Raspberry Jam With Chambord Food

RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Toss the raspberries, sugar and lemon zest and juice in a medium saucepan to combine, then mash slightly to release some of the berry juice. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the raspberries to macerate and the sugar to dissolve. Meanwhile, place a small plate in the freezer to chill; this will be used to test the doneness of the jam.
• Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the jam becomes thick and syrupy, about 25 minutes. To test doneness, place a small amount of the jam onto the chilled plate and freeze for 2 minutes. Drag your finger or spoon through it. If the jam holds its shape and thickness, the jam is done; remove from the heat. If it's runny, continue to cook and test again in 5-minute increments. Once the jam has reached the right consistency, transfer to jars and cool completely before storing, covered tightly. Jam will keep in the refrigerator up to 6 months.

RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Use a very large pot.
• When the jam reaches a full rolling boil it will double in volume.
• Heat mashed berries until they reach a full rolling boil.
• Boil 2 minutes.
• Add sugar.
• Stir well.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Beat with rotary beater for 4 minutes
• Pour in sterilized jars and seal.

RASPBERRY JAM WITH CHAMBORD

Steps:

• Combine berries, sugar and lemon juice in a very large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Place pan over high heat, bring to a full boil and boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in pectin and liqueur. Ladle into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 5 minutes.

RASPBERRY CHAMBORD CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• CRUST: (About 7 ounces cookies will make 1-3/4 cup crumbs) Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 9" or 10" springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Process cookies in food processor until crumbs are the size of graham cracker crumbs.
• Mix crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Add 2 tbs. water and mix.
• Press crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely to room temperature
• FILLING: Puree thawed raspberries in food processor; strain out seeds.
• Place 2 tbs. cornstarch in small bowl; add 3 tbs. of raspberry puree and mix to make a slurry.
• Pour remaining raspberry puree in sauce pan on medium heat. Heat until boiling.
• With whisk, stir in the cornstarch slurry and bring sauce just to a boil, stirring until thickened. Set aside.
• In small bowl combine gelatin and cold water and let stand until gelatin is softened. Add boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and liquid is clear. Set aside.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar, 2 tbs. raspberry liqueur, and food coloring until well blended.
• Slowly add thickened raspberry puree and gelatin mixture and beat until very creamy.
• Pour into crust and refrigerate several hours (or overnight) until cake is completely firm.
• SAUCE: Microwave raspberry jelly just until softened. With whisk, blend in raspberry liqueur.
• Remove springform rim from pan and slice cheesecake into 12-16 slices. GARNISH: Place slice of cheesecake on plate, spoon a little raspberry sauce on top; drizzle a little chocolate over cheesecake getting some on plate to decorate.
• NOTE: For Strawberry Cheesecake- Frozen strawberries can be substituted for the frozen raspberries; fresh strawberries substituted for fresh raspberries.

CHAMBORD AND BRIE

Steps:

• Peel and chop apples. In saucepan, add all ingredients except Brie.
• Simmer and stir occasionally over medium heat until thickened and fruit is tender. Cool.
• Slice Brie through center, making two round disks. Spread the cooled filling between the layers.
• Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes. Remove and let set for 5 minutes.
• Drizzle with Chambord and serve with good quality crackers or crostinis.

RASPBERRIES AND CHAMBORD IN MERINGUE

Steps:

• RASPBERRY FILLING:.
• Combine raspberries, sugar, and Chambord and set aside.
• HOW TO MAKE MERINGUES:.
• Beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar, beat well. Add sugar, two tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Continue beating until glossy and very stiff peaks are formed.
• Using a spoon or pastry tube, shape meringue into nests on parchment-lined baking sheet. Make each nest about 2-1/2" wide and 1-1/2" high. With a spoon, make a well in center of each nest.
• Bake in low oven, 250ºF degrees for 50-60 minutes until meringues are firm and dry.
• Remove from paper and cool on wire racks.
• Fill with equal amounts of raspberry filling.
• Enjoy.