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This could be tastiest, easiest apple pie recipe youll ever try
Follow this simple recipe and you’ll have a delicious homemade apple pie ready for your holiday table in just over half an hour. 1 frozen deep-dish piecrust 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large egg white 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 pounds Granny Smith, Golden Delicious and/or Gala apples, each cored, peeled, and cut into 8 wedges 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1. Heat oven to 375 F. While crust is thawing at room temperature for 15 minutes, mix pecans, flour and brown sugar in bowl.
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Spice up your holiday gift-giving with Krisp KringleKrisp Kringle is a crunchy cinnamon-coated popcorn and a red-hot spicy change from peppermint during the holidays. It is a favorite among my family members and is easier to make than traditional popcorn balls. One pot, a large bowl, your microwave and an air popper are all you need to whip up three gallons of tasty, buttery, cinnamon goodness.December 9, 2015
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Putting the neighborly in neighbor holiday giftsExtending warm appreciation for the "neighborliness" of our neighbors can be simple as well as heartfelt. From the guy who shares fresh tomatoes every fall to the gal who mows your part of the easement every other Saturday, and everyone in between, here are some ways to say thank you and happy holidays in a meaningful, generous and unique way. Make your gift a direct reflection of your family Share something that your neighbors rarely do for themselves Go against the flow a cheeseball Grandma Elnas Seasoned SaltDecember 9, 2015
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Please pass the chewy rum sugar cookieLight, fluffy and chewy, Dawn Hopkins’ chewy rum sugar cookies will add spirit to your holiday cookie tray. These soft, yummy sugar cookies have just a hint of rum flavor Santa and the elves are sure to love.See step-by-step photos of Hopkins’ recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justa pinch.com/rumcookieYou’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win. Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”...—JanetWhat you need2¾ cup flour1¼ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 cup butter, softened1½ cup white sugar1 egg1½ teaspoon rum extractColored sugar to topDirections• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.December 5, 2015