Thursday, October 24, 2013

Ann Landers' Easy Pecan Pie

Ann Landers' Easy Pecan Pie






1 Cup White Corn Syrup
1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/3 Cup Melted Butter
1 Cup Pecans (heaping Cup)
3 Eggs, Beaten
Dash of Vanilla
Pinch of Salt



Mix ingredients well.
Pour into unbaked 9" pastry shell.
Bake at 350° F for 45-50 minutes.


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Monday, October 14, 2013

The Best Pumpkin Roll

The Best Pumpkin Roll 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin (canned- not pie filling, pure pumpkin)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (optional- I exclude them cuz I’m not a fan of walnuts)
  • Filling:
  • 8 oz. cream cheese (250g)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp. soft butter
Instructions
  1. Mix the roll ingredients except nuts.
  2. Grease & wax cookie sheet.
  3. Pour into pan & sprinkle nuts.
  4. Bake 15 min. at 375 degrees.
  5. Roll into T-towel for about 10 minutes.
  6. Unroll & spread in filling.







Saturday, October 5, 2013

Classic Chocolate Pie from the movie THE HELP (minus the poop)

Classic Chocolate Pie


Crust:
1 1/4 cups graham crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
Filling:
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
4 large egg yolks
3 cups milk
1 cup chopped dark chocolate
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Preheat the oven to 325F. In a small bowl, stir together the graham crumbs and butter; press into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until pale golden around the edges.
Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan. Set over medium-high heat and whisk in the egg yolks, then the milk. Cook until the mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla. Let sit a minute or two, then stir until smooth. Pour into the pie shell and chill completely before serving topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Serves 8.

BUTTERSCOTCH GLAZE & QUICK CARAMEL GLAZE

BUTTERSCOTCH GLAZE & QUICK CARAMEL GLAZE




Ingredients:

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, half-and-half, butter and salt in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sugar dissolves.

QUICK CARAMEL GLAZE

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
pinch salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium low heat. Add sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until sugar has dissolved. Add salt and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring, for 2 minutes. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes; drizzle over a cake or use as a sauce for gingerbread or bread pudding. Makes about 1 cup of caramel glaze.