Ingredients : 2 sticks of butter, at room temperature 1 c. powdered sugar 1 c. honey 2 tsp. ground cinnamon Directions : Whip the butter so it’s nice and creamy. This is where the room temperature part makes things easier) Add the powdered sugar and mix it all in. Then add the honey and the cinnamon. Scrape the sides and whip it a little more. Store the heavenly concoction in the fridge or leave it out at room temperature. It’s going to spread much easier at room temperature, but it’s up to you! Serve on rolls, toast, bagels, sweet potatoes, etc.
Ingredients: ¾ cup water 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon table salt 1 (12-ounce) bag cranberries, picked through Instructions: Makes 2 1/4 cups The cooking time in this recipe is intended for fresh berries. If you’ve got frozen cranberries, do not defrost them before use; just pick through them and add about 2 minutes to the simmering time. Bring water, sugar, and salt to boil in medium nonreactive saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Stir in cranberries; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until saucy, slightly thickened, and about two-thirds of berries have popped open, about 5 minutes. Transfer to nonreactive bowl, cool to room temperature, and serve. (Can be covered and refrigerated up to 7 days; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)
Ingredients 1 medium red onion, about 5 ounces 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup rice vinegar, white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar Flavorings (optional): 1 small clove of garlic, halved 5 black peppercorns 5 allspice berries 3 small sprigs of thyme 1 small dried chili Equipment Kettle for boiling water Knife and cutting board Sieve or colander Clean jar or container Instructions Slice the onions: Start 2 or 3 cups of water on to boil in a kettle. Peel and thinly slice the onion into approximately 1/4-inch moons. Peel and cut the garlic clove in half. Dissolve the sugar and salt: In the container you will be using to store the onions, add the sugar, salt, vinegar, and flavorings. Stir to dissolve. Par-blanch the onions: Place the onions in the sieve and place the sieve in the sink. Slowly pour the boiling water over the onions and let them drain. Add the onions to the jar: Add the onions to the jar and stir gently to evenly distribute the flavorings Store: The onions will be ready in about 30 minutes, but are better after a few hours. Store in the refrigerator. They will keep for several weeks, but are best in the first week.
