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Classic candied apples with a glossy red sugar coating, optionally flavored with cinnamon and finished with chopped nuts.
About 1 pound; about 40 pieces These are like the little old-fashioned mint cushions that melt in your mouth.
18 kouign amanns A type of Breton pastry, a kouign amann is somewhat similar to a croissant, but sprinkled with sugar and shaped differently. During…
About sixty 1 ½-inch balls Without the characteristic hole, these are lighter in texture. If you dip the spoon into the frying oil before spooning up each…
About 1 ¼ pounds; about 80 pieces Butterscotch begins to solidify immediately after it’s cooked and may be scored or shaped before it cools. Work quickly…
Edible flowers, petals, or mint leaves are brushed with a thin egg-white paste, coated in sugar, and dried until crisp. The crystallized blossoms make an…
A classic French meringue made with egg whites and sugar, beaten to stiff peaks. It can be used to top pies or baked into crisp meringue shells or kisses.
A classic fondant made from sugar, water, and corn syrup, cooked to the soft-ball stage and kneaded until smooth. It can be used as a candy base or…
Divinity is a classic Southern candy made from whipped egg whites and a sugar syrup, studded with toasted pecans or walnuts. It is light and fluffy, with…
About 1 ½ pounds Though toffee is harder than taffy, it is still chewy and sticky—which is why a friend calls it “the dentist’s special.” Line a large…
4 servings This dish can be served for dessert or breakfast. If you find it more convenient, you may use a blowtorch to brûlé the cut grapefruit instead…
Thinly sliced beef sirloin is wrapped around bundles of green onions, seared, and glazed with a sweet-savory soy sauce. Served as bite-sized appetizers.
About twenty 4-inch pancakes Though not a must, an overnight rest takes these tangy, moist pancakes from really good to great. This batter also makes…
A collection of quick translucent sugar glazes for cakes and pastries, with variations using milk, citrus juice, or liqueur.
This thick syrup is made of sugar and just enough water to dissolve it and steam any stray crystals from the sides of the pan. It will set up firmly…
About 1 pound; about 3 cups Serve candied ginger as a confection, unadorned or with one half dipped in chocolate, or as an ingredient in other candies or…
One 9- or 10-inch crust plus topping The flavor of the filling should determine which cracker or cookie to crumble.
A baked meringue dessert made from French, Swiss, or Italian meringue, shaped into layers or shells and dried in a low oven until crisp.
About 1 ½ cups For a milder sauce, replace up to half the whiskey with water; for a very potent sauce, replace the water with whiskey.
A classic Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, lime, and sugar. Muddled and shaken, then served over crushed ice.
About ½ cup Also known as agrodolce, this sticky, tangy sauce is meant to be used in tiny amounts. It perfectly complements the flavors of rich meats like…
A homemade seasoned salt blend combining salt, sugar, paprika, mace, celery salt, nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, and dry mustard. Use as a seasoning…
About 1 pound This crisp, light candy is an architectural masterpiece of crunchy candy honeycombed with air bubbles. We have also made this candy with…
About forty-eight 3-inch cookies Store-bought puff pastry may also be used to make these shatteringly crisp cookies. Spices or flavorings, such as…
About 1 pound Rock candy looks like sparkling, sugary diamonds. This is an excellent candy-making project to do with children, and a good lesson on…
About 36 slices Sugar-glazed citrus slices are an old Mediterranean tradition. Half-moons or chunks of fresh pineapple may be treated the same way.
6 to 8 servings This soufflé tastes remarkably like a sugar cookie. You may use 2 vanilla beans in place of the vanilla extract. Gently heat the heavy…
A classic homemade taffy made with sugar, corn syrup, and butter, flavored with vanilla and optional oils. Pulled until firm and chewy, then cut into…
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 16 to 20 servings Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease a 13 × 9-inch glass baking pan.
A sweet pull-apart bread made with biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and baked with a sticky syrup. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
A versatile streusel topping for coffee cakes, muffins, pies, crumbles, or crisps. Made with sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon, with optional nuts and…
About ½ pound Praline is used not only as an ingredient in other confections, but also as a garnish for desserts. It is superb sprinkled over vanilla ice…
1 serving The classic Brazilian cocktail. Using whole pieces of lime with the peel adds a bitter complexity to this simple drink. To make a Caipiroska…
A caramel powder made from baked sugar, toasted almonds, and sea salt, perfect for coating doughnuts. This versatile topping adds a sweet, salty, and…
A crunchy sesame seed brittle made with caramelized sugar and corn syrup, studded with toasted sesame seeds.
One 8-inch cake; 8 to 10 servings This Joy classic can be baked with or without the almond topping. Either approach produces a beautifully tender cake…
Fluffy sourdough pancakes made with a fermented starter for a tangy flavor. Perfect for a leisurely breakfast.
These candied nuts are coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked until crunchy. Perfect for snacking or as a party appetizer.
A simple coconut glaze made with confectioners' sugar and coconut milk, perfect for doughnuts or other pastries.
A classic doughnut glaze made with confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk or water. Dip doughnuts for a sweet finish.
Pralines are a classic Southern candy made with sugar, butter, and pecans. This easy recipe yields creamy, nutty confections perfect for any occasion.
A classic Southern sweet tea, steeped with black tea bags and sweetened with sugar, served over ice. Perfect for hot summer days.
A classic homemade vanilla ice cream made with eggs, sugar, and milk. This rich and creamy treat is perfect for hot summer days.
A simple honey glaze made with confectioners' sugar, honey, and milk. Perfect for topping doughnuts or pastries.
This recipe guides you through making a sourdough starter from scratch using flour, sugar, yeast, and water. It requires 3 to 5 days of fermentation with…
These buttery, nutty crescent cookies are dusted with cinnamon sugar. They are a classic treat known by many names around the world.
Dried citrus wheels are a versatile decoration and garnish. Thinly slice oranges or other citrus, press out excess juice, and bake at low heat until dry…
Rich, buttery caramels with a hint of soy sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt. A sweet and salty treat perfect for gifting.
Crunchy caramelized walnuts perfect for topping salads, ice cream, or oatmeal.
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