the mixture thickens and turns creamy and cloudy. The pecans should be suspended in the mixture. 4. Spoon the candies out onto the buttered paper. Work quickly; the candy sets up fast. Let the candies cool and store in an airtight container. Tip: To roast your pecans, bake them on a sheet pan in a single layer at 275 degrees for 2025 minutes. The nuts should be slightly browned and fragrant.
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RECIPES FOR A BRUNCH BLAST There’s no holiday get-together like a brunch get-together. Whether it’s early in the season or a Christmas Day blowout for the family, here are some brunch recipes you can put a bow on. Shakshouka A flavorful poached egg dish is native to the Middle East. This recipe comes from PBS. 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped fine 2 large garlic cloves, chopped fine 8 tomatoes, Roma if fresh, or 2 14-oz. cans of chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway 2 teaspoons paprika, smoked paprika if you can find it 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 large eggs Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chopped onions in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic for 2 minutes, then add the spices and stir. 2. Chop the tomatoes and remove the seeds
or add the canned tomatoes. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened. Add water if it becomes too thick for the eggs to poach. 3. Carefully crack the eggs on top of the sauce, leaving a space between each one. Lid the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until the yolk reaches your desired stage. 4. Sprinkle the cooked eggs with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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