Cinnamon Ice Cream

Cinnamon Ice Cream 1 cup white sugar1 ½ cups half-and-half cream2 eggs (beaten)1 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon In a saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the sugar and half-and-half. When the mixture begins to simmer,...

Lemon Sorbet

Lemon Sorbet 1 lemon’s peel (zested)1 cup water½ cup sugar½ cup lemon juice½ cup carbonated mineral water6 strips of lemon zest (for garnish) In a saucepan, stir together the diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium...

Cinnamon Butter Cookies

Cinnamon Butter Cookies 2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 pinch salt1 cup 2 sticks butter (softened)1 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl and set aside. Beat butter and...

Apple Crisp

APPLE CRISP FOR THE APPLE FILLING:2 T. all-purpose flour3 T. sugar (or less)2 tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. nutmeg8 c. peeled apples (sliced 1/2″ thick – I like Haralson apples, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp also work well)FOR THE TOPPING:3/4 c. all-purpose flour3/4 c....

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract½ teaspoon clear almond extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar (approximately 1 lb. sifted)2 tablespoons milk or water1 tablespoon meringue powder In a large...