Pecan Pie Cake by Tona Haggermaker

Pecan Pie Cake

1 yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/2 cup melted butter (I use oleo)
1 1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 eggs
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1 to 2 cups chopped pecans

Mix cake mix,1 egg, and melted butter. Reserve 2/3 cup of this batter. Spread
the rest into a greased and floured 9x13 pan and bake at 325 degrees for 15
minutes, or until lightly browned. Mix reserved 2/3 cup batter, 3 eggs, corn
syrup, brown sugar, vanilla and pecans. Pour this filling on top of crust and
cook about 50 to 60 minutes at 325 degrees.
Tona Haggermaker
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Blueberry Pie

4 cups blueberries, rinse and drain

3/4 cup sugar

Juice of 1 lemon

1-2/3 cup flour

2 tsp sugar

Dash salt

1 cup vegetable shortening

4 Tbsp ice water
 
Sprinkle blueberries with sugar; squeeze lemon juice over top. Set aside.


Sift flour, sugar and salt into mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour. Gradually, add ice water, mixing with pastry blender. Chill dough. Divide dough into 2 parts. Roll half on floured board until thin enough to cover sides and bottom of 9" pie plate. Prick bottom with fork and bake bottom crust 10 minutes @ 400 degrees. This prevents berry juice from soaking through crust. Cool bottom crust about 10 minutes while rolling out remaining dough and cutting into strips.

Fill bottom shell with sweetened blueberries and place strips of dough across top for lattice effect. Use 1 or 2 long strips around edge of plate to seal crusts and bake no longer than 20 minutes @ 400 degrees. If desired, top crust may be rolled in 1 piece and used to make 2 crust pie. Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie
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Pie Pastry for one 9 inch pie

Filling:
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2 large eggs

2 cups (15 ounce can) pumpkin

1 cup whipping (heavy) cream

¼ cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon rum (or bourbon or brandy) or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon salt

Topping:
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons maple syrup

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup pecan halves

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare Classic Pie Pastry for one 9 inch single-crust pie. Line a 9 inch pie pan with the pastry.

Filling: 2.In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add pumpkin, whipping cream, maple syrup, rum or vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and salt, beat well to mix. Pour mixture in the pastry-lined pie pan.

Bake:
3.Partially bake for 40 minutes.

Topping: 4.In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon; stir to mix. Add pecan halves, stir to mix. Gently arrange pecan topping over the top of the pie.
Hint: Cover the edge of the crust with a 2 inch strip of aluminum foil to prevent the crust from over-browning.


5.Return to oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer until the topping is lightly browned and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Cool on a wire rack before cutting and serving. Cover and refrigerate within 2 hours.

Serving suggestion: Serve pie either when cooled to room temperature or still slightly warm. Serve plain or spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top.

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

4 chicken breasts, no skin, no bone,
2 cans cream of chicken soup, condensed -- (10.75 ounce) (I used 98% fat free)
1 onion -- finely diced
1 package refrigerated biscuits -- (10 ounce) torn into pieces

Place the chicken, soup, and onion in a crockpot, fill with enough water to cover. Cover the crockpot, and cook for 4 to 5 hours on High. Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. About 30 minutes before serving, place the biscuit dough in the crockpot. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

1 prepared chocolate cookie pie crust
1 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/2 cup sugar
4 -1/2 cups (12 ounce container) non-dairy whipped topping, divided
1 jar (11.75 ounces) Smucker's Hot Fudge Topping, divided

For the Drizzle:
2 tablespoons Smucker's Hot Fudge Topping

2 tablespoons Jif Peanut Butter

Remove lid, warm jar in microwave for approximately 30 seconds. Stir Topping. Do not overheat

In medium bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese and sugar. Gently fold in 3 cups whipped topping. Spoon mixture into prepared pie shell. Using spatula, smooth mixture to edges of pie.

Reserve 2 tablespoons Hot Fudge Topping and place remainder into microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Spread Hot Fudge Topping over pie to cover peanut butter layer. Refrigerate until serving time.

Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping (1-1/2 cups), over Hot Fudge layer, being careful not to mix the two layers.

Place reserved 2 tablespoons Hot Fudge Topping in a small baggie and knead for a few seconds. Cut tiny hole in corner of bag and drizzle over pie. Repeat with 2 tablespoons peanut butter, drizzling in opposite direction of Hot Fudge Topping.

Recipe reprinted by permission of Smucker's®.

