Desserts and Sweets
Recipe Type: Desserts and Sweets
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Continue ReadingJazz up ordinary vanilla ice cream with this easy-to-make compote! Tasting of late summer/early fall with sweet-and-tangy ripe plums, fragrant cinnamon, bright lime, and aromatic anise, this elevated spiced compote is a great way to dress up a dinner party. Ingredients: 1 lbs. Pittman & Davis Empress Plums, chopped ¼ c. light brown sugar ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground anise (or ½ tsp. anise seeds, lightly crushed) Zest of 1 lime 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Pinch fine sea salt Directions: Stir together the plums and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce…
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Pear Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingFew desserts capture the essence of fall quite like an upside-down cake, where caramelized fruit becomes the star of the show. This elegant pear upside-down cake transforms humble ingredients into something truly spectacular – tender, buttery cake topped with gorgeous fan-arranged pear slices that have been lovingly caramelized in rich amber sugar. The magic happens when you flip this beauty out of the pan, revealing glistening pears that look like they belong in a French patisserie window. Each slice offers the perfect balance of moist, vanilla-scented cake and jammy, caramelized pears with just a hint of cornmeal for texture. Whether…
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Continue ReadingPlanning on serving a decadent breakfast or brunch that fills the tummy with yummy goodness and kick starts the day with a bang? Well peach-stuffed oven French toast is the answer to your food desires. How to make Peach-Stuffed Oven French Toast Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready in: 35 mins Serves: 6 servings Ingredients ½ cup cream cheese (from 8-oz. tub) 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 12 slices cinnamon-raisin bread 2-3 Pittman & Davis’ Peaches, thinly sliced 3 eggs ¾ cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup maple-flavored syrup Directions Heat oven to 425ºF. Prepare 15x10x1-inch baking…
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Continue ReadingIntroduce a delightful twist to your snacking options with homemade candied grapefruit. This treat is favored for its luminous, glass-like appearance and the refreshing zing of citrus. Perfect for enjoying on a warm day or serving at gatherings, candied grapefruit peels offer a sweet, tangy taste that’s a joy to make and eat. Although the candying process is time-intensive, the result is a deliciously chewy delicacy that can be savored plain or dipped in chocolate. Ingredients: 12 fresh Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit 3 quarts of sugar 1 cup of salt Water, for boiling and soaking Optional: Chocolate,…
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Continue ReadingSave a couple of your delectable Honeybells to go into this knockout dessert! Perfect for teatime or with your afternoon coffee, our Honeybell Orange Chiffon Cake pairs the vibrant, sweet-and-tangy flavor of Pittman & Davis Honeybells or Pittman & Davis Golden Honeybells with the spicy warmth of ground cinnamon. Moist, flavorful and lightly sweet as well as delightfully citrusy, this delightful dessert is a delicious and beautiful way to brighten up a winter day. Perfect for when you have guests, you can dress up this gorgeous cake by adding curly ribbons of Honeybell peel or think slices of juicy Honeybell…
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Continue ReadingHoneybells are sweet-tangy oranges with fiery orange peel and distinct bell shape. They are almost as big as grapefruits and have more juice than flesh making them great for juicing and fresh eating. These oranges are hard to find and are only available for a limited time in selected areas. If you want to get your hands on these prized oranges then you should pre-order them online. It is quite unlikely that you will be able to find them easily in a grocery store stall. If you are one of the lucky few who got your hands on the prized…
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Navel Orange Tart Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingChocolate doesn’t have the market on decadent desserts…this dreamy, refreshing tart is a total indulgence! A wonderful holiday dessert, it’s easy to make and makes a great showing at dinner parties. Garnish it with shavings of dark chocolate for extra decadence! The fresh, vibrant flavor of Pittman & Davis Navel Oranges is the star of this rich tart. Be sure to juice the orange no more than half an hour before making the filling – Navel Orange juice is delicious, but because it contains limonin (an antioxidant) it sours fairly quickly and so should be used while fresh as possible.…
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Fresh Citrus Yogurt Bowl Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingOur farm-fresh citrus is the star of this delicious, refreshing and immune-strengthening winter breakfast! The bright flavors of our most popular winter citrus fruits make it a great (and healthy) way to start your day. You can find these citrus in our Classic Combo – Navels & Grapefruit. Ingredients: 1 c. Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit sections 1½ c. Pittman & Davis Navel Orange sections 2 c. plain nonfat Greek yogurt ½ c. granola 1 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. grated orange zest Directions: Stir together yogurt, honey and orange zest in a medium bowl until blended. Spoon mixture…
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Continue ReadingHere’s a nice change from lemon meringue pie! The honey-sweetness of the Pittman & Davis Golden Honeybells is set off beautifully by a hint or warming spiced-chocolate for a decadent dessert that’s light and refreshing. Ingredients: Filling: 4 egg yolks 12 oz. condensed milk, sweetened 4 oz. fresh-squeezed Pittman & Davis Golden Honeybells 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie shell or 4 (3-inch) pie shells Meringue: ½ c. egg whites 7 oz. granulated sugar 1 oz. cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice 1 pinch hot chili flakes Directions: Preheat oven to 325° Whip egg yolks until thickened.…
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Continue ReadingWait – don’t throw the peels of your Pittman & Davis premium citrus away when you’re preparing to eat the delectable fruit! There are lots of nutrition in the rind of most fruits, and it’s perfectly edible. Grated citrus peel adds zest to many recipes, but you can also turn the peels into a natural candy that’s all-delicious with no bitterness (the secret is to blanch the peels multiple times before sweetening them). They’re great on their own or dipped in melted dark chocolate for an elegant dessert chock full of health benefits. Ingredients: 1 Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™…