Cranberry Meringue Bars

and a cranberry tart!

Nov 11, 2023

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Last year I waited far too long to deliver you cranberry content so this year I decided to get it out there well ahead of time =)

new on bbs

Cranberry Curd

You know my curd philosophy: whole eggs, lots of tart flavor and butter goes in last for a perfectly smooth texture.

new on bbs

Cranberry Curd Tart

Let’s take that magenta curd and bake it in an oatmeal cinnamon crust and top it with a cinnamon whipped cream. It’s got the warm flavors of winter in every bite.

nutty bars

Pistachio Cranberry Bars

Crumbly, buttery pistachio shortbread holds up a tart cranberry curd and a pistachio whipped cream.

more red things

Pomegranate Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie but give it a burst of fresh pomegranate juice.

reader review =)

Cranberry Blueberry Meringue Pie

“Made this between yesterday and today for a Thanksgiving celebration. The meringue is absolutely delightful. Hubby and I would eat it with a spoon. I could not find freeze dried blueberries anywhere local, and didn’t want to buy an expensive bag for two tbsps just for this recipe, so instead I used (gasp!) red food coloring. It came out a delightful pink. Some day when I’m near a Trader Joe’s I’ll probably stock up on blueberries, but until then, we are quite happy!” - Vanessa

Candied Pecan, Cranberry & Chocolate Cookies

Brown sugar & egg yolk cookie dough (so it’s going to be SO chewy) and some chocolate (chop up your favorite bar or use your favorite chip) and some spiced candied pecans and dried cranberries.

notes & reads

This is a crazy and ingenious way to diy an ice cream maker - Reddit. I’m just a bit put out that all the effort went into the churning method and then they basically went with a no churn recipe…
A gorgeous, perfect balance of sweet and tart, Cranberry Blueberry Pie from Everyday Pie. Kelli is also doing a pie series on her IG (how to make pie crust in a variety of ways, and answering tons of pie related questions on her stories) so follow her if you aren’t already!
On ‘the legacy of chai—and how Indians turned a tool of oppression into an enduring tradition’ - Epicurious
Preserving grapes and tradition in the West Bank - Eater.
TikTok is profiting off of dangerous food trends - Vox.
‘Long before colonists landed on the shores of New England, Native Americans harvested cranberries from peaty bogs and marshes… (they) also made the first cranberry sauce.’ - Smithsonian.
Although I’ve overloaded us this week, it’s likely not the last you’ll see of cranberries this year. What do we think of some cranberry stuffed cookies? Or some cranberry rolls? I’m thinking to do another cran week sometime in December =)
I promised you apple curd awhile ago but guys, it’s not happening. I made it 6-7 times and only once did it turn out just right. It’s a finicky one, turning out either too watery or the eggs are making it, err too eggy. It’ll be on the list for next year. 🤞
So far this fall season we’ve done pumpkin, apples, and cranberries. Next week we’re going crazy with the chocolate (choc pies!) and then the week of thanksgiving I’ll pop into your inboxes early with some last minute recipes & recommendations.

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