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January 23rd is National Pie Day

1/21/2022

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     It is hard to believe that a day so close to the holidays is claimed as National Pie Day, (not to be confused with March 14th.)  But, if you love pie, then it is just fine! 
     Pie is a big part of our food traditions in our family.  Here on the blog, we have posted a number of posts about all kinds of pies! Just type "Pie" in the search bar, and you will find them all.  Or, you can purchase our downloadable e-book, For the Love of Pie,  from our Etsy shop and have most of the recipes at your fingertips! 
     For the Love of Pie usually sells for $10, but for the next few days only, we are slashing the price in half and only charging $5!  Yes, we love pie that much and want everyone to be able to celebrate Pie Day with us!  (It seems to me that there are a number of Pie Days throughout the year, so you can be prepared for all of them!)
     Here are a few of my favorites from the blog:
  • Upside Down Pecan Apple Pie
  • Grass Hopper Pie
  • Vanilla Apple Galette
  • How to Make a Pie Cupcaken
      What is your favorite pie?  Will you make a pie for National Pie Day? It could be an easy way to add a little celebration to your family's lives! Let me know if you celebrate with us! 
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Cinnamon Roll dutch Apple Pie

12/10/2021

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Cinnamon Roll Dutch Apple Pie
     I recently have seen ads for Cracker Barrel restaurant advertising their Cinnamon Roll Pie.  That sounded intriguing to me, so I got on line and checked out just what this thing is.  Surprisingly, it turns out that their pie is actually cinnamon rolls baked in a pie crust.  Interesting and probably good but it sounds very starchy to me.  The idea got my wheels turning though and I thought, "What if the Cinnamon Rolls were the crust of the pie?" 
     Well, obviously, I didn't want to go to all of the trouble of baking a batch of cinnamon rolls just to mash them into a pie crust.  I went to the store and bought some canned cinnamon rolls and smooshed them into the bottom of my pie dish. It took 2 tubes of them to cover the bottom and the sides.  Sometimes you have to cut the cinnamon rolls in half to fit them around the sides of the dish. 
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The scalloping of the rolls on the sides actually looks pretty nice when all is said and done.
     I prebaked my cinnamon roll crust by placing another pie dish in the center and adding weight.  You a can get pie weights, or use beans or something.  I didn't want my cinnamon rolls to rise up and get puffy.  They did puff a bit, but that was okay, they still had the crust shape with room to add a filling.  I baked it at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. 
     When the crust was out of the oven, I filled it with some of my home canned pie filling, just one jar. 

Cinnamon Roll Dutch Apple Pie
See how the puffy cinnamon rolls look nice on the edges?
     Then, I topped the pie filling with a cinnamon streusel topping!  
Cinnamon Roll Dutch Apple Pie
      Next, I popped the pie back into the 400 degree oven for another 15 minutes until the streusel was brown and toasty.   
Cinnamon Roll Dutch Apple Pie
       But, there was one thing missing!  You can't have cinnamon rolls without the ooey, gooey frosting!  So, I used the frosting from the cinnamon roll tubes to drizzle on top of the pie! 
Cinnamon Roll Dutch Apple Pie
Such a pretty pie and the cinnamon roll crust is delicious!
     Finally, we ate it for dessert after a great chicken dinner with roasted vegetables!  This seems like such an All American Meal to me and the pie was the perfect ending.  Everyone pronounced the pie a success!  I think it will be a terrific breakfast pie as well! It is kind of like a breakfast apple streusel or coffee cake.  it would be perfect on Christmas morning.  
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Cinnamon Roll Dutch Apple Pie
     Let me know if you give this pie a try!  I hope you love it! 
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Harry Potter's Favorite Pumpkin Pasties!

4/30/2021

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Harry Potter's Favorite Pumpkin Pasties
     Sometimes I just feel the need to have a bit of Harry Potter in my life.  So, I might watch one of the movies or reread one of the books.  Then, I heard that May 2nd is International Harry Potter Day, so that excited me because I knew exactly what I wanted to do! 


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Peach Melba Pie

1/22/2021

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Peach Melba Pie
     I am not usually a huge raspberry fan.  I prefer blackberries, as many of you know if you have followed us over the years.  But, when raspberries go on sale for a fantastic price in the grocery store, you can't pass them up!  
       I've eaten in the Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland exactly once in my life.  It is pretty pricey and you have to make a reservation way in advance.  Years ago, it wasn't quite so pricey or hard to get into and my husband and I didn't have children yet. On a trip with my sister and her husband and some friends, we took the splurge.  The ambiance was amazing and the thing I remember most about my meal there was that for dessert I had Peach Melba!  Peaches, vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce with a few whole raspberries.  It was simple and delicious. Ever since that memorable moment, when I think of raspberries, I think of Peach Melba.  
      The problem I see with Peach Melba is that right now, when the raspberries were on sale, the peaches were not.  Luckily, I have home canned peaches!  Problem solved!
        But wait!  Did you know that January 23rd is National Pie Day?  (Seems weird, I  know, after the holidays are over when we have just eaten a ton of pies.)  So, the girls decided that I should come up with a new pie recipe to share with you in honor of National Pie Day.  Can you guess what happens next?  You're right!  The idea for Peach Melba Pie popped into my head!  
      Come to find out, I'm not the first person to come up with this idea.  Although, I don't recall seeing a recipe that contained a mixture of canned peaches and fresh raspberries.  I mean, this is real life folks, we don't always have access to all of the fresh things all year long, especially if we are trying to be frugal.  The best thing of all though is that this pie came out so good and I know it is something anyone can make!  Here are a few tips before I share the entire recipe.            
When I made the filling the first time, I used 2 quarts of sliced peaches. But, I had too much for the pie, so I changed the amount to 1-1/2 quarts. Don't use all of the liquid though, only the liquid from one jar of peaches.
I really do know how to weave, but I was a little lazy about moving the lattice strips back and forth. I did have fun braiding a couple of the strips though!
It is a pretty pie! Be sure to bake it long enough to not have a "soggy bottom."

​Peach Melba Pie

     Don't forget the scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! 
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     If you have already purchased our For the Love of Pie ebook from our Etsy Shop, you can print off this recipe and add it to the many pie recipes already contained in that thing!  If you haven't purchased your copy yet, give yourself a gift for National Pie Day!  You will be a pie expert by next Thanksgiving! 
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