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Scrumptious Apple Pie
By á-35689
This apple pie is a classic, from the scrumptious filling to the flaky pastry crust
- DOUBLE CRUST PASTRY:
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups peeled tart apples, thinly sliced (8-medium)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
No Bake Bourbon Pecan Truffles
By SAEB
From The Seitanic Chef Here is a recipe that is perfect for the season
- 2 1/2 cups roasted chopped pecans
- 1 cup crushed vegan graham crackers
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon (plus more for sipping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fancy toothpicks
Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce
By á-1590
This cake is deliciously spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and apples, making a delicious combination when paired with v...
- CAKE:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 large apples, cored and grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional- I leave them out)
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Homemade Cherry Pie Filling = The Best Cherry Pie!
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is the first time I've made a cherry pie, with homemade cherry pie filling
- CRUST:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur unbleached AP flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (2-sticks) unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- PIE FILLING:
- 5 to 6 cups sour cherries*, packed in water or individually quick frozen
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (I reduced this to 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca or 1/2 cup Pie Filling Enhancer** OR
- 7 1/2 teaspoons Clearjel***
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, optional (I always use this)
- INGREDIENT NOTES:
- I used 3 cans of Oregon Fruit Products Sour Cherries in water. For a deep-dish pan, use 4 cans.
- Pie Filling enhancer can be purchased through King Arthur Flour.com
- I use Clearjel for all of my fruit pies, which I order from King Arthur.com.
Pumpkin Cake Frosted with Cinnamon Cream Cheese
By Sneezweed
This pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy, yet dense and moist
- FROSTING:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cup canned (or fresh) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake
By sierra225
Love pumpkin? You'll love this pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust! Serve plain or with a dollop of real wh...
- 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs, about 32
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Classic Pumpkin Roll with Orange Cream Cheese Filling
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Libby's Pumpkin Roll is a classic recipe that will please anyone who loves pumpkin
- CAKE:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- FILLING:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure orange extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)
Easy Apple Cobbler
By á-46991
Apple cobbler is such a delicious treat, but usually a lot of work! Try this recipe for all the deliciousness with
- 3 large granny smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake
By jads8627
This Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake will be a big hit during the holidays
- 12 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 3/4 cups sugar
- Salt
- 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkins
- 6 larges eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Perfect Pumpkin Pie (King Arthur Flour)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from my trusted friends at King Arthur Flour
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups (or one 15-ounce can) pumpkin
- 1 1/4 cups light cream or evaporated milk
- CRUST:
- 1/2 batch Piecrust (I recommend the "Traditional American Pie Crust" recipe)
Pumpkin Pecan Swirl Cheesecake
By lorik
These flavors are wonderfully on top of a crust of toasted pecans that adds richness and deliciousness, it ties all...
- CRUST:
- 2 cups Fisher® Pecan Halves
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter (4-tablespoon)
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 5 (8-ounces) packages cream cheese (2.5 pounds)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup canned 100% pumpkin
- MAPLE GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup Grade A maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped Fisher® Pecan Halves
Caramel Apple Cookies
By Nicole S
These sweet cinnamon and apple cookies are perfect for Fall or Halloween parties or get togethers, but personally I
- 1 (16.5-ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup medium apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 24 caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 3 chopped pecans
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