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Cognac and Honey Pecan Pie

Another more-ish pie, this delightfully scrumptious Cognac and Honey Pecan Pie was our Thanksgiving dessert. Mum, Dad and I had second helpings; Jules had a third and fourth --thinner slices, of course, but still! That's how good it is, and you needn't have an occasion to bake it; it makes a wonderful mid-arvo treat! Happy Tuesday!

Ingredients (serves 6 to 8):

For the pastry

1 1/2 cup plain flour

2 heaped tablespoons caster sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

1/4 cup cold lard, cut into small cubes

¼ cup ice water

For the filling

2 cups pecan halves

½ cup unsalted butter

½ cup demerara sugar

¾ cup good, pure set honey

4 tablespoons good Cognac or Brandy

2 teaspoons Homemade Vanilla Extract

¼ teaspoon salt

the seeds of ½ plump vanilla bean

3 large eggs

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Give a good stir. Add butter and lard, and rub them into the flours with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add water until a soft ball forms. Flatten pastry, wrap tightly in cling film, and store in the refrigerator for at least half an hour.

Roll pastry out onto a lightly floured surface, adding more flour as you roll to roll it quite thinly. Fit pastry into a buttered 23cm/9″ pie tin or plate, letting it hang over the edges. Trim excess pastry, and crimp. Prick the base of the pie with a fork. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes, or in the refrigerator for half an hour.

Toast pecan halves in a frying pan over a high flame until fragrant. Remove from the heat; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, stir in demerara sugar, until dissolved. Remove from heat and pour mixture into a large bowl. Stir in honey, Cognac, Vanilla Extract, salt and vanilla seeds. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.

Sprinkle pecans in pie shell. Pour egg mixture over top. Bake in the middle of the oven, at 180°C/355°F, for 45 minutes to an hour, until crust is golden brown and filling is set. Remove from the oven and let pie cool at room temperature.

Serve Cognac and Honey Pecan Pie lukewarm, with whipped cream or crème fraîche.

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IceCream Recipe

This creamy and decadent Homemade Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Ice Cream combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. On a hot summer day, it's ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth.

[panicatthepoet]

You know, when goncharov chugged that bottle of pure vanilla extract, he really was predicting the future

[katesattic]

Ok, I might really want this.

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i go to work for one shift and you’re all goin bonkers 😂 WHAT HAPPENED?!

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How to Use Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean in Baking and Cooking!

Hey, vanilla lovers, are you excited to learn new ideas for using vanilla beans? Let’s get started!

You may be surprised to know that applying whole vanilla beans or seeds can give you the same aroma and taste that you get from vanilla extract or paste. In fact, the fragrance may be a little more! Using a whole Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean pod or its seeds is easy and really rewarding. Your baking treats and desserts will taste really different like never before!

Easy and Excellent Ideas to Use Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean

A whole Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean can give your dessert a more amazing flavor than vanilla extract and paste. And while mixing organically-farmed vanilla beans, you can ensure that your dish is free from any chemicals used in many vanilla products. 

Now, while using Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean pods in your cooking, you can have a rich flavor and aroma in dishes. Just prepare the pod in two steps for your recipes:

Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and split it in half

Scrape out the seeds from each half of the pod

Then, depending on which recipe you are making, you can use just the seeds, just vanilla bean pods, or both.  

Using vanilla seeds:

Using vanilla seeds is best for any dry application in your recipe. Also, it’s the best way to bring flavor to any dessert by whipping, blending, or mixing with other ingredients. Here are the sweet dishes where you can use vanilla seeds:

Whipped creams and batters

Frostings and icing

Cookie and cake mixes

Milkshakes and smoothies

Pastry and more

Using vanilla pods only:

Madagascar Bourbon vanilla pods are rich in flavor. So, you can use it in recipes to infuse in liquid or any dessert as tea leaves. Just wash the pods and remove the milk or cream from the beans. Then, dry them on low heat so you can make ground powder from them to reuse them in other desserts where you need vanilla flavor. 

You may need just one teaspoon or a little more to get the desired flavor in your dessert or baking treats. For example, while grinding new vanilla bean pods, half a teaspoon of powder can replace one teaspoon of extract. 

Using seeds and pods together:

Infusing the flavors of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean pods and the scraped seeds from its inside is ideal for preparing custards, creams, and sauces. You can add the pods and seeds to the mixture. Make sure the mix is cold. So, the flavor can infuse throughout the mixture evenly when you heat it after putting seeds and pods in it. The most common dishes you can make using vanilla pods and seeds:

Custards and ice-cream

Creams and infused milk, like creme caramels or Brulee

Hot chocolate

Pastry cream

In alcohol, while making vanilla extract

Where to Buy Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean

Look no further than Spice Land Wholesale to purchase top-quality grade A Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans! Visit spicelandwholesale.ca to order now!

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These delicate French macarons with fresh strawberry flavor are ideal for any special occasion.

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Homemade Oreo Cookies Ice Cream - Ice Cream Recipe

Homemade Oreo Cookies Ice Cream. This delicious homemade Oreo cookies ice cream combines the creamy texture of vanilla ice cream with the crunchy goodness of Oreo cookies. It's an ideal dessert for any occasion.

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Almond and Hazelnut Peach Cakes

These Almond and Hazelnut Peach Cakes are light and tasty, delicately nutty, and so versatile they make a nice afternoon treat or a lovely dessert. And they travel well too, should you which to bring on the road (or rail!) to your holiday destination! Happy Monday!

Ingredients (serves 3):

1/2 cup plain flour

1/4 cup ground almonds

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

a pinch of salt

4 tablespoons caster sugar

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon Homemade Vanilla Extract

1/4 cup hazelnut milk

1 tablespoon toasted hazelnut oil

2 halves Peaches in Syrup 

Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F.

Butter three individual tart tins or ramekins. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine plain flour, ground almonds, baking powder, salt and caster sugar. Give a good stir.

Dig a well in the middle of the dry ingredients, and break in the egg. Add Vanilla Extract and hazelnut milk, and stir energetically until just combined. Stir in hazelnut oil.

Divide batter between prepared tins.

Cut Peaches in Syrup into three "fans", and sit each on top of the batter in each tin.

Bake at 160°C/320°F, for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the cakes comes out clean.

Remove from the oven, and allow to cool completely before removing from the tins.

Serve Almond and Hazelnut Peach Cakes on their own, or with.

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Chocolate Balls Recipe - Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles

These Vegan Dark Chocolate Truffles are a rich and decadent treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. They're simple to make and perfect for sharing, with only a few simple ingredients.

[camdennelson]

Ice Cream Recipe - Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Whole Strawberries

This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Whole Strawberries is the ideal summer dessert. It's rich and creamy, with hints of fresh strawberry throughout. It's also simple to make at home with a few simple ingredients and an ice cream maker.

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Homemade Oreo Cookies Ice Cream Recipe

This delicious homemade Oreo cookies ice cream combines the creamy texture of vanilla ice cream with the crunchy goodness of Oreo cookies. It's an ideal dessert for any occasion.