Apple Cake I

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Sift into a medium bowl… 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 “heaping” teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon In a large bowl, or stand mixer, mix together… 4 cups chopped apples 1/2 cup vegatable oil 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 2 eggs, slightly beaten Add flour mixture to apple mixture a bit at a time until all the flour is added. Do not over mix. ...

May 27, 2025 · 1 min

Jumbo Apple Muffins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat the edges, sides, bottoms, etc. of six 3-inch muffin cups (or use a large muffin pan) with cooking spray for baking. Sift into a medium bowl… 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice In the large bowl of a stand mixer, beat until light and fluffy… 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Beat in… ...

May 21, 2025 · 1 min

Pecan Pie Bars

Let 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9x13 with shortening (e.g., Crisco) or unsalted butter. In a stand mixer, beat (medium speed) the soften cookie dough with 1/2 cup all purpose flour. Press the dough evenly onto bottom and a bit up the sides of the prepared pan then bake for 20 minutes. While the dough bakes, beat 3 large eggs in bowl until light and fluffy. ...

May 14, 2025 · 1 min

Cranberry Pie

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the filling… 2 cups fresh or frozen craberries 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup chopped peacns Pour mixure into a buttered 10″ pie pan (Note: If you do not have a 10" pan, use a 9" and bake for about 8-10 minutes longer.) For the topping, place the following in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth… 3/4 cup butter softened 1 cup sugar Add and beat again until fluffy ...

May 11, 2025 · 1 min

Chocolate Pie

In a medium saucepan, whisk the following over medium to high heat… 1 2/3 cups water 3 tablespoons cornstarch 5 tablespoons cocoa In a separate bowl, beat… 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 3 egg yolks Add egg mixture to saucepan and stir constantly until thick. Remove from heat and add… 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Stir well and allow to cool (approximately 3-4 minutes). Then pour into a prepared 9" pie shell (store bought is fine, or try my version of Pie Crust). ...

June 18, 2014 · 1 min

Pie Crust

Simple! 1. Mix… 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil 6 tablespoons cold milk 2. Divide dough into 2 balls 3. Flatten each ball between 2 pieces of waxed paper 4. Roll with a rolling pin 5. Place in pie pan Makes 2 x 9" pie crusts

June 11, 2014 · 1 min

Frosting II

Combine the following in mixing bowl and beat for 10-12 minutes… 1/2 cup shortening 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened) 2 cups powered sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon milk 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg white

June 11, 2014 · 1 min

Frosting I

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick… 1/2 cup milk 4 1/2 teaspoons flour Add and beat for about 7-8 minutes… 1/2 cup white or brown sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla Optionally add 1/4 to 1/2 cup ground or chopped nuts.

June 11, 2014 · 1 min

Pumpkin Pie

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk… 2 large eggs 3/4 cup half and half 6 tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Add and continue to whisk… 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar 3 1/2 teaspoons flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt Pour into 9-inch deep-dish pie crust and bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes. Place in fridge for four hours or more. Serve with whip cream. ...

November 19, 2013 · 1 min

Pecan Pie

Preheat oven 375 degrees. Mix… 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) 4 tablespoons white sugar 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar Beat into mixture… beat well. 4 eggs Continue beating and add the following… 1 cup dark Karo Syrup 1 tablespoon real vanilla dash of salt Stir into mixture… 2 cups pecan halves 1/4 cup ground pecans Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool and serve with vanilla ice cream! ...

November 10, 2013 · 1 min