Versión en Español Homemade blueberry muffins are flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt mixed with oil, milk, vanilla, and an egg, folded with fresh blueberries, spooned into muffin cups a little over half full, and baked at 200°C (392°F) for 18 to 20 minutes. They take 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of baking, and make 6 muffins. An American classic made with fresh blueberries, which Chile grows in abundance. How to Make Blueberry…

Versión en Español Homemade candied orange peel is orange peel, pith included, blanched three times for 5 minutes each, cut into 5 mm strips, simmered for about 45 minutes in a syrup of equal weights of sugar and water cooked to the soft thread stage, 110 to 112°C (230 to 234°F), and dried on a rack for 2 to 3 days. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 90 minutes of cooking, and serves 8.…

Versión en Español Homemade carrot sponge cake is grated carrot blended with sunflower oil into a paste, mixed with eggs beaten with sugar, sifted flour, and baking powder, and baked in a greased 24 cm pan at 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of baking, and serves 6. A quick cake you can decorate as you like, in layers or with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or cream…

Versión en Español Homemade carrot jam is carrots boiled until tender, puréed, and cooked slowly with sugar, the zest of pica limes, and the juice of three of them for about 45 minutes, skimmed, and poured hot into sterilized jars. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 90 minutes of cooking, and serves 6. A simple way to give a new use to a vegetable available almost all year. How to Make Carrot Jam? The…

Versión en Español Homemade banana jam is sliced bananas tossed with lemon juice and cooked in a light syrup of sugar and water with a little vanilla, mashed as it simmers, for about 20 minutes until thick, then jarred. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A new way to enjoy one of our favorite fruits and to use bananas that are too ripe to eat fresh. How…

Versión en Español Oat and banana cookies are mashed ripe bananas mixed with instant oats and, if you like, raisins, chocolate chips, vanilla, and cinnamon, spooned onto a lined tray, shaped, and baked at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes until golden. They take 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking, and serve 4. A healthy snack for breakfast or Chilean once, combining the nutrition of oats with the natural sweetness of banana. How…

Versión en Español Homemade invert sugar is a syrup of sugar, water, and a little lemon juice heated to 100°C (212°F) so the acid splits the sucrose into glucose and fructose, cooled to 50°C (122°F), neutralized with baking soda, and jarred. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, and keeps up to 12 months in the fridge. An uncommon ingredient in home kitchens that keeps doughs moist, helps fermentation, and makes…

Versión en Español Homemade condensed milk is sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt dissolved in boiling water into a syrup, mixed with powdered milk, and blended until smooth and thick, then jarred and chilled. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A creamy, sweet milk for desserts, fruit, and coffee that you can make in the amount and thickness you need. How to Make Condensed Milk? It…

Versión en Español No bake lemon and condensed milk tart is a crust of crushed wine cookies and melted butter pressed into a 20 cm pan, filled with egg yolks beaten with condensed milk, lemon juice, and zest, folded with stiff egg whites, and chilled for at least 4 hours. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 4½ hours of chilling, and serves 6. A favorite for its easy method and fresh, delicious result. How…

Versión en Español No bake chocolate tart with flor de sal is a pressed crust of almonds, almond flour, cocoa, honey, coconut oil, and dark chocolate, filled with melted chocolate mixed with coconut cream, caramel, cocoa, vanilla, and flor de sal, chilled for at least 5 hours, and finished with a pinch of flor de sal. It takes about 6 hours including chilling and serves 6. A rich dessert with a special salty touch that…