Before pineapple took over, upside-down cakes were made with seasonal fruit, such as apples. We’re bringing back the upside-down apple cake and another simple but sophisticated dessert: fresh berry gratins with zabaglione.
Old-Fashioned Fruit Desserts
Season 10, Ep. 26
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- Taste TestVanilla ExtractIn the battle of pure versus imitation extracts, could we declare a winner?
- RecipeIndividual Fresh Berry GratinsBaking berries and custard into a gratin should yield firm but juicy fruit, a creamy topping, and a crisp crust—if the heat doesn’t ruin the plan.
- RecipeApple Upside-Down CakeEver since pineapple came to town, apple upside-down cake has been a bit player. A successful comeback would require a flavorful topping and just the right kind of cake.
- Equipment ReviewApple SlicersDo these contraptions make good on their promise to produce identical apple pieces?