Desserts and Sweets
Recipe Type: Desserts and Sweets
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Continue ReadingLooking for a wholesome snack? These slow-roasted pears provide a gluten-free alternative to crackers when served with cheese and are super-tasty besides! An easy and delicious way to use up extra pears, these make a great portable lunch snack as well. Ingredients: Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pears Ground cinnamon (optional) Maple syrup (optional) Directions: Pre-heat oven to 225° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice the unpeeled pears very thin lengthwise. Leave plain, toss with cinnamon or cinnamon sugar, or brush slices with maple syrup if desired. Bake pear slices in pre-heated oven 1½…
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Continue ReadingFall is coming, and fall fruit peared – er, that is, paired! – with sweet cinnamon is always a fragrant treat. So simple and yummy, these warm and buttery chopped pears are delicious when served with your favorite granola as a topping for vanilla ice cream. Use any type of pear, or substitute an Orchard Fresh Apple. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Pittman & Davis Pear (Bartlett, Comice, D’Anjou, etc.) 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ c. granola 2 scoops vanilla ice cream Directions: In a small sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat; add chopped pears. Cook until softened…
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Continue ReadingFresh, fragrant, summer-tasting nectarines shine in this moist, delicious cake. And because nectarine skins are so thin, you don’t even have to peel them first! Serve warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a delightful dessert. Ingredients: 4 Pittman & Davis Nectarines, sliced into 1½” thick wedges 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 1 c. buttermilk ½ c. unsalted butter, melted and divided 2 large eggs ½ c. brown sugar, packed Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350° In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a…
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Continue ReadingSpicy ginger adds a warming bite to sumptuous, sweet, juicy peaches in this rustic French tart. Top the warm slices with ice cream and whipped cream for a delightfully decadent dessert your family and guests will rave over! Ingredients: 1½ lbs. Pittman & Davis Peaches (any variety) cut into ¾-inch-thick wedges 1 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts, at room temperature All-purpose flour, for dusting ¼ c. packed light brown sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp.…
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Continue ReadingThis tropical rice pudding recipe is easy to make and irresistible! Inspired by a classic Thai dessert, Sticky Rice with Coconut and Mango is delicious warm or chilled. Sure to be a hit with the whole family! Ingredients: 2 Pittman & Davis Tropical Mangoes, cut into pieces and chilled 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 1½ c. Thai sweet rice 3 Tbsp. packed grated raw or brown sugar 1¼ tsp. kosher salt Toasted sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish Directions: Pour coconut milk into a large measuring cup or medium bowl. Fill empty can with water and add to coconut…
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Continue ReadingThis creamy, comforting dessert is easy to prepare and utterly delicious, incorporating summer sweet mangos for tropical flair. Adding a pinch of salt can up the overall sweetness. Ingredients: 2 c. water ¼ tsp. salt 1 c. uncooked long grain brown rice 1 Pittman & Davis Tropical Mango 1 c. milk (or vanilla soy milk) 2 Tbsp. sugar ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract Chopped peeled mango for garnish, optional Directions: In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender…
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Continue ReadingBacked with fresh cherry goodness, these tasty snack bars will keep you coming back for more! A quick and easy alternative to cherry pie, these Cherry Pie Crumb Bars feature a crunchy, buttery crumb topping and sweet, summer-tasting Bing Cherries. Serve as dessert with a scoop of ice cream or take them along in your lunch box! Ingredients: ½ c. unsalted butter melted , cooled to room temperature ½ c. granulated sugar 1½ c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 2 c. Pittman & Davis Bing Cherries, pitted and halved 1 Tbsp. cornstarch…
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Continue ReadingHere’s a special summer treat – even the name of this scrumptious pie sounds delectable! It smells delectable while it’s baking and is a sweet, summertime treat when it’s done. Serve warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream! Ingredients: 1⅓ c. butter, chilled 4¼ c. all-purpose flour, divided 1½ tsp. salt ½-¾ c. water, very cold 8 Pittman & Davis Sweet Peaches ½ c. firmly packed light brown sugar ⅓ c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp. salt 1½ tsp. butter, cut into pieces 1 large egg, beaten 1½ Tbsp. granulated sugar Directions: Cut 1⅓ cups butter…
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Continue ReadingIs there any summer cake so delicious as Pineapple Upside Down Cake? Lovely slices of tangy-sweet pineapple become caramelized and keep this cake moist and delectable long after it has cooled. Enjoy alone, with wonderful hot coffee, or add a slice of French vanilla ice cream! Ingredients: For the topping: ¼ c. butter, melted ½ c. brown sugar, tightly packed 10 Pittman & Davis Paradise Pineapple rings/slices, patted dry Maraschino cherries (optional) For the cake: ½ c. unsalted butter, softened ¾ c. sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ c. all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a lighter finish to a meal? This refreshing tart is just the thing! The bold orange taste is balanced nicely with the sweet, unique, red-berry flavor of the Cara Cara oranges for a pretty, flavorful springtime dessert. Ingredients: For the poppy seed crust: ¼ c. unsalted butter, softened ¼ tsp. fine sea salt ¼ c. sugar 1 c. all purpose flour 1 Tbsp. milk or water ⅓ cup poppy seeds For the orange curd: 3 large eggs 3 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue) ⅓ c. sugar ½ c. juice from 2 Pittman & Davis Cara Cara Oranges…