Showing posts with label DESSERTS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DESSERTS. Show all posts

22 October 2012

RAW CRANBERRY MOUSSE PUDDING


ingredients

3-4 ripe bananas
juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1 tsp agave syrup

directions

mash the bananas in a mixing bowl; add other ingredients and blend with a hand blender until creamy smooth. spoon the pudding into bowls and chill in a fridge for at least 1 h. you can top it with fresh cranberries, shredded coconut and nuts.




27 September 2012

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



ingredients

2-3 kg cored and quartered apples
1 cup water
1/4 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
juice of 1/2 lemon
cinnamon

directions

put all the ingredients into a large pot. cover and bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer covered, stirring occasionally for 30-40 min or until the apples are soft.
remove from heat and set aside uncovered to cool.
transfer the mixture to the food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
place in a clean pot and stir over low heat until heated throughout.
clean and sterilize the jars and lids with boiling water. keep them hot until used. fill the jars almost to the top and place upside down on its lid and allow to cool.

23 April 2012

SWEET CANDIED ORANGE PEEL


ingredients

orange peel from min 1 kg oranges
brown sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
water 
ginger root

directions

place the orange peel into a big bowl, cover with water and leave for min 12h (max 2 days). change the water at least once while soaking.
remove the white pith from the orange peel and cut it into small cubes (0.5 cm).
put it into a large pot and cover with water. bring to boil over a high heat. boil for 30 min or until the peel is soft. drain, rinse and drain again.
add sugar (enough to cover the peel and depending on your preferences) and some ginger root (quantity depends on your taste preference) cut into small cubes and lemon juice. bring to boil over a medium heat. keep stirring to dissolve sugar and reduce the heat. simmer for another 15 min.

leave until its cool. bring to boil and simmer for 15 min while stirring. the peel should be covered with the syrup, if needed add some sugar and lemon juice. 
leave it to cool and place into jars. 
store in a dry and cool place. once open keep in a fridge.
you can use it for backing or as a simple dessert accompanied with a good green tea. 

Enjoy