Unfold one pie crust and form dough into a 10×10″ square. Cut in half and place one piece into sandwich maker. Place 2 tablespoons of mixture in each triangular pocket. Top with the other half of the pie crust. Lower lid, latch and bake 5-7 minutes or until done. Drizzle with icing. Variations: Peach, apricot, […]
Pies
Lemon Pastry
In mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, lemon peel & salt. Cut in shortening or lard until pieces are the size of small peas. Mix water & lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1 Tbls. water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat until all is moistened. Form […]
Midori Pie
–FOR GARNISH– Whipped cream Melon balls or Kiwi slices In top of double boiler, combine egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar and gelatin. Beat slightly. Stir in Midori. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until soft peaks form. Gently fold together yolk mixture, egg […]
Berry Chocolate Pie
In medium e safe bowl, combine chhocolate chips and milk. Microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate inot baked pie crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Before serving, stir together strawberries and whipped topping in medium bow. […]
Moms Cranberry Pie
Grease a 10″ pie plate. Spread cranberries over bottom of the plate and sprinkle with 1/2 c of sugar and the chopped nuts. Beat eggs well; add 1 c sugar gradually and beat till thoroughly mixed. Add flour, melted margarine, and melted shortening (Crisco), beating well. Pour batter over cranberries and bake at 325F degrees […]
Breton Apple Tart
–BRETON DOUGH– 1 c Butter 1 c Sugar 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 tb Dark rum, optional 4 Egg yolks -VARIATION:BRETON WALNUT TART – -WALNUT FILLING- 2 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Light brown sugar 1/4 c Butter 1/3 c Honey 2 c Walnut pieces – coarsely chopped Try substituting firm-ripe peaches for the […]
French Apple Custard Tart
Heat oven to 425. Prepare pie crust according to pack directions for two crust pie using 10″ tart pan with removable bottom or 9″ pie pan. Place crust in bottom & sides of pan. Trim edges. Do not prick crust. Partially bake crust at 425 for 10 minutes. If crust puffs up, press back to […]
Basic Pie Crust
CUT THE BUTTER into tablespoon-size pieces. Put in a food processor and chop by pulsing the machine on and off about 6 times. Add the egg yolk, water and salt and process until the ingredients are mixed, about 5 seconds. The butter should still be in little pieces. Add the flour and process just until […]
Lime Pie
Separate eggs. In top of double boiler beat egg yolks until light colored and thick. Gradually add the sugar and lime juice. Heat 5 minutes over simmering water, stirring often. Set aside to cool. Whip cream and sugar in a chilled bowl.In a small bowl beat eggs at high speed until whites are stiff but […]
Pumpkin Gingersnap Pie
Beat half and half cream and pie filling in a large mixing bowl with a wire whisk for 1 minute.Let stand 5 minutes.Fold in topping and remaining ingredients;spoon into crust.Freeze until firm.Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to soften.Store leftovers in freezer.