Thanksgving pies

Sweet Potato,
Cherry Pie,
Pumpkin and Pecan! Thanksgiving Pies 2014 Done!

Peachy Peach Pie

This uncooked peach pie is so easy to prepare and so delicious. My husband love's this recipe!

 Recipe~
5 peaches
Crush two peaches and put in with half cup white sugar, 3 TBS cornstarch and half cup water.
Cook until thick.
Take off stove top and cool. Mix in 1/2 tsp almond flavoring and 2 TBS butter. Cool.
With the other 3 peaches slice and put into shell and cover with cooked peach mixture.
Chill until set in the refrigerator.
Serve with whipped cream.

Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan crumble topping

This is one of my husbands favorite pie!   The pie filling is delicious and the topping makes it even better!

Ingredients


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1/2 cup unsalted butter 

recipe for double crust pie
1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract 

1/4 tsp. salt 

1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1(5.33-ounce) evaporated milk 

For the topping:
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 tsp. salt
How to make it

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Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate

Roll out the pastry dough to fit into the pie pan.

In a bowl combine the sweet potatoes and 1/2 cup butter.

Add the sugar. flour, vanilla, 1/4 tsp salt, the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves mix well.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add evaporated milk and mix well.

Preheat the oven to 425*.

Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust.

Bake the pie ofr 20 min, then reduce the heat to 325* and continue baking for another 30 to 40 minutes.

The topping: While the pie is baking, place 2 tbsp butter and the brown sugar in a small skillet over low heat.

stir until butter is melted and and sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbling.

add pecans and 1/4 tsp salt.

continue to cook, stirring for 2 mins.

Pecan Pie and my new rolling pin

I usually only make Pecan pie for special times like Thanksgiving and Christmas . But today is a special day to me! #1 My husband is coming home after a business trip(only 2 nights away) but it seriously felt like 50. Why does the kid drama start when daddy is away. They must have a built in radar...let's give mom some extra stress in her life, she really needs it! WEll it wasn't that bad but any excuse to bake a pie is good enough for me!

Reason # 2 I got a really cool Paula Deen rolling pin. This baby is really cool and I had to test it out on my pie dough today. It really does make rolling simple. My dough just seemed extra smooth. I love my new rolling pin!

I found this flour while shopping and thought I would give it a try. It was 3.99 for the bag, so not to bad of a price. The flour was really silky and smooth, kind of like cake flour but a even nicer !

The recipe for the pie is the good ole Classic Karo Pecan pie recipe...

Karo is the secret to helping you create the perfect pecan pie. It adds a smooth texture and rich flavor - ensuring that this holiday favorite will have your friends and family begging for more.

Classic Pecan Pie

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 55 to 60 minutes Chill Time: 2 hours Yield: 8 servings

1 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) pecans 1 (9-inch) unbaked or frozen** deep-dish pie crust Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into pie crust.

Bake on center rack of oven for 60 to 70 minutes (see tips for doneness, below). Cool for 2 hours on wire rack before serving.

**To use prepared frozen pie crust: Place cookie sheet in oven and preheat oven as directed. Pour filling into frozen crust and bake on preheated cookie sheet.

RECIPE TIPS: Pie is done when center reaches 200°F. Tap center surface of pie lightly - it should spring back when done. For easy clean up, spray pie pan with cooking spray before placing pie crust in pan. If pie crust is overbrowning, cover edges with foil.

NUTRITION TIP: To reduce calories, substitute new Karo® Lite Syrup for the Karo® Light or Dark Corn Syrup.

High Altitude Adjustments: Reduce sugar to 2/3 cup and increase butter to 3 tablespoons. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.

A perfect day to bake a Apple Pie

Apples from my friends apple trees!

Rolling out the pie crust Rolling out another pie crust

Last week I picked a few baskets full of wonderful pie baking apples. Today I made the pie! I have probably made this recipe over 100 times. It is the best apple pie I have ever tasted! It was a perfect cool fall day to make a pie. I opened all the windows and the screen door so the neighbors could smell the sweet aroma! I may share!

Ingredients:

6 cup sliced peeled baking apples(5 to 6 medium)
2 tbs water
 1 tbs lemon juice
 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
 3 tbs flour
1 tsp cinnamon
 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
 1/8 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp salt
Pastry for double crust pie( 9 inches)
 Directions: In a saucepan, combine apples water and lemon juice; cook over medium-low heat just until the apples are tender.
 Remove from the heat and cool(do not drain)
In a large bowl, combine sugars,flour cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; add apples and toss to coat.
Place bottom pastry in pie plate; add apple mixture.
Cover with top pastry; seal and flute edges.
Cut slits in top crust.
 Bake at 450* for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350* bake 35-45 minutes or until golden brown