Apple Pie

5-6 apples
3/4 cup sugar
3 tbs flour
dash of salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cups broken pecans
2- 9 inch pie crust

Peel, core, and chop apples. Toss with remaining ingredients and place in unbaked pie crust. Place pats of butter on top of apples. Place second crust on top, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 55 minutes in 375* oven

Banana-Coconut Cream Dessert

Banana-Coconut Cream Dessert

2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 3/4 cups milk
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 cups whipped cream
1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut


1. Heat oven to 375°F. Mix Bisquick mix and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly. Press in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
2. Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3. Make pudding mix as directed on package for pudding, using 1 3/4 cups milk; spread over crust. Top with banana slices. Spread whipped cream over top. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie
Source: Nestle® Carnation®

1 prepared 9-inch (9 ounces) graham cracker crust

1 1/4 cups (14-ounce can) Nestle Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/2 cup (about 3 medium limes) fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon grated lime peel

2 cups frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed

RECIPE METHOD

Beat sweetened condensed milk and lime juice in a small bowl until combined; stir in lime peel. Pour into crust; spread with whipped topping. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
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Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
2-1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour and salt; gradually add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
Pour into pastry shell. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie

Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
1 cup chopped nuts
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin (2 cups)
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine flour and sugars; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Reserving 1 cup crumb mixture, press remainder firmly on bottom and halfway up sides of greased 12x7-inch baking dish.
In large bowl, combine pumpkin, EAGLE BRAND®, eggs, cinnamon, allspice and salt; mix well. Pour into prepared dish. Top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 55 minutes or until golden. Cool. Serve with ice cream if desired. Store leftover covered in refrigerator.

APPLE PIE IN A JAR

APPLE PIE IN A JAR

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
4 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
10 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
7 quarts peeled, cored and sliced apples

DIRECTIONS
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stock pot. Fill pot with hot water. Sterilize 7 1-quart canning jars, 7 lids, and 7 rings by placing on rack, jars upright. Bring water to a boil. Boil 10 minutes. Remove with a holder and allow jars to air-dry. Save water for processing apples.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water in a large saucepan. Place over high heat and cook until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Tightly pack apples into sterilized jars. Slowly pour syrup over apples, covering them completely. Gently tap jars on countertop to allow air bubbles to rise. Screw lids on jars.
Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Add more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid doesn't move up or down at all). Sealed jars can be stored for up to a year

Cherry Pie Cups

Cherry Pie Cups

Easy and adorable! Bake individual little pies in muffin cups using Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust.

1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Remove crusts from pouches; unroll on work surface. With 3 1/2- or 4-inch round cutter, cut 6 rounds from each crust; discard scraps.
2. Fit rounds into 12 ungreased muffin cups, pressing in gently. Spoon about 2 tablespoons pie filling into each crust-lined cup.
3. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until edges are golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Strawberry Pie

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 pie shell (9 inches), baked
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Add milk, stirring until
smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Stir in small amount of
milk mixture into yolks, then return all to saucepan. Cook, stirring for 2
minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 20 minutes.
Pour into pie shell; chill several hours until firm. Whip cream and sugar; spread
half over pie filling. Arrange berries on cream. Dollop or pipe remaining cream
around edge of pie.

Peanut Butter Pie

Decadent Peanut Butter Pie
Source: Smucker's


1 prepared chocolate cookie pie crust
1 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/2 cup sugar
4 -1/2 cups (12 ounce container) non-dairy whipped topping, divided
1 jar (11.75 ounces) Smucker's Hot Fudge Topping, divided

For the Drizzle:
2 tablespoons Smucker's Hot Fudge Topping

2 tablespoons Jif Peanut Butter

Remove lid, warm jar in microwave for approximately 30 seconds. Stir Topping. Do not overheat

In medium bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese and sugar. Gently fold in 3 cups whipped topping. Spoon mixture into prepared pie shell. Using spatula, smooth mixture to edges of pie.

Reserve 2 tablespoons Hot Fudge Topping and place remainder into microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Spread Hot Fudge Topping over pie to cover peanut butter layer. Refrigerate until serving time.

Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping (1-1/2 cups), over Hot Fudge layer, being careful not to mix the two layers.

Place reserved 2 tablespoons Hot Fudge Topping in a small baggie and knead for a few seconds. Cut tiny hole in corner of bag and drizzle over pie. Repeat with 2 tablespoons peanut butter, drizzling in opposite direction of Hot Fudge Topping.

Recipe reprinted by permission of Smucker's

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie
Source: Pillsbury®

Filling:

1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
(6-oz.) pkg. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Topping:
2 tablespoons reserved semisweet chocolate chips
10 pecan halves
Whipped cream


RECIPE METHOD

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place pie crust in 9-inch pie pan as directed on package for one-crust filled pie.

In large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, margarine, vanilla and eggs; beat well. Reserve 2 tablespoons chocolate chips for topping. Stir in remaining chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups pecans. Spread evenly in pie crust-lined pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 to 65 minutes or until deep golden brown and filling is set. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Melt 2 tablespoons reserved chocolate chips in small saucepan over low heat. Dip each of 10 pecan halves in chocolate. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until chocolate is set. Garnish pie with whipped cream and chocolate-dipped pecans. Store in refrigerator.

Recipe reprinted by permission of Pillsbury®. All rights reserved

Maple-Walnut Pumpkin Pie

Crust
1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust (from 15-oz box), softened as directed on box
Filling
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Streusel
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
Topping
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Chopped walnuts, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. In large bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour into crust-lined pan. Bake 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, the chopped walnuts and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Sprinkle streusel over pie. Cover crust edge with 3-inch-wide strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Serve or refrigerate until serving time.
5. To serve, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons brown sugar with electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Serve pie with whipped cream; garnish with chopped walnuts. Store in refrigerator.