DAY Recipe

(Tarte aux Pommes a la Compote)

Makes 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS
for the pastry:

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

pinch salt

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, but into 7 pieces

about 1/2 cup chilled water

for the compote (may be made in advance):

2 pounds [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh black mission figs , quartered (about 5 figs)
1/4 cup port wine
12 ounces chilled brie cheese, de meaux
1/4 teaspoon tellicherry pepper , freshly ground
3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
18 slices baguette , thinly cut on the bias
fleur de sel

DIRECTIONS

Put the figs and wine in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until most of the Port has reduced (5 to 6 minutes). Remove from the heat and reserve.
Remove [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 (12ounce)package cranberries
3 cups red seedless grapes
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan over medium-high, bring cranberries, grapes, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until most of the cranberries have popped and grapes are falling apart, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from heat; add salt and stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature (compote will thicken [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
mint , for garnish
Blueberry Stuffing
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
rhubarb Compote
2 cups fresh rhubarb
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl.
Whisk in the salt, sugar, and flour. Set aside for 30 minutes.
Melt about 1/2-teaspoon butter in a nonstick 8 to 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
When it foams, pour or ladle in about 2 tablespoons of [...]

INGREDIENTS

5 oranges , peeled, sliced
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
4 whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick
mint sprigs (to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Place oranges in a shallow glass bowl.

Mix orange juice, brown sugar, orange liqueur, allspice and cinnamon in a small saucepan.

Heat to just boiling; pour over orange slices.

Refrigerate, covered or overnight for flavors to blend. Garnish with mint.