Brandy adds a festive touch to Holiday Dried Fruit Tart. The pastry uses toasted almonds for a delicious nutty flavor. Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 1 Hour Serves 8 Ingredients Toasted Almond Tart Shell (recipe follows) 1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes), halved 1 […]
Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Serves 9 Ingredients No-stick cooking spray 1/2 cup fat free milk 1/4 cup Dried Plum Purée (prune puree) (recipe follows) 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 […]
Prep Time 25 minutes Cook Time 1 Hour Serves 16 Ingredients Tart Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon cold water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling: 1/2 cup plus […]
Prep Time 40 minutes Cook Time 35-40 minutes Serves 12 Ingredients Crust: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 1/4 cups sliced almonds, toasted and ground 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 35 minutes Serves 12 Ingredients 1/2 cup (about 4 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel cheese), softened 3 tablespoons all-fruit raspberry spread 1 large egg 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) coarsely chopped pitted dried plums (prunes) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 package (19.8 ounces) fudge […]
These dried plum and nut-filled cookies are a must for the Jewish holiday of Purim, but they’re just as delicious all year round. Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Serves 10 Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 1 package (17 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed 25 to 30 pitted dried plums (prunes), each cut in half 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into bits Directions Heat oven to 425°F. Unfold pastry sheets; […]
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Serves 24 Ingredients No-stick cooking spray 1/2 cup Dried Plum Puree (prune puree) 3 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 […]
Prep Time 2 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound pitted dried plums (prunes) 2 cups port wine 2 cups water Directions In saucepan, bring dried plums, port and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve dried plums drizzled with […]
