Cranberry Mango Fool With Gingersnaps Recipes

SPARKLING CRANBERRY MANGO PUNCH

Steps:

• Mix cranberry-mango drink and grape juice in punch bowl.
• Just before serving, stir in sparkling water and apricots.

MANGO LIME FOOL WITH DATES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt to loosen it. In another medium bowl, beat the cream with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sugar until it thickens slightly (it should not be thick enough to hold peaks). Fold the whipped cream into the yogurt.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the mangoes, lime juice, and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Add more sugar to taste, if desired. Fold the mango puree into the yogurt and cream mixture until they are partially combined.
• Spoon the fool into 4 glasses and chill until ready to serve. Garnish with the dates and pistachios, if desired.

MANGO AND CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Using on/off turns, coarsely chop mangoes, cranberries and orange in processor. Transfer to medium bowl. Stir in sugar. Let relish stand at least 30 minutes before serving. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

CRANBERRY SCONES WITH CRANBERRY MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• FOR THE MANGO CHUTNEY: Combine all 14 ingredients in large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil on medium. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes until thickened. Remove and discard lemon peel. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Makes about 4 cups.
• FOR THE CRANBERRY SCONES: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Make a well in centre.
• Beat egg in small bowl until frothy. Add margarine and milk. Mix. Pour into well. Add cranberries. Stir until just moistened. Turn out onto well floured surface. Knead 8 to 10 times. Divide into 2 equal portions. Pat each into 6 inch circle. Arrange on greased baking sheet.
• TOPPING: Brush tops with milk. Sprinkle with sugar. Score each circle into 6 wedges. Bake in 425 oven for about 15 minutes until risen and lightly golden. Makes 12 scones.
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CHEF JOHN'S MANGO CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place diced mango into a saucepan and stir in lemon zest, orange zest, and ginger. Pour in lemon and orange juice and mix in cinnamon stick, star anise pod, garam masala, and salt. Pour in water and sugar; stir until sugar has dissolved.
• Place saucepan over medium heat, bring just to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until mango has softened and flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
• Pour cranberries into sauce, raise heat to medium, and cook until cranberries pop and begin to break down, about 10 minutes. Mash any unpopped berries.
• Turn off heat and drizzle 2 or 3 drops of ghost pepper hot sauce. Let cranberry sauce cool to room temperature and transfer to a serving bowl. Remove cinnamon stick and star anise pod before serving.

CRANBERRY FOOL

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, sugar and 1/3 cup WATER.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
• Puree this mixture in blender with liqueur.
• Put in metal bowl and set in ice water.
• Allow to stand, stirring occasionally, until cool.
• Beat cream until it holds soft peaks.
• Stir 1/4 into mixture and then fold in remaining.
• Spoon into 2 stemmed glasses and chill 20 minutes or freeze for 10.

CRANBERRY FOOLS

Steps:

• Put the cranberries in a pan with 150g of the sugar. Gently heat until the sugar begins to melt, then cover and cook for 5-10 mins until the berries are soft. Mash with a potato masher and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in 200ml of the cream and chill until cool.
• In a bowl, whip the remaining cream with the remaining 50g sugar until soft peaks form. Scrape onto the cranberry mixture and fold 1-2 times to very lightly marble. Spoon between 5 small bowls - the fool will marble more as you spoon into the dishes. Cover and chill for at least 2 hrs or up to 24 hrs.
• Froth the egg white with a fork. Put the extra 3 tbsp sugar on a small plate. Tip the extra cranberries for decoration into the egg white, then drop into the sugar. Shake the plate to roll and coat the berries. Repeat a few times, leaving the sugar to set for a couple of mins between each. Chill until ready to serve.
• To serve, top each fool with a few sugared cranberries and serve with Cinnamon shortbread (see 'Goes well with').

CRANBERRY MANGO BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until smooth. Thoroughly blend in mango puree, orange zest, and canola oil.
• In a separate medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Blend into the mango mixture. Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to a medium loaf pan.
• Bake 55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

CRANBERRY FOOL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange zest and allspice. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with orange peel and mint if desired.