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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
Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw
By PBogho57
This Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner
- 1 cup Miracle Whip Dressing
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 package coleslaw blend, 16 ounces (cabbage slaw mix)
- 1 medium crisp apple such as Granny Smith, Braeburn or Fuji, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Pretty Yummy Fruit Salad by The Pioneer Woman
By á-23822
You’ll love this colorful, pretty fruit salad drizzled with a lovely orange-vanilla syrup that glosses it up and
- SYRUP:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Juice of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FRUIT SALAD:
- 2 pints blueberries
- 4 pints strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups red grapes, cut in half
- 2 cups green grapes, cut in half
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)
Roasted Turkey Gravy
By wing118677
Add tons of flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey with this simple and elegant gravy you can whip up in no time
- Roasting pan and its contents (turkey removed)
- 1 cup dry white wine or hard cider
- 2 cups (or up to 3 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Whole30 Homemade Ranch Mix
By á-15721
A delicious, homemade, healthy version of Ranch seasoning mix that is gluten free, Paleo, Whole30 and no dairy
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoon parsley
- 3 teaspoons dill weed
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons onion powder
- 4 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Herbed Quinoa & Red Rice Stuffing with Kale & Pine Nuts
By á-10847
Try this version of Gluten-Free Stuffing, made with quinoa and red rice stuffing mix
- 1 packet quinoa and red rice (included with mix)
- 3 1/4 cups water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Unsalted butter for baking dish, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale (about 8 ounces) stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 packet spices (included with mix)
- 1 packet dried cranberries (included with mix)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Zest 1 lemon
- 1 cup vegetable stock, warmed
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving (optional)
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
Pea Pesto
By GuidingVegan
Yum! Pesto made with peas, basil, garlic, walnuts and lemon juice
- 1 container basil
- 1 bunch parsley (small amount reserved to sprinkle on pasta)
- 1 bag petite green peas
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup vegan parm
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- Salt to taste
- Water to desired consistency
- Sundried tomatoes
- Spinach
Healthy Paleo Fudge
By nnlester
Easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, this no bake Healthy Paleo Fudge is so satisfying and tasty you w...
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 6 tablespoons (3-ounces) virgin coconut oil
- 1 pound medjool or deglet noor dates, pitted*
- 1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) cream or full fat coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, (40 g)
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