Lemony Acorn Slices Recipes

ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.

BEST LEMON SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
• Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
• Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

CANDIED LEMON SLICES

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut lemon into 12 paper-thin slices; discard seeds and ends of rind.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and add lemon slices; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Drain, and immediately plunge slices into ice-water bath. Drain.
• Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium skillet, swirling to dissolve sugar. When liquid is clear and bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low. Add lemon slices, arranging them in one layer with tongs. Simmer (do not let boil) until rinds are translucent, about 1 hour.
• Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Let stand until ready to serve. Lemon slices can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 day.

LEMON AND ALMOND SLICES

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl of boiling water; soak for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 8x10-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• Combine ground almonds and coconut sugar in a bowl. Add coconut oil and maple syrup; mix well until a dough is formed. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain cashews. Place in a blender with coconut cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, arrowroot starch, and honey; pulse until well combined and a thick cream is formed. Spread over the baked almond base.
• Bake in the oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes; chill in the refrigerator before slicing, about 4 hours.

LEMONY ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash the squash; cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane.
• Cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, discarding ends.
• Place slices in a large skillet.
• Add 1 cup water; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until or until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons water.
• Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; carefully add lemon juice (it will sizzle), butter, salt and pepper.
• Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts.
• Place, squash on a serving plate and top with syrup.

LEMONY ACORN SLICES

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in a large skillet. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and remaining water. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; carefully add the lemon juice, butter, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts. Place squash on a serving plate; top with syrup. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

LEMONY ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash squash. Cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds and membrane. Cut each half into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices in large skillet. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and put in serving bowl. In small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boil. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup turns golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, butter, salt and pepper. Stir until butter melts. Drizzle over squash slices.

LEMONY ORANGE SLICES

Steps:

• Slice oranges thinly & place in a serving dish.
• Whisk together lemon juice & honey & pour over oranges.
• Cover & chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

LEMONY SLICE-AND-BAKES

Steps:

• For cookies:
• Whisk flour and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla in a large bowl, occasionally scraping down sides, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks; beat just to blend. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture and beat, occasionally scraping down sides, just to blend. Divide dough in half; roll each half into a 10"-long log about 1 3/4" in diameter. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
• Arrange racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap 1 dough log. Using a sharp, lightly floured knife, cut log into 1/4"-thick rounds. Transfer to prepared sheets, spacing 1" apart.
• Bake until cookies are firm and golden brown around edges, 16-18 minutes. Let cool for 1 minute, then transfer to wire racks and let cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough log, using cooled baking sheets and new parchment paper.
• For icing:
• Whisk sugar and 2 tablespoons juice in a small bowl, adding more juice by 1/2-teaspoonfuls if too thick. Add coloring, if desired. Spread or drizzle icing over cookies. Decorate as desired. Let stand until icing sets, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

CANDIED LEMON SLICES FOR GARNISH

Steps:

• Using a mandoline or chef's knife, slice the lemons into rounds, as thin as possible.
• In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar has dissolved and mixture is simmering, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and place lemon slices in hot syrup; cover. Let slices rest in pan until cooled to room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer slices and syrup to an airtight container; refrigerate for at least 3 days. Slices will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 month.