Showing posts with label Tasting Table Test kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tasting Table Test kitchen. Show all posts

Monday, September 18, 2017

Pumpkin Spice Butter


Today I am going to introduce you to big fun, and I am talking BIG! I recently made my own Pumpkin Spice Butter, and it is to die for. No, I'm not talking about adding pumpkin spices to a softened stick of butter. I am talking about infusing cream with those spices and actually making butter.

It was fascinating to me to watch this come together, and I was well rewarded with a wonderful taste. Imagine having pumpkin spice in butter form, being able to spread it on toast in the morning, or
Pumpkin Crumb Muffins in the afternoon. The recipe is from Tasting Table, and I encourage you to try it. You'll enjoy watching the liquid separate from the fat, and turn this spice-infused cream into a delicious butter. Here's the recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Butter
Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
1/4 teaspoons ground clove
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

In a small saucepan, toasted the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, clove, and white pepper over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring to a light simmer, then remove from the heat and let cool completely. Store in a sealable container and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, place the cream in a food processor with the confectioners' sugar and salt. Spin the mixture until the fat turns into butter in the liquid separates. Transfer the mixture to a large piece of cheesecloth, and ring out any excess liquid.

Transfer the butter to a small condiment bowl and use immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Bourbon-Soaked Cherries


Cherries? I love 'em, but cherry season is all too brief to suit my liking. In order to preserve the season for as long as possible, I have preserved some cherries using Tasting Table's fabulous recipe for Bourbon-Soaked Cherries. Oh, my.  Step aside Cherries Jubilee! These luscious, flavorful, boozy cherries turn a scoop of ice cream into an elegant dessert.  You will never again feel at a loss when unwanted surprise guests knock at your door.  

Serving cocktails?  Toss one into a fruity drink. Even a glass of sparkling water can benefit from one of these. Have some extra time?  Pat them dry and dip them into melted chocolate for an over-the-top sweet surprise. Once prepared and stored in the fridge, there is nothing additional that you need to do but soak up the compliments and enjoy!

Bourbon-Soaked Cherries

1 cup bourbon
cup sugar
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 1-inch strip orange peel
1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ pound cherries, pitted

Combine the bourbon, sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a small saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.

Combine the bourbon mixture and the cherries in a 15-ounce sterilized container and seal. Allow the contents to cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for at least three days before using. The cherries will keep for up to 1 month.

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