Scandinavian Sweet Recipes

"Midsummer would not be Midsummer without strawberries, and this is a simple Swedish recipe to make, to celebrate Midsummer, wherever you may be! In Scandinavia, the summer solstice is a magical time. The lavender twilight lasts until 11 p.m. and the day breaks again at about 2 a.m.; above the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't sink below the horizon for..."

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Ingredients: cornflour, cornstarch...

"I just adore cardamom! If you enjoy it like I do give this a try! Depending on how sweet your apples are adjust the sugar. Cinnamon can be replaced for the cardamom."

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Ingredients: ground cardamom, fresh lemon juice...

"What an unusual use for this glorious summer fruit! A Danish recipe that I thoroughly enjoyed. Though the original recipe called for vanilla, I found that the lemon zest did more to perk up the flavor of the berries. Cooking time does not include cooling time."

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Ingredients: cornstarch, lemon zest...

"Found this on-line requested by a fellow Zarrie needed for my Lekvar (LEHK-vahr) Kugel recipe #53841( I was able to find it canned. A thick, soft spread made of fruit (usually prunes or apricots) cooked with sugar. This Hungarian specialty is used to fill a variety of pastries and cookies. Lekvar can be purchased in cans or jars in most supermarkets."

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Ingredients: lemon juice, lemon rind...

"Ann Sathers Restaurant is a Chicago institution that is famous for wonderful Scandinavian dishes and their cinnamon rolls. This is the recipe for the rolls....there is nothing more comforting than a cold, snowy Sunday morning and these rolls baking in the oven."

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Ingredients: warm water, milk...

"I'm posting this for ZWT III. I found this gem on Allrecipes.com. It was submitted by in da wings who states: "My Norwegian grandmother made this for us as a treat, and it continues to be a favorite my mother makes for my kids. Very easy and versatile. Serve rolled like a crepe with syrup or jam. Can also be a dessert stuffed with a sweetened..."

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Ingredients: eggs, milk, salt...

"From Aebleskiver and More - A Sampling of Danish Recipes by Lisa Steen Riggs. Number of servings is a guesstimate."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cornstarch...

"A flavoursome Danish apple pudding with hazelnuts, honey and lemon. This dessert can be made well ahead of serving time as it is served chilled. Hazelnuts although high in fat contain mostly monosaturated fat which helps to lower levels of blood cholesterol in the body. I found this recipe on an International Masters '1001 recipes for pan or wok'..."

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Ingredients: clear honey, cooking apples...

"This doesn't have the typical pie crusts that Americans are used to. Instead, it is more like a coffee cake or cobbler. The batter is mixed with the apples and the whole mixture is baked in a pie plate. Much easier than a traditional crusted pie, and a nice change of pace with a delicious topping."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cardamom...

"These famous Norwegian Potato Pancakes are more like flatbreads; they are traditionally eaten with butter and cream as a dessert, or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar as an accompaniment to coffee. I think these would be wonderful eaten with fried bacon and mushrooms, for a delicious brunch and breakfast idea. The Norwegians will also eat these with local..."

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Ingredients: fat, rye flour, salt...

"Published for the ZWT III. This recipe is for the delicious spiced caked, traditionally baked in Sweden. Very simple to make..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves...