Amanda Frederickson's video: How to Make Homemade Peppermint Patties and Savory Apple and Onions Tartlets with Thermomix

Today I am partnering with Thermomix to bring you two AMAZING holiday recipes: homemade peppermint patties and savory apple and onion tartlets - perfect for an upcoming holiday party. If you are not familiar with Thermomix - it is like having your very own personal sous chef in the kitchen. I love it because it saves me a bunch of time so I can spend more time with friends and family this holiday season. And now, only through December 18th, you can pick one up for yourself or as the perfect holiday gift, along with my recipes and a bunch of other free gifts! Just follow the link for the special offer on this incredible kitchen helper. You’ll be making your own holiday treats in no time. http://bit.ly/2kekQzz **************************************** Savory Apple and Onion Tartlets 1 oz. olive oil 13.5 oz yellow onions, halved and quartered (from about 2 onions) Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 lb. tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/4” thick 1 tsp. sugar 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough, thawed 1 egg beaten with 2 Tbs. water 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme Flaky sea salt Place the oil and onions into mixing bowl. Chop 2 sec/speed 5. And cook without measuring cup 10 min/250°F./reverse/ speed 1. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and cook a further 10 min/250°F./reverse/ speed 1. Removed caramelized onions and keep warm. Place the apples, butter and sugar in the Into mixing bowl and cook 7 min/250°F/reverse/speed 1. Transfer apples to a bowl and set aside. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured countertop into an approximately 10” x 10” square. Cut the puffed pastry into 2” squares. Brush each square with egg wash. Top each square with a tablespoon of caramelized onions, followed by tablespoon of apple mixture. Top with blue cheese and thyme. . Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown. Serve warm with flaky sea salt. Makes 25 - 2” tartlets ***************************************************************** Peppermint Patties 20 oz. powdered sugar 1.6 oz. corn syrup 1.6 oz. water 1 oz. shortening 2 tsp. peppermint extract 1 lbs. semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped Crushed candy canes for garnish Add the powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, shortening, and peppermint extract in the Thermomix. Set 30 seconds/speed 4. Remove peppermint filling and form into a disk. Place the disk in between two pieces of parchment paper and roll the filling out until about ½” thick. Using a 2” cookie cutter, cut out circles of peppermint filling and set on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining peppermint filling, rerolling the dough as needed. Place in the refrigerator until ready to cover with chocolate. Place the chocolate in a clean mixing bowl and set the Thermomix 10 minutes/110°F./speed 1 to melt the chocolate. Pour the chocolate into a shallow bowl. Using a fork, dip the peppermint dough into the chocolate, then place peppermint patty on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with crushed candy cane and repeat with remaining peppermint dough. Once all the peppermint patties are made. Let cool at room temperature until hard. Happy Holidays!! ****************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE for more great recipes! http://bit.ly/2dZcaoZ **************************************************** ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: Amanda Frederickson is a professional cook and food stylist. She created this channel to share all of her favorite recipes and some tips and tricks on how to become a better home cook. Subscribe for new videos uploaded each week. SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://bit.ly/2dZcaoZ