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Editors’ Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes: The Sweet

For the editors of Gourmet, Thanksgiving dinner at home wouldn’t be complete without these arresting desserts.
10.15.08
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Fennel with Orange and Sambuca

I love this side dish: a classic combination gone wild, playing spicy, sweet, sour, and savory notes all at once. (registration required)
November 2008
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Twelve Thanksgiving Pies

No matter how much turkey you’ve eaten, there’s always room for at least a sliver of pie—and these delicious options may have you going back for seconds.
10.09.08
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Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange

To the traditional orange-cranberry combination, we’ve added Mediterranean touches: dates for their sweetness and a splash of balsamic vinegar to balance the flavors.
November 2008
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Sweet-Potato Coconut Puree

Drawing her inspiration from the Caribbean, food editor Lillian Chou stirred lightly sweetened coconut milk into roasted sweet potatoes.
November 2008
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Prune, Cherry, and Apricot Frangipane Tart

When steeped overnight in a grappa syrup, dried fruits plump up with juices that infuse a moist, cakey almond filling in a golden crust.
November 2008
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Cranberry Tangerine Conserve

Throw everything in the pan, and voilà! Cranberry sauce. It’s just five ingredients simmering on the stove, but it tastes beguilingly complex.
November 2008
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Cider-Poached Apples with Candied Walnuts, Rum Cream, and Cider Syrup

We had to forgo apple pie for this quick menu, but this deconstructed take is just as satisfying and very sophisticated.
November 2008
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Seckel Pear Tart with Poire William Cream

Adorable Seckel pears are on display in this showpiece, but the essence of pear permeates the entire tart.
November 2008
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Banana Upside-Down Cake

Bananas, brown sugar, and rum have a natural affinity for each other, so it’s no surprise that they make a wonderful crown for this dessert.
November 2008
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