I just got back from my trip a couple of hours
ago. I had an amazing time but I’m really exhausted. Still, since I had already
made this recipe next week, I thought I would better post it on the date we’re
supposed to, yes, I’m a freak. My trip was great but now I have to go back to
class I have a lot of things to do and I don’t want to…
Back to the
recipe, I had never made shortbread before since I always thought it would be
too sweet for me. It turns out it was sweet, really sweet but amazing too. I
have never seen or tried rhubarb in Spain and as I didn’t have time to look for
it I just used some apples and plums for the filling. I just put everything into
a saucepan and let it soften with water and a little sugar on it and then I mashed
it with a whisk. The only thing I would have added maybe would have been some
raspberries to add a little bitterness on it.
My dad said
it was one of the best things I had ever made, I’m not so sure about it but it
was really, really, really good. You can find the original recipe in the following blogs: eatdrinkmanwomandogscat and in 1smallkitchen. I’ll try
it sometime with rhubarb!!!
Acabo de volver de mi viaje hace unas horas. Me lo pasé
genial pero estoy muy cansada. Aún así, como hice esta receta la semana pasada
pensé que sería mejor postearla en el día que TWD dice (martes, claro), sí, soy
muy friki. Mi viaje fue genial pero ahora tengo que volver a clase, tengo
muchas cosas que hacer y no quiero…
Volviendo a la receta, nunca había hecho shortbread antes
porque siempre pensé que sería demasiado dulce para mí. Resulta que era dulce,
muy dulce pero increíble también. Nunca he probado el ruibarbo ni tampoco lo he
visto en España así que como no tenía tiempo de buscarlo simplemente utilicé
unas manzanas y ciruelas sin hueso para el relleno. Simplemente las puse en una olla con agua y
azúcar y las dejé pochar. La única cosa que habría añadido quizás hubiesen sido
algunas frambuesas para añadir un poco de amargo.
Mi padre dijo que es una de las mejores cosas que he
cocinado. No estoy muy segura de eso pero estaba realmente muy, muy, muy bueno.
Podéis encontrar la receta original en estos blogs:
eatdrinkmanwomandogscat y en 1smallkitchen . La probaré algún día con ruibarbo!!!
You made your father's day! How great!
ResponderEliminarYour apple and plums jam sounds delicious and together with your shortcakes it makes THE perfect dessert!
If you have the possibility to buy rhubarb once, you should try it, though: I love it (but it's my opinion.
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And now I let out my disappointment:
I've waited and stayed up until midnight to post the recipe and the LYL - But the LYL post on TWD'S blog does not exist (yet).
Have I missed it - or isn't really there?
What a pity!
Sorry for letting out my "frustration" here <3
Your father gave you a nice compliment!
ResponderEliminarYour cake looks so delicious. I love the close up photo showing the crumbly texture. Maybe one day you will get to try rhubarb. It really did taste quite nice in this recipe, although it did not have the bright pink color shown in the cookbook.
Mireia, you posted the wrong hosts for the recipes this week!
ResponderEliminarYour shortbread looks yummy though!
Apple and plum sound devine! Looks wonderful too.
ResponderEliminarLooks perfect, Mireia!
ResponderEliminarGreat photos! Apples and plum jam sounds delicious. I'm glad your dad enjoyed this so much!
ResponderEliminarI used a plum conserve.. but I like the sound of the apple and plum jam!! am really impressed at how you juggle your studies and this blog!! :)
ResponderEliminarYour apple and plum filling sounds devine!
ResponderEliminarWelcome back! I love shortbread and it goes so well with apple and plum. You're incredible they way you work, study and blog! xx
ResponderEliminarGood improvising on the filling. Glad your dad liked it.
ResponderEliminarlooks like you had fun putting this one together!! :) hope you enjoyed your trip! Where did you go?
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Your shortbread looks delicious! It is good to have family around to test these things on isn't it? :)
ResponderEliminarLooks great!
ResponderEliminarMe pasa también que cuando hay algo muy dulce no me provoca hacerlo, aunque me esposo muere por las cosas súper dulces, no sé cómo puede.
ResponderEliminarBuena opción la de las manzanas, aquí en Perú simplemente no existe el ruibarbo, lo he visto en fotos, pero nunca personalmente, así que ni idea de cómo sea el sabor.
This looks so good! I am glad you had a great trip and made it back safely!
ResponderEliminarYou are a busy gal, Mireia. Using the apples and plums, just softening them, was a great idea. Would this shortbread be good in the Fall with just an apple filling. Yes, this was a rich pastry and the next time I make it, I will try to cut some butter and sugar from it. May go easy on the confectioner's sugar also. Study hard but keep baking. It's fun to have you in this group.
ResponderEliminarYour shortbread looks like it has a flaky and tender texture. Yum!
ResponderEliminarIt looks great! My family also thought it was the best I've ever made :)! lucky us right?
ResponderEliminarThey look great Mireia! I totally missed baking the last 2 TWD recipes-- this one and the lemon loaf cake....I need some major catching up to do!
ResponderEliminarI love shortbread and this looks perfect, Mireia!
ResponderEliminarTengo ganitas de probar el ruibarbo... algún dia...
ResponderEliminarEntre tanto este shortbread se ve de lujo.
Besinos
Your shortbread looks absolutely lovely and so delicious! Love your photos!
ResponderEliminarGlad you tried it. Plain shortbread isn't as sweet and its easy and delicious. I liked reading your post!!
ResponderEliminarYour shortbread looks lovely & your filling sounds perfect (it sounds like your dad agreed). I hope you get a chance to try rhubarb someday - it's a nice tart flavor but when paired with something sweet, it's wonderful.
ResponderEliminarThanks for baking along this week!
Apples & plums sound like an amazing combo! I never buy plums, but I really should start...Your shortbread looks delicious & I'm glad you & your dad could share it!
ResponderEliminarlooks irresistably hearty & divine
ResponderEliminarTasty Appetite
Wonderful job - it looks bien rico!!! Que bueno que tu papa le gusto mucho. Me gusta tu traduccion de "freaky" -- no usamos aqui en Peru! Jeje!
ResponderEliminarHola Mieria! Muy lindo tu blog! Las recetas son muy ricos. Soy estudiante de Español, aprecio mucho las dos lenguas tienes aqui, puedo practicar mi espanol!Tengo ganas de probar esta receta de shortbread!
ResponderEliminarGlad you enjoyed your trip!
ResponderEliminarThis looks so super good, and an intriguing combination of ingredients. Yum!
It looks delicious! I've never loved rhubarb but I love apples and strawberries so I think I'd like your version :)
ResponderEliminarDelicious looking short bread. Good improv and compliments from your Dad, that is special.
ResponderEliminarGreat that you had a wonderful time in Germany :)
ResponderEliminarI haven't made shortbread too as I wasn't sure about it. Yours look very tempting.. may be I should give it a try!
This looks beautiful - that layer in between really makes this dessert something more :D
ResponderEliminarCheers
Choc Chip Uru
Nice idea to use apples and plums. It's sounding like this is good with just about any filling folks in the group have tried. Yours looks perfect.
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