Just a couple more thoughts about Christmas goodies.
Coconut Raspberry Tarts
2 eggs
3/4 c. Sugar
1 tsp. Cornstarch
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 c. Butter
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Almond extract
1 1/2 c. Coconut
Raspberry Jam
Beat eggs for about a min. Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Blend in melted butter, lemon juice, and almond extract. Fold in coconut. Put 1/2 tsp. raspberry jam into pastry shells. Fill about 2/3 with coconut mixture. Bake at 350F for about 30 mins.
Hot Cakes
4 c. Flour
4 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Baking soda
2 tsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
2 - 3 tbsp. Oil
5 eggs
1/2 litre buttermilk
Mix all but milk. Add buttermilk gradually. Fry in hot oiled skillet until bubbly on top. Flip and cook until brown. Serve
This recipe is also makes a good gift. Something different.
Maple Syrup
Boil 1 c. Water
Add
1 c. White sugar AND 1 C. Brown sugar
Add
½ tsp. Mapleine flavoring
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Pour into jar.
Dora Miner is a local cook and baker and writes a regular column for The Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer.