Tag Archives: Pie

Rustic Peach Tart

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Sandy

So what could my mom do with her canned peaches? Everything or nothing, they were always great.  This tart is equally good with tart apples, pears, plums, or berries, apricots or yes – peaches.  Even combining fruits would be great.   The … Continue reading →

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Ruthie’s Lemon Pie

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Sandy

At Christmas this year, my sister-in-law, Carol made the pies.  She has shared her mom’s Lemon Cream Pie recipe.  “My mom’s pie had meringue on top made from the whites of the 3 egg yolks.  Many recipes today suggest whipped … Continue reading →

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Italian Lemon Meringue

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Sandy

This Lemon Meringue pie reminds me of a Lemon Chiffon, beautiful creamy lemon yellow. Yum. Easy in the sense you mix and  bake the lemon chiffon in the pie shell instead of the stovetop method used for Southern Style Lemon … Continue reading →

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Southern Style Lemon Meringue Pie – My Dad’s favorite!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Sandy

Depending upon how tart you like your lemon pie to be, choose the appropriate lemons. Meyers Lemons are sweeter as they are hybrid lemon mixed with a mandarine orange.  Whereas the standard lemon is much tarter – which I like!  … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Sandy

Well, we are planning for Christmas Eve dinner and this pie is on the menu.  If you don’t have something chocolately, most will feel something is missing. So, this is going to be our Chocolate fix.  So exciting!  4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 … Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan Pie

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

Pecan Pie – 4 eggs lightly beaten 1  cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tablespoons melted butter 2 Tablespoons Bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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Artesian Apple Pie

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

I love pie.  Spice apple pie. Pie al mode.  Pie with cinnamon and spice that leaves a trail throughout the house. During thanksgiving, I am usually out of pie pans, and so this artesian pie you can make with out … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Green Tomato Pie

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Sandy

Servings: 1 Pie Ingredients • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 teaspoons lemon zest • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 3 tablespoons butter • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato and Apple Pie

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Sandy

 Definately inspired by my mother and her garden.  I loved fried green tomatoes as a child and when Mom would make a Green Tomato Pie, wow!  How did she do that.   This is the perfect combination for me.  Tart Granny … Continue reading →

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Pear Crostata with Figs and Honey

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Sandy

Pears.  Pears and cardamom.  Have you discovered this amazing taste mixture?   I make a Pear Cardamom Butter and it flies off the pantry shelf. Never any left after a week.  Dennis will eat it on his pork, pour some on … Continue reading →

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