Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

I love pumpkin pie but for some reason, I never think to make it except at Thanksgiving. Now that I have found a recipe that includes ice cream, I will definitely make pumpkin pie more often! For this recipe, you will need ginger snaps, margarine, pecans or walnuts, orange peel, canned pumpkin, packed brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon can be used as a substitute), whipped cream, and a pint of ice cream. For the ice cream, you can use vanilla but you can also change the taste of the pie by adding something different like butter pecan … Continue reading

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie A must at every Thanksgiving table. INGREDIENTS: 1 count pastry pie round 3 large slightly beaten eggs 1/4 cup molasses 3/4 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 cup pecan halves or chopped macadamia nuts DIRECTIONS: 1. For filling, combine eggs, molasses, corn syrup, sugars, butter, and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in pecans. 2. Place in pastry lined pie plate. To prevent over browning, cover edge of pie with foil. 3. Bake in a 350 oven for 25 minutes. 4. Remove foil and … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Pie

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Pie Really easy to make and great to bring on a picnic. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup white corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups crisped rice cereal 1/2 jar chocolate frosting DIRECTIONS: 1. Measure out the Rice Krispies in a large bowl. 2. Combine brown sugar and corn syrup in small saucepan and cook on medium heat until mixture begins to bubble on top. 3. Take off heat and stir in the peanut butter. 4. Add mixture to Rice Krispies and stir until all the Krispies are coated, then pour into … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Banana Pie

Peanut Butter Banana Pie All the monkeys in your zoo will love this too! INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup margarine 1 1/3 cup graham crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts 18 large white marshmallows 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 2 cups prepared whipped topping or 1 250ml carton whipping cream 3 medium bananas, sliced 1/2 cup chopped peanuts for topping DIRECTIONS: 1. Melt margarine. Stir in crumbs, sugar and peanuts. Press into bottom and sides of a 9″ pie plate. 2. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes. Cool. 3. Heat marshmallows and milk in a … Continue reading

Peach Pie

Peach Pie It’s not summer yet until you’ve had some peach pie. INGREDIENTS: 2 count pastry pie rounds 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/4 tsp vanilla 5 large peaches, peeled and sliced 2 tbs lemon juice DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400. Put bottom crust in a 9-inch pie pan. 2. In a large skillet combine sugars, cornstarch, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla. 3. Fold in peaches and simmer for 5 minutes or until filling thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. 4. Spoon filling … Continue reading

Old Fashioned Raisin Pie

Old Fashioned Raisin Pie Great savory sweet pie. Serve with fresh whipped cream. INGREDIENTS: 2 count 9 inch pie rounds 15 oz raisins 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tbs cornstarch 2 tbs instant tang orange drink 1 1/4 cup water 2 tbs lemon juice 1 cup walnuts; coarsely chopped 2 tbs butter or regular margarine DIRECTIONS: 1. Line a 9-inch pie plate with a pastry round and trim the pastry 1/2 inch beyond the rim of the pie plate. 2. Combine the raisins, brown sugar, corn starch and drink mix in a 3-quart saucepan. 3. Stir in the … Continue reading

Oatmeal Pie

Oatmeal Pie A wonderful alternative to the standard pecan pie at Thanksgiving. It has the same flavors but is less fattening! INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup corn syrup 2 large eggs 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup margarine, melted 1 whole pie crusts DIRECTIONS: 1. In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs. 2. Add all ingredients and mix well. 3. Pour into unbaked pie crust. 4. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes. Cool before serving. Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 55 minutes Serves: 8

Baked Margarita Pie

Baked Margarita Pie A fitting end to a Mexican meal! INGREDIENTS: 1 whole prepared graham cracker crust 3/4 cup bottled margarita mix 2 large egg yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 450. 2. Whisk together the margarita mixer, the eggs, and the sweetened condensed milk until smooth. 3. Pour into the pie shell and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until pie is almost set and the top is getting bubbly and edges of filling are just beginning to brown. 4. cool to room temperature, then cover and place in fridge until fully cooled, at … Continue reading

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie If you are a lemon fan, there is nothing better than a homemade lemon meringue pie. INGREDIENTS: 1 whole 9-inch baked pastry shell 3 large eggs, separated 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/3 cup sugar 2 drops yellow food coloring DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. In mixing bowl, beat egg yolks. 3. Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and coloring. Pour into crust. 4. In mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff. 5. Spread on … Continue reading

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie There’s just no substitute for this classic. DESSERT 5 large egg yolks 14 oz condensed milk 2/3 cup key lime juice 1 count graham crust DIRECTIONS: 1. Beat egg yolks until pale yellow. Blend in milk and add juice, stirring until smooth. 2. Pour into pie shell. Bake in a 350 oven for 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then chill . Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Serves: 8