An integral part of the Holidays is sharing food with friends and family. Yesterday we kicked things off with savory recipes, so today we thought it would be fun to share recipes from friends that were both sweet and brought back memories of home. Enjoy.
Caramel Pretzel Turtles
submitted by @catango
Ingredients
• 50 pretzel nuggets
• 1 bag of caramels (10 oz.)
• 1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz.)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions:
Lay a sheet of waxed paper over a smooth surface. One by one, unwrap each caramel, reserving the wrapper. Place one caramel down on the waxed paper. Then, using the wrapper as a barrier between the candy and a rolling pin, roll the caramel out to a thin layer about 1/4″ thick, and about 1″ long. Wrap and smooth a layer of caramel around a pretzel nugget and set aside. Continue until all caramels have been used up.
Pour the semi-sweet chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Nuke chocolate chips for 40 seconds at medium-low heat. Stir chips. Repeat procedure until chocolate is smooth and evenly melted.
Lay out several sheets of wax paper. Using a wooden skewer, dip each nugget into the chocolate to coat, tapping off any excess chocolate. Place chocolate covered pretzels onto the wax paper, sprinkle with finely chopped almonds, and let dry until chocolate is no longer shiny, about three hours.
Cranberry Sauce with Crystallized Ginger
submitted by @polishphotog
Ingredients:
• 2 – 12 oz. bags of fresh cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups of Sugar
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of Orange Juice
• 1 tbsp. of grated orange peel
• 1 tsp. of ginger
• 1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) minced crystallized ginger
Directions:
Put first six ingredients in a heavy, medium to large saucepan. Bring to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Continue boiling until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally. [It might boil over at this point so keep an eye on it!] About 5 minutes. Let cool down then add crystallized ginger.
Can be made three days ahead and stored, covered, in refrigerator.
Cracker Nut Pie
submitted by @GeekMommy
Ingredients:
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 28 Ritz crackers (plain), ground or rolled
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup pecans
• 1 small tub Cool Whip – or Cool Whip Free
• Butterflavor Pam Cooking Spray (or regular)
Directions:
Beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar gradually. Beat like a meringue. Add vanilla and beat again until blended. Fold in Ritz cracker crumbs and nuts into egg meringue. Pour into 9 inch pie plate that has been sprayed with Pam or Butter-flavored Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool. Spread cool whip on top, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
The Rutland
submitted by @durjoy
Ingredients
• 4 oz. Absolut Pear Vodka
• 2 oz. Licor 43 (classic Spanish vanilla herbal liquor)
• 1-2 oz. Galliano (or other anise flavored liquor)
• the zest from orange (or any citrus fruit)
• bottle of decent cava or prosecco
Directions:
Pour Absolut Pear Vodka, Licor 43 and Galliano over cubed ice. Zest orange over the glass (to include the valuable oils) and then top with Cava. Orange slice to garnish.
Hope you enjoy trying these dishes out. If you have dishes that remind you of home and family that you would like to share OR if you want to share you variations on these dishes please do so by an sending email to angel (at) ultimatefoodie.com. From our family to yours, have a great Holidays!
