Category: Pies & Pastries


  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries By TrinaAug 13, 2009 – 11:29 AM If your peaches are larger than tennis balls, you will probably need 5 or 6; if they’re smaller, you will need 7 to 8. Cling and freestone peaches look identical; try to buy freestones, because the flesh will fall away from the pits easily.…

  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries, Desserts By DebMay 16, 2020 – 6:18 PM For the Crust/Topping:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup chopped, toasted pecans1 cup Butter, chilled For the Filling:4 cups chopped rhubarb1- 3 oz. pkg. strawberry jello*2- 8 oz. brick cream cheese (at room temperature)2 cups sugar (divided)2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla…

  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomNov 5, 2008 – 1:11 PM 1 baked pie shell1 quart ripe berries1 cup sugar 1 1/3 cups water3 Tbsp. cornstarch Cook 1 cup berries, 1cup sugar and 1 cup water for 5 minutes.    Add cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup water and cook till clear. Put 2 cups ripe berries…

  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomNov 5, 2015 – 12:58 PM Makes 2 pies 1 28oz. can pumpkin1 tsp. salt2 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. mace1 1/2 tsp. gingerdash of cloves1 1/2 cups brown sugar4 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup cream or evaporated milk1 1/2 cups milk, scalded or not 2 unbaked pie shells Mix all togetherBake 20…

  • Rhubarb Pie

    Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomOct 27, 2008 – 11:46 AM 4 cups chopped rhubarb1 1/4 cups sugar3 Tbsp. minute tapioca2 tsp. grated orange rind2 Tbsp. butter Put between crusts. Bake at 425 for 15 min., reduce to 350 and bake about 60 min.© Copyright 2023 by AgnesPicnicBench.com

  • Raisin Pie

    Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomOct 27, 2008 – 11:47 AM 1 cup brown sugar2 Tbsp. flour1 cup water1 cup raisins3 Tbsp. lemon juice1 Tbsp. butter Put above ingredients in a pot and cook until thick. For a thicker pie use 1 1/2 cups sugar, water and raisins and increase flour to 4 Tbsp. Put between crusts…

  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomNov 5, 2015 – 1:05 PM 1 baked pie shell5 Tbsp. flour2/3 cup sugar1/4 tsp salt1/3 cup cold milk2/3 cup hot milk2 egg yolks, beaten1 Tbsp. butter1 cup crushed pineapple, juice and pulp2 tsp. lemon juice Meringue2 egg whites2-3 Tbsp sugar Mix flour sugar, salt and milk, cook. Add egg…

  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries By DebFeb 28, 2000 – 1:51 PM Deb’s new adaptation of Mom’s old recipe 1 – 9″ baked pie shell cooled5 TBSP flour2/3 cup sugar1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup milk1 – 400ml can coconut milk (not lite)1 – 540ml can crushed pineapple drained reserving 1/4 cup juice3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut3 egg…

  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomNov 5, 2008 – 12:27 PM 5 cups flour1 lb. lard or crisco, well chilled2 tsp. salt1 egg, beaten3/4 cup cold water2 tbsp. vinegar2 tbsp. brown sugar Combine flour, lard and salt. Cut in fat till largest pieces are the size of small peas, this works well in a food…

  • Posted in: Pies & Pastries By GeriNov 22, 2007 – 11:01 AM Pastry2 cups cake-and-pastry flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup cold butter3 tablespoons cold shortening1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (or vinegar)3 tablespoons ice waterFilling1/2 cup raisins, pour 1/4 cup boiling water over them & soak 30 min.1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup golden corn syrup1/3 cup…