Buttery Pie Crust
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, diced and then chilled ¼ cup ice cold water, or as needed Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Use a pasty blender to cut in chilled, diced…
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Apple Pie by Mrs. Ople
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie ½ cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon vanilla ½ cup white sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon dash of nutmeg 8…
Frozen Eggnog Pumpkin Pie
20 gingersnaps, crushed (1-1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 pint eggnog ice cream, softened 1 cup cooked pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup whipping cream In a small bowl, combine gingersnap…
Classic French Berry Tart with Chocolate Shortbread Crust
2 pints fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or strawberries, or an assortment of berries 1/3 cup red currant jelly mixed with 1 teaspoon water, for glazing 1-1/2 cups Pastry Cream (see below) 1-9 inch pie shell made from Chocolate Shortbread Crust…
Butterscotch Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust
Crust 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1-1/4 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons ice-cold water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract wax paper parchment paper Filling 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2/3…
Corally’s Chocolate Pie
1 c. heavy cream 3 eggs 3/4 c. sugar 2 T. water 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled 1 T. vanilla 8 T. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and softened 1 9-inch pie crust, baked…
Elaine’s Blueberry Pie
3/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon cloves 4 cups fresh blueberries 9 inch double crust pie 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and spices together.…
Rustic Peach Pie
Crust: 1-1/4 cups flour 1 tablespoon buttermilk powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold butter 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water Filling: 4 to 5 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced OR 2 pounds frozen sliced…
Grandma’s Fresh Strawberry Pie
2 T. cornstarch 2 c. cold water 2/3 c. water 1 small package strawberry jello 1 quart strawberries, washed and sliced 1 pie crust, baked Mix together cornstarch, water, sugar and jello in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil…
Pecan Pie Crust
1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs 1/2 c. ground pecans 1/4 c. butter, softened Mix together all ingredients. (For best results, use a Cuisinart.) Press mixture firmly against bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate Bake at 375*F for…