GINGER SHORTCAKES WITH CRANBERRY-PEAR COMPOTE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

CAKES:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, minced
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp lemon zest, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg
1 Tbsp heavy cream
coarse sugar
COMPOTE:
2 1/2 cups Bosc pears, thinly sliced w/skins on
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups whole cranberries, divided
1/2 cup ginger ale
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Stir first 6 ingredients for the shortcakes together in a bolw. Cut in butter and shortening. 3. Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream and egg together. Fold into flour mixture just until moist but still lumpy. 4. Arrange 1/3 cup portions on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 Tbsp cream, sprinkle with sugar and bake until golden, 15-20 minutes; cool on rack. 5. Heat first 5 ingredients for compote in a saucepan over medium until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. 6. Add 2 cups cranberries and ginger ale. Cover and simmer until berries pop and sauce thickens, 10 minutes. 7. Stir in remaining cup of cranberries and corn syrup.

QueenMother Balance
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shortcakes turned out perfectly. They were so light and fluffy, and the ginger flavor was just right.


256cityhunterpro dj
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These shortcakes were a great way to use up some leftover cranberries and pears. They were delicious and everyone loved them.


Princebacon
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I'm not a big baker, but these shortcakes were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Wazeer Kumar
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These shortcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so delicious and impressive-looking.


Taylor Black
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries and pears.


Milan Tamu
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These shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


jaymie stevens
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these shortcakes. The compote was tart and flavorful, and the shortcakes were fluffy and delicious.


MD Najmul Maij
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These shortcakes were perfect for a summer party. They were light and refreshing, and the compote added a delicious pop of flavor.


Mumtaz Chouhan
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I would definitely make these shortcakes again, but I would add a little bit more sugar to the compote.


Nahib Mirza
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These shortcakes were a bit dry, but the compote helped to moisten them up.


Rawadcell Rawadcell
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I actually really enjoyed these shortcakes. The ginger flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Sultanat Oman
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These shortcakes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Sandra Vines
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The ginger flavor in these shortcakes was a bit too strong for my taste, but the cranberry-pear compote was delicious.


Cory'n Haywood
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These shortcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.


Yousaf Hanif
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I love the unique flavor combination of this dessert. The cranberry-pear compote is tart and refreshing, while the ginger shortcakes are warm and comforting.


Bernice Boakye
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shortcakes turned out perfectly. They were so light and fluffy, and the ginger flavor was just right.


Kofi Bill
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These ginger shortcakes were a delightful treat! The combination of the sweet and tangy cranberry-pear compote with the fluffy, ginger-infused shortcakes was simply heavenly.