Summer Entertaining
The Profile
The New Collection Of Classic Summer Desserts
A familiar selection of classic summer desserts need not be complicated to prepare from scratch & make wonderful offerings when parties & celebrations are planned. From traditional pies to fresh takes on fruit based family-friendly favorites such as peach cobbler, these sweet endings are ideal to serve with pulled pork, ribs, macaroni & cheese, potato salad & corn muffins to more festive summer entertaining menus. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be featuring detailed tutorials that teach you how to make some of your very favorite dessert recipes without using a box mix or shortcut in an effort to showcase just how easy & fast they are to pull off. Drop in daily & be prepared to put the ideas into action in your very own kitchen when special celebrations are in order. In the meantime, get inspired with these three intermediate level iconic desserts that are perfect for many seasonal gatherings.
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How To Create A Classic Collection Of Summer Desserts
Although I’ll be covering a range of dessert styles, fruit pies continue to be a crowd pleasing summer favorite. Planning & logistics are the key fundamentals to hosting fabulous spring parties & social gatherings. Seasonal desserts offer good taste when entertaining is in order & you certainly can’t go wrong with any of these favorites. Texture & flavor add interest to lovely parties.
The Technique
Knowing when & how far in advance seasonal classics can be prepared for gatherings will help ensure a smooth event. Follow these pointers for an organized execution that’s guaranteed to be a success.
No. 1
Apple Pie
Homemade double crust apple pie is the perfect way to celebrate summer. A sweet, tart mix of apple varieties along with a simple upper crust pastry design that salutes our great nation will have you star struck. No diamond in the rough here but a miniature cutter is used to create the Americana-style pattern in this Quilted Star All-American Apple Pie sure to spark fireworks at your backyard celebration. Two recipes of the Buttermilk-Cornmeal Pastry Dough are used to pull off this classic dessert with ease.
No. 2
Peach Pie
A slab pie is perfect for a number of casual outdoor socials. Chilton County has long been home to the best peach orchards around & in the state of Alabama, everyone knows the fruit they bear stars in some of the most stunning summer pies, cobblers & homemade jam. If you love pastry crust then Stars Fell On Alabama Peach Slab Pie is for you as there are three recipes of Buttermilk-Cornmeal Pastry Dough used to get the look. The simple ingredients stay true to the stars as the juicy peach flavor shines bright in this lovely creation. Preparing in a humble sheet pan makes it breezy to serve.
No. 3
Cherry Pie
The promise of homemade cherry pie will lure anyone over for a slice. When cherries are abundant the plump, sweet fruit is hard to resist. Queen Of Hearts Cherry Pie uses a blend of cherries, raspberries & strawberries to give the filling a bright red hue. Sometimes cherries can turn a deep shade of purple when baked so the berries pop in to deliver an attention grabbing red revel. In order to further maintain the lovely color, I prefer the clean look that cornstarch provides as opposed to flour or tapioca that can be found in other recipes.
The Tune
“Summertime” Billie Holiday
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