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Category: Desserts

  • Evan’s Cherry Pie filling

    Posted in: Pies & Pastries, Desserts By GeriAug 22, 2000 – 5:04 PM Better than canned, oh yes it is! 1 1/3 cups sugar4 tablespoons tapioca starch or quick-cooking tapioca1 tablespoon corn starch6 cups pitted Evans cherries1 tsp. lemon zest2 tablespoons butter or margarine In a large pot, place cherries, sugar, tapioca, cornstarch and lemonzest. Cook on…

  • Caramel Pie

    Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomNov 5, 2008 – 12:48 PM Filling 3 egg yolks1 cup brown sugar6 Tbsp. flour2 cups milk4 Tbsp. butter1 tsp. vanilla3 Tbsp. caramel syrup Caramel Syrup 1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup boiling waterTo make syrup, heat sugar in smooth dry skillet until golden brown, addboiling water, cook to cream, stir. Beat…

  • Turtles with home-made caramel

    Posted in: Desserts By GeriDec 2, 2018 – 9:39 AM The caramels are worth making just on their own. CARAMELS Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream5 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 vanilla bean pod, split and scraped or use an extra 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 cup golden,…

  • Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet

    Posted in: Desserts By GeriAug 28, 2016 – 5:49 PM Tangy lemon deliciousness 1 cup sugar1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1-1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel3 cups buttermilk1/8 tsp pectin* (like the dry Certo for jam making) Optional Stir sugar, lemon juice and peel in medium bowl (& pectin if using). Add buttermilk; stir until sugar dissolves. Chill…

  • Granny’s Never Fail Pie Crust

    Posted in: Desserts, Pies & Pastries By Agnes Reimer AKA GrannyAug 22, 2019 – 4:24 PM Granny made a LOT of this. 5 c. flour1 lb lard or 1/2 lard, 1/2 butter2 tsp salt MIX:1 egg, beaten3/4 c cold water2 tbsp brown sugar2 tbsp vinegar Combine flour, salt. Cut in lard (or grate) to size of small…

  • Butter Tarts, Deb’s New & Improved

    Posted in: Desserts, Pies & Pastries By DebNov 30, 2019 – 9:01 AM 24 tart shells1 cup raisins slow cooked in 1/4 c rum for half hour1 cup chopped pecans2/3 cup butter melted in large glass measuring cup2 cups brown sugar2 eggs4 tbsp heavy cream or can milkTsp vanilla Place tart shells on cookie sheet. Put a…

  • Wheels of Steel

    Posted in: Cookies, Bars, Etc. By DebNov 3, 2008 – 9:58 AM 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup peanut butter1 cup brown sugar1 egg beaten1 tsp vanilla3/4 cup flour1 cup oats or oatmeal1/4 cup wheat germ1/2 cup powdered milk (optional)1/4 tsp each: baking powder & soda3 tbsp liquid milk1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375º. Grease cookie…

  • Trina’s Chocolate and Peanut Butter Marbled Cookies

    Posted in: Cookies, Bars, Etc. By TrinaMar 5, 2000 – 3:14 PM Make them, you won’t regret it. Peanut Butter Dough:1 Egg3/4 Cup sugar1 Teaspoon vanilla1 Cup peanut butter1/4 Teaspoon salt1/4 Teaspoon baking soda2 Tablespoon all purpose flour2 Tablespoons milk Chocolate Dough:1 Egg1/2 Cup white sugar1/2 Cup brown sugar1 Teaspoon vanilla10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room…

  • Soft Molasses Cookies

    Posted in: Cookies, Bars, Etc. By MomNov 5, 2008 – 1:30 PM 3/4 cup butter1 cup brown sugar2 eggs1/4 cup molasses2 1/4 cups flour1/2 teaspoon cloves2 teaspoons soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon ginger Preheat oven to 375º. Cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and molasses. Mix all dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.…

  • Shortbread, Whipped

    Posted in: Cookies, Bars, Etc. By GeriMay 8, 2008 – 9:57 AM 1 c. butter1/2 tsp. vanilla1/2 c. icing sugar1/2 c. cornstarch1 1/2 c. flour In a food processor cream butter till fluffy, beat in sugar & vanilla. Gradually add cornstarch and flour – reserving 1/2 cup to blend in with spoon if mixture gets too…