This most definitely requires vanilla ice cream. The combination is glorious. I hope this looks as wonderful as it tastes. Plums are naturally high in pectin so I only used 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. This thickened almost to a jam. Plum Crumble with Pistachios and Cardamom Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 50 […]
Rhubarb
Spring rhubarb, the first “fruit” of the year from the garden. They might seem on the fibrous side when you’re cutting the stalks, but when rhubarb is cooked it melts into a soft custard that fully expresses itself when paired with sugar. Synonymous with strawberries, but don’t forget the other berries, especially raspberries. Ginger (fresh, […]
Rhubarb, Raspberry, and Grand Marnier Crisp
Who can wait? Certainly not me. Forget that giving-up-sugar thing, please. Rhubarb is at it’s peak season right now. No raspberries yet but I slipped some in from the health food store for color and taste.. Frozen will do. Saw a sign for pick-your-own strawberries up the road. Maybe I should haul myself over there […]