Cranberry-Walnut Jelly Roll
- 1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- Unsalted butter, softened, for the baking sheet
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Cook the cranberries: Combine the cranberries, sugar and orange juice in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low; stir in the allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon stick and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
- Make the filling: Strain the cranberry mixture; set the berries aside.
- Return the liquid to the saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until syrupy, about 8 minutes.
- Discard the cinnamon stick, then puree half of the cranberries in a blender; transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in the rest of the cranberries and the reduced syrup.
- Spread the mixture in a large baking dish so it cools more quickly.
- Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 20 minutes.
- Make the batter: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Sift the flour, baking powder and cream of tartar into a bowl.
- Combine the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest and 1/3 cup water in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
- Beat on high speed until light and airy, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Gently fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula.
- Do not overmix: The batter will lose some volume, but small bubbles should remain.
- Bake the cake: Butter a 10-by-15-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper and butter the parchment.
- Add the batter.
- Slowly tilt the pan back and forth to evenly distribute the batter.
- Bake until the cake is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Unmold the cake: While the cake is still warm, place a slightly damp kitchen towel on top; lay a cutting board over the towel.
- Hold the cutting board and baking sheet together and flip over.
- Lift off the pan, then peel off the parchment.
- Let the cake cool slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the filling: Dollop the cooled filling over the cake and spread gently, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
- (Be careful not to tear the cake.)
- Sprinkle with the walnuts.
- Roll the cake: Position the cake with a shorter end facing you.
- Use the towel to tip the edge of the cake forward and gently roll it over, using the towel to guide it.
- Once you make one full roll, pull the towel away and gently squeeze the cake to make the roll compact.
- Continue rolling the cake, using the towel to guide it and gently squeezing as you go.
- Position the cake roll seam-side down and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Transfer to a platter and dust with confectioners' sugar.
- Slice and serve with whipped cream.
- Chill the cake seam-side down to prevent it from unrolling.
- Photograph by Christopher Testani
cranberries, sugar, orange juice, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, eggs, sugar, lemon, butter, walnuts, confectioners, cream
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/cranberry-walnut-jelly-roll.html (may not work)