Citizen Kane: Hearst Castle Rich Biscuits w/ Pear Honey

adapted from recipes in Castle Fare: Authentic Recipes Served at Hearst Castle

Rich Biscuits

makes 12-14 biscuits

2 1/8 cups Bisquick

2 tablespoons sugar

2/3 cup heavy cream

Heat oven to 425*F. Stir ingredients until soft dough forms.

Turn out onto a well-floured board and knead gently about 10 times. Then roll out about 1/2-inch thick and cut biscuits (DON'T TWIST BISCUIT CUTTER!!!!). Place cut biscuits in pan and allow to stand about 5 minutes in a warm place.

NOTE: These aren't buttermilk biscuits and won't puff up. So don't expect them to.

Bake for about 10 minutes until tops are golden. Serve hot!

Pear Honey

makes 1 pint-sized Mason jar

1 1/2 cups sliced pears, peeled and cored (about 8 ounces)

1 1/4 cups sugar

1/3 cup (canned) crushed pineapple with juice

1/2 - 1 teaspoon minced ginger

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

4 teaspoons orange juice

2 teaspoons orange zest

As you core and peel pears, keep them in cold water until ready to use, then drain.

In a medium-sized saucepan, cook all ingredients at low simmer until pears are tender, turn translucent and mixture thickens, about 30-40 minutes (time will vary depending on ripeness of pears).

Carefully pour mixture into 1-pint Mason jar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate overnight before using (will keep up to a month in refrigerator).

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