The maple syrup and sugar give this plum crumble a warm, complex flavor. Grade B syrup is a darker, richer (and usually cheaper) syrup, but if you have grade A around, that'll work as well.
Bumbleberry is an old term meaning mixed berries. Blackberries, raspberries and strawberries are used here, but blueberries or boysenberries can be added or substituted. This recipe can easily be doubled.
Read more about this recipe in the Santa Monica Farmers' Market Cookbook.
Homely (not unattractive but a good old-fashioned usage) and friendly to serve warm or at room temperature. Heavy cream—unwhipped—or ice cream would be an extra treat.
This recipe is part of The Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.
Uncle Abe's Favorite Chocolate Cake
Uncle Abe's Favorite Chocolate Cake
This was first written up for Oprah magazine. The cake was devised by the brilliant cook who worked for us, Rachel Wellman. It used to be possible to buy very good powdered chocolate—not cocoa. Today, none of the kinds I have tried are good enough which means that regular chocolate must be grated.
This recipe is part of The Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.
Since the dough his hard to work with, if you want to double the recipe, you should make 2 6-inch pies.
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The Brown Betty is a classic dessert that requires minimum prep. Put it together, stick it in the oven, and you have a sweet ending to a meal.
This recipe is part of The Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.
This simple pudding can be made at the spur of the moment and makes a fine, light end to the meal.
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Easy Apple Tart With Bourbon Whipped Cream
Easy Apple Tart With Bourbon Whipped Cream
My forte has never been baking desserts, so I always look for easy recipes that I can pull together at the last minute. Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry is a staple in my freezer and makes an elegant tart crust with minimal work.
Read more about this recipe at Steamy Kitchen.
Mixing berries with fresh ginger and adding ground ginger snaps to the topping give this crumble a less traditional flavor. Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt (for breakfast).
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This cake is a lot like a scone, so it’s just a bit on the grainy side rather than having a typical cake-like texture. If you'd rather use a 9" springform pan, break the dough into just two parts.
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Mango, Blueberry And Ginger Salad
Mango, Blueberry And Ginger Salad
Sweet tropical mangoes, ripe but tamer blueberries, spicy ginger and tart lime juice are a match made in heaven. Have this versatile salad for lunch with cottage cheese, topped with whipped cream as dessert, or alongside roasted pork tenderloin.
In her Comfort Me With Apples, Ruth Reichl wrote about a fresh apricot pie that is simplicity itself. Put halved apricots in a pie shell and top with a rich streusel topping. We like to skip the pie crust and add sugary cherries to the apricots so that every bite is a burst of sweet-tart fruit.
