Posted on 12/22/2008 6:00:28 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
I punch vent holes in the top of mine, but if they are extra juicy, they boil over which isn't so good. Line the oven with foil. But we'd never have pie if I hadn't started doing it the "new" way.
I use a standard pie crust recipe for 2 double crust pies for a 9X11 baking dish and before I get all the ice water mixed in, I put the reserve an 8-oz cottage cheese container full for the top after I've added just a little water, then quit the water so it will be drier and more crumbly. Then I finish with water what's left in the bowl.
Except for pumpkin pie where I use an exact recipe, I always just guess now, so it's hard to explain how to do the filling when people ask me for recipes. Cherry I usually thicken with cornstarch (and sugar) on top of the stove first, also any berry pie. Apple, peach, fresh apricot and rhubarb, I stir the flour and sugar together and toss, then fill and add the topping, sometimes dot w/real butter, sometimes don't bother. I squirt it with cold water last so the sugar will stick better.
All those neat things people posted look so good! I usually just make that marshmallow creme/chocolate chip fudge. But somebody would have to mention eggnog. I'm just craving it this year. Swiss Valley I like the best around here. I hadn't been eating well and have gone through 4 cartons already, have two more in the fridge.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Good evening and Mele Kalikimaka, BIGLOOK!
Great pic!
Daughters of Iraq -- Kammraa, a Daughters of Iraq member, counts money she received from the Government of Iraq as her monthly salary for November in the New Baghdad District of eastern Baghdad, Dec. 18. Photo by Sgt. Jeremy Todd.
ISP’s are pesky little critters, for sure!
Life is good here thanks amom, and I hope for you as well. Thanks for the updates on Chris.
I hope you have a wonderful Holiday amom!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Cherry cream cheese cheesecake? The no-bake kind?
My mom makes that all the time! I’ve since grown to prefer a baked cheesecake, but I still have fond memories of Mom’s cheesecake.
Sausage balls (made with ham sausage and extra sharp cheddar) and buckeye candies (w/crunchy peanut butter and good chocolate).
As suggested by BigLook, a Christmas e-card for your enjoyment.
Spread it around!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
JJ
http://www.f22-raptor.com/media/ecard08/ecard08.html
From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops
Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Merry Christmas to you my! *HUGS*
I need that recipe for that blonde fudge, clicked on properties and it's peanut butter fudge! Looks yummy.
Some of those other treats sure bring back memories.
Crisco for sure!
Really enjoying reading about your pie-making, wonderful stories for us all!
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