Toffee Cranberry Crisps Food

APPLE, PEAR AND CRANBERRY CRISP WITH TOFFEE PECANS AND CINNAMON ICE CREAM

Steps:

• For the crisp topping: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated and brown sugars, oats, pecans and salt. Add the cubed cold butter and mix until crumbly.
• Chill until ready to use. Store leftover topping in the freezer.
• For the crisp filling: Peel the apples and pears, then dice into large pieces and put in a bowl. Toss in the orange and lemon zest and juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger. Add the cranberry sauce and toss until thoroughly combined
• For the toffee pecans: Combine the pecans, granulated sugar, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until caramelized and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Spread on a half-sheet pan and leave until cooled.
• For the cinnamon creme anglaise: Heat the cream, milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan until it boils. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 20 minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
• Reheat the cream mixture. Whisk together the egg yolks. Then slowly whisk the cream mixture into the egg yolks by the ladleful. Return the mixture to the pot and heat over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Strain the mixture and divide among six 2- to 4-ounce small ramekins.
• To assemble the crisp: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Grease six 6-ounce brulee dishes with butter. Spoon the crisp filling into the dishes and divide the crisp topping evenly to top them. Bake until the tops are golden and the edges are bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the depth of the dishes.
• Let cool until just warm, 20 to 30 minutes. Top with the toffee pecans and serve with the cinnamon creme anglaise.

CRANBERRY CRISPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries and walnuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

TOFFEE CRANBERRY CRISPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries, chocolate chips and toffee bits. , Shape into three 12-in. logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-TOFFEE-OATMEAL COOKIES WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Stir in flour and baking soda. Fold in oats, chocolate chips, toffee, and cranberries.
• Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough on the lined baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

TOFFEE CRANBERRY CRISPS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries, chocolate chips and toffee bits. Shape into three 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and cold butter. Pulse until a coarse mixture is formed, and no pieces are larger than a pea, about 12 1-second pulses. Add oats and toss to combine, pressing pieces together with fingertips. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• In a Dutch oven, combine cranberries with 3/4 c sugar, water, and, if using, crystallized ginger and wine. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, until cranberries break down and the sauce becomes jammy (20 minutes if cranberries are still frozen). Transfer cranberries to a bowl and set aside.
• Add the apples to the same hot Dutch oven. Add remaining 1/2 c sugar and dried cranberries. Stir over medium heat 5 minutes, until apples release their juices. Add tapioca and cooked cranberries to Dutch oven and stir well to combine. Pour mixture into 9x13" baking dish and spread out evenly. Place dish on a large rimmed baking sheet to catch any bubble-overs.
• Sprinkle topping evenly over the top of the fruit mixture. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 minutes, until the juices bubble at the edges and the topping is browned. Allow to cool 30 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP WITH WARM TOFFEE SAUCE

Steps:

• For toffee sauce: Measure water into a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan.
• Add sugar and butter; do not stir!
• Measure out whipping cream, set near the stove along with vanilla.
• Place saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Let bubble briskly for 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar begins to change colour. Swirl pan gently on the unit until the colour becomes deeply golden.
• Avert your face (as hot steam rapidly rises) and near the side of the pan, pour in whipping cream. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth.
• Remove pan from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool until lukewarm before pouring into a container; sauce thickens as it cools. (Once cooled, sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to a week.)
• Warm sauce in a small saucepan or briefly in the microwave before serving.
• For crisp, evenly spread fruit in a 9 x 13-inch (3-L) baking dish or pan.
• Stir brown sugar with flour and cinnamon; mix in oats. Pour in butter; stir until crumbs form and topping is evenly moistened.
• Spread over fruit and bake in preheated 350ºF (180ºC) oven 40 minutes, or until fruit is soft when tested with a skewer. Crisp is delicious warm or at room temperature.
• To serve, pour about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of toffee syrup onto each serving plate, cover with a portion of the crisp and drizzle a bit more sauce over top.