Ginger Glazed Strawberries Herbs Optional Food

GLAZED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminium foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• Wash the strawberries and dry them carefully.
• Prepare an ice bath by placing ice and cold water in a bowl large enough to hold your intended saucepan.
• Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Insert a candy thermometer.
• Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Continue to cook, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 300 F on the candy thermometer.
• During this process, which can take from 10 to 20 minutes, wipe down the sides of the saucepan occasionally with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystallization.
• Once the candy has reached 300 F, remove the pan from the heat immediately and immerse the bottom in the prepared ice bath to stop it from cooking any further. Do not let the ice water get into the pot.
• Once the candy has stopped cooking (look for the bubbles to stop rising from the bottom of the pan), remove the pan from the ice water. Now you can begin to dip your berries. Holding a strawberry by the stem, dip it until it is almost submerged in the candy. Be careful not to touch the liquid candy, as it is very hot and can cause painful burns.
• Remove the berry from the candy and allow the excess to drip off the end.
• Turn it a few times to ensure excess candy has dripped off, then place it on the prepared, oiled baking sheet.
• Quickly repeat with remaining berries until they are all coated in candy.
• Allow the candy to set at room temperature.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

GINGER GLAZED STRAWBERRIES (HERBS OPTIONAL)

Steps:

• Mix cornstarch with a bit of water to make a slurry.
• Place remaining ingredients into a pot over medium low heat stirring till sugar is dissolved.
• Remove herbs and discard.
• Add slurry and cook till thickened.
• Enjoy on top of whatever pleases you!

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Place the hulled and sliced strawberries in a large bowl.
• Stack the basil leaves on top of each other, roll them up into a bundle. Use a very sharp knife to create thin slices. When you pull them apart, they should look like tiny green ribbons.
• Gently combine the sliced basil with the strawberries with a rubber spatula.
• Divide into 4 dessert dishes.
• Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon of balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
• Can be enjoyed as is or as a topping on yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, crepes, angel food cake, etc... for detailed serving options, please refer to the article.

BROWN SUGAR GLAZE FOR HAM

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoons dry or prepared mustard, 1/8 tsp cinnamon and 3 tablespoons dry sherry (optional), 3 tablespoons vinegar and 3 tablespoons water.
• Mix well and spread on ham, before putting it into oven.

GINGER-CHAI GLAZED BUNDT CAKE

Steps:

• Set a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°.
• Prepare a bundt pan by brushing with melted butter and sprinkling with flour, tapping out the excess flour.
• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.
• Cream the butter and sugar till creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mix thoroughly, stop and scrape as you go to ensure even mixing.
• Add the flour mixture and chai alternately, beginning and ending with the flour in three parts and the chai in two parts. Mix thoroughly after each addition.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and bake for about 40 - 45 minutes, until the top springs back when pressed gently with a finger. Cool on a rack for about 20 - 30 minutes, depan and cool completely. (Place in freezer at this point to aid in glazing).
• To make the glaze, sift the powdered sugar with the spices and stir in the chai extract, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, to form a smooth, thick yet pourable glaze. It should be thick and ropy to cling to the cake. Set the cake on a rack over a plate and spoon the glaze in a circular fashion over the cake. Let it fall in place or smooth with an offset spatula, as you like. After a few minutes, spoon the dripped glaze from the plate back over the cake. Press the crystallized ginger onto the glaze as it sets, if using.