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Southern Pecan Pie

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INGREDIENTS: 3 large eggs 1 cup dark Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Pastry crust in a 9-inch pie plate, chilled METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour...

Gluten Free Pie Crust

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This tender and delicious crust is perfect for making sweet pies or even savory quiches. With millet flour and almond meal, it has tons of flavor, too. INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup potato starch, plus extra for dusting 1/3 cup tapioca flour 1/3 cup millet flour 1/3 cup almond meal 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon...

Vegan Chocolate Silk Pie

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INGREDIENTS: 1 container (12 oz.) silken tofu (Mori-Nu is good) 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup coffee liquor or chocolate orange liquor 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 prepared chocolate graham cracker crust METHOD: Place tofu and honey or agave syrup into a blender or food processor. Process...

Buttermilk Pecan Pie

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This pie recipe was made famous by one of our presidents — it was his favorite pie. While aboard the battleship USS Missouri, Master Chief Steward Harry Hightower served buttermilk pecan pie to Harry Truman. The President loved this pie so much that he had to ask for the recipe. It’s a classic in many...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

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This is the perfect dessert to make when you have family or guests with different dietary preferences. You won’t have to make something ‘special’ — vegans and non-vegans will love this tart! INGREDIENTS: 2 packages (12 oz. each) silken SOFT tofu (Mori-Nu is very good) 1/3 cup sugar 8 oz. excellent quality dark chocolate, broken...

Clare’s Blackberry Pie

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INGREDIENTS: Crust 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups butter or Crisco Salt to taste 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vinegar 1 tablespoon water Berry Filling 6 cups blackberries 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour METHOD: In large bowl, combine flour, salt ,and butter (or Crisco) until crumbly. Combine egg, vinegar and water. Add to...

Caramel Apple Pie

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This is a delicious pie that features apples, caramel, crumbly topping, and a thin, flaky crust, and is best made a day ahead which makes it ideal for the holidays. The easiest way to cut the caramels is with strong kitchen scissors, but you can also use a sharp knife. Drop the caramel pieces directly...

Pumpkin Pie

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INGREDIENTS: 1 deep dish 9-inch pie crust, unbaked 2 cups cooked, mashed pumpkin (see How to Make Fresh Pumpkin Purée) 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk 3 eggs 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cloves METHOD:...

Ukrainian Apple Squares

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Ukrainian apple squares are traditionally made around the holidays to make use of stored apples that have become too soft for eating. Since apples are available at the markets virtually year-round in the US, this European pastry can be made and enjoyed at any time. INGREDIENTS: 4-6 apples, peeled, cored, and diced 1/2 cup dates...

Dutch Apple Pie

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This delicious pie baked by April Kofler won second place at the 2010 Annual Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market. INGREDIENTS: 1 (9-inch) pie shell 5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4...