We also add candied ginger, which lends peppery-­­spicy notes to complement the cranberries. ... 68 grams (½ cup) finely chopped crystallized ginger. Powdered sugar, ...

½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger. Powdered sugar, to serve (optional) Heat the oven to 375 degrees with a rack in the middle position.

But first, let’s make the basic sauce. In a medium-to-large pot, boil 1 cup of orange juice with 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon of fresh orange zest.

Whisk together 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract, and pinch kosher salt in a bowl. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. half-and-half . Makes 3/4 cup.

Fresh, young ginger is entirely different from what you can get at the grocery store. It’s lighter in color, an almost glowing yellow, and it’s incredibly tender where standard ginger Fresh ginger ...

A buckle is a fruit-studded cake with a buttery crumb topping; it’s a great breakfast treat, an excellent midday sweet alongside tea or coffee, or a casual, not-too-heavy after-dinner dessert.