prepared food focus
Herbed Sweets
H
erbs and spices, longtime culinary staples, are proving their worth in the
dessert category, from the simplest sorbets to classic French tarts. And
what a difference these additions make. Fruit tarts are transformed with the
addition of herbs in custards, glazes and fillings, while herbal elements also
complement ice cream and sorbet's sweetness. Chocolate, in particular, benefits from the savory and spicy.
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Pictured here is a pear tart with sage custard and candied sage
leaves. Find inspiration from this recipe and two more from Joanna
Pruess at specialtyfood.com/onlinehighlights.
PHOTO: SASHA GITIN; FOOD STYLING: TAKAKO KUNIYUKI; PROPS STYLING: JULIA ERDMANN-MYERS
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