NOTES: To avoid a white "bloom" on cooling chocolate, be careful not to overheat it. If you need to re-melt chocolate, add a little fresh chopped chocolate. About 1/2 the chocolate or candy coating will be left after dipping canes, but you need the volume to get a smooth finish. Use leftovers to make another simple confection: Dunk dried apricots into the extra and lay fruit on wax paper. Chill until firm. Package airtight; keep cool.
About 1 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate ...50 (2 1/2 inch long) peppermint candy canes or sticks...
At Napa Valley Chocolates in St. Helena, California, Candy Dreyer delights in creating special holiday sweets, often with a touch of humor that brings out the smiles. Favorites with her customers are these chocolate-dipped peppermint canes.
NOTES: To avoid a white "bloom" on cooling chocolate, be careful not to overheat it. If you need to re-melt chocolate, add a little fresh chopped chocolate. About 1/2 the chocolate or candy coating will be left after dipping canes, but you need the volume to get a smooth finish. Use leftovers to make another simple confection: Dunk dried apricots into the extra and lay fruit on wax paper. Chill until firm. Package airtight; keep cool.
Makes 50 coated canes
About 1 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate ...50 (2 1/2 inch long) peppermint candy canes or sticks...
Precipizi (Italian Chanukah Confection)
for each egg use: ...1 tablespoon plain flour ...1 tablespoon castor sugar ...1 tablespoon olive oil ...1 tablespoon liqueur of your choice...Honey...
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Fruitcakes in Candied Grapefruit Shells
Source: The Betty Furness Westinghouse Cook Book
Holiday fruit cake baked in candied grapefruit shells is a delightfully original gift. It packs easily and travels well.
12 grapefruits ...8 cups water ...8 cups granulated sugar ...2 cup corn syrup ...
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Apple-Walnut Jellies
This is like the delicious confection sold in the Pacific Northwest.
Makes about 64 small cubes
3 tablespoons Knox Gelatine ...3 cups apple juice or unsweetened apricot juice, divided ...1 1/3 cups granulated sugar ...2 tablespoons lemon juice...2 tablespoons juice, or more as needed ...3/4 cup cornstarch, divided...2 cups walnuts, chopped ...
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Ceciarchiata (Italian Chanukah Confection)
3 large eggs, slightly beaten ...2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour ...1 cup olive or vegetable oil ...1 cup honey ...1/2 cup toasted and coarsely chopped hazelnuts* ...2 teaspoons grated lemon peel ...1 teaspoon lemon juice ...
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Chocolate Candy Cane Stirrers
Yields 50 coated canes.
NOTES: To avoid a white "bloom" on cooling chocolate, be careful not to overheat it. If you need to re-melt chocolate, add a little fresh chopped chocolate. About 1/2 the chocolate or candy coating will be left after dipping canes, but you need the volume to get a smooth finish. Use leftovers to make another simple confection: Dunk dried apricots into the extra and lay fruit on wax paper. Chill until firm. Package airtight; keep cool.
About 1 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate ...50 (2 1/2 inch long) peppermint candy canes or sticks...
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Bonkers Bordeaux Fudge
(Original recipe. (c) 1997 T. Skaarup. May be copied without modification. All rights reserved.)
This recipe is a "Lunatic Fudge" variation of Opera Fudge (Bordeaux Fudge). This recipe is the backbone for all my non-chip based fudges.
1/4 cup butter or margarine (1/2 stick) ...2 1/2 cups granulated sugar ...2/3 cup evaporated milk (or small 5 ounce can) ...6-7 ounces Marshmallow Creme or Marshmallow Fluff ... (may substitute 2 cups of mini-marshmallows) ...1 cup nuts (optional; walnuts, almonds or pecans) ...1 teaspoon vanilla extract ...
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Napa Valley Chocolate Chocolate Candy Cane Stirrers
At Napa Valley Chocolates in St. Helena, California, Candy Dreyer delights in creating special holiday sweets, often with a touch of humor that brings out the smiles. Favorites with her customers are these chocolate-dipped peppermint canes.
NOTES: To avoid a white "bloom" on cooling chocolate, be careful not to overheat it. If you need to re-melt chocolate, add a little fresh chopped chocolate. About 1/2 the chocolate or candy coating will be left after dipping canes, but you need the volume to get a smooth finish. Use leftovers to make another simple confection: Dunk dried apricots into the extra and lay fruit on wax paper. Chill until firm. Package airtight; keep cool.
Makes 50 coated canes
About 1 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate ...50 (2 1/2 inch long) peppermint candy canes or sticks...
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White Chocolate Hazelnut Raspberry Cheesecake
1/3 cup whipping cream ...1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened ...4 large eggs ...Raspberry Grand-Marnier Sauce (recipe follows) ...1/3 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste ...25 vanilla wafers (1 cup crushed) ...4 ounces cream cheese, softened ...
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