Christmas Recipes  Merry Christmas Wishes
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B.Christmas Desserts:
1.Christmas Apple Pie: Ingredients:
 Graham cracker crust (you can make your own or use a pre-made one), 1 large egg white (slightly beaten).
5 Cups fresh peeled apples, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 Tablespoons whole wheat flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (we generally add a bit more).
c. 3/4 cups whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 stick melted butter (a bit over 1/3 cup). Method:
Brush egg white on crust, bake until light brown -- about 6 minutes (if store bought).Combine b mix well, spoon into crust. Mix c put on as the top of the pie in thin sheets.Bake at 375 farenheit for about 50 minutes.Cool for about 4 hours. *********************************************  2.Christmas Plum Pudding: Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter or margarine (at room temperature), 4 large egg whites, 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice, 3/4 cup raisins, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 1/3 cup candied cherries, halved, or currants or raisins, 1/3 cup chopped candied pineapple(currants, or raisins), 1/3 cup pecan halves, Brandied Cider Sauce.
For Brandied Cider Sauce:
3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice, 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons brandy, 1 teaspoon butter or margarine. Method:
Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart steamed pudding mold or casserole. In a medium-size bowl, stir together the flour, orange rind, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, and cloves.In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, cream the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy, scraping side of bowl often. Add the egg whites and beat well. Using a wooden spoon, stir in one-third of the flour mixture, then half of the apple cider. Repeat, then stir in the remaining flour mixture. Stir in the raisins, carrot, cherries, pineapple, and pecans.Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mold. Cover mold with foil; tie foil in place with string.Place mold on rack in a Dutch oven. Pour boiling water into the Dutch oven until the water is halfway up the side of the mold. Cook, covered, over low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Place mold upright on a wire rack and let stand for 10 minutes. Using a narrow metal spatula, loosen side of plum pudding from the mold, then invert the pudding onto a serving plate. Serve warm with Brandied Cider Sauce; top with vanilla ice cream if you like. (Or, cover and refrigerate the pudding--it will keep for 1 week. To reheat the pudding, steam as directed in step 4 for 1 hour or until heated through).
To Prepare Brandied Cider Sauce:
In a small saucepan, whisk together 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice, 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly. Cook for 2 minutes or until the mixture is thickened, whisking constantly. Stir in 2 tablespoons brandy or apple juice and 1 teaspoon butter or margarine. Makes about 3/4 cup. *********************************************  3.Christmas Fudge:
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/8 tsp salt, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup red candied cherries(chopped), 1/2 cup green candied cherries(chopped). Method
Spray an 8x8" baking dish with cooking spray. In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter, cream and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla, stirring until smooth and well combined. Stir in the cherries until evenly distributed. Spoon into baking dish and chill for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container. ********************************************* 4.Marshmallow Popcorn Christmas Tree: Ingredients:
12 c Popped popcorn, 1/2 c Margarine or butter, 3 c Mini marshmallows, 1/2 pk Lime flavored jello, Green food color, Candy pieces to decorate tree. Method
Spread popcorn evenly in jelly-roll pan or on waxed paper-lined counter.In medium saucepan, combine margarine and marshmallows; cook over medium heat until melted. Add jello; continue to cook until jello is dissolved. Add food color and mix well.Pour evenly over popcorn; stir quickly to coat.With dampened hands, shape popcorn into cone shape.Decorate tree with candy pieces. *********************************************  5.Christmas Holiday Rum Balls:
Ingredients:
3 1/2 c Vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 1/2 c Confectioners sugar(divided), 1 c Finely chopped pecans, 1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa, 1/3 c Fine chopped Maraschino cherries, 1/3 c Rum, 1/3 c Corn Syrup. Method
Mix wafer crumbs with 1 cup of the confectioners sugar, pecans and cocoa and cherries.Stir in rum and corn syrup.Shape into 1-inch balls.Roll balls on remaining sugar.Store in tightly covered container. Refrigerate. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen. *********************************************  Previous Next | |
