Apple Crumble Recipe - Easy Apple Crumble Pie

What is more down home than a freshly baked apple pie? Not much, I tell you. This apple crumble dessert recipe is an easy-to-make variation of the popular two crust apple pie. What makes this an easy apple pie recipe is that you only use one crust (which you don't even have make), and the filling and topping will only take a few minutes to put together.

1 Ready made frozen pie crust

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Filling

Apple Crumble Recipe - Easy Apple Crumble Pie

6 - 7 tart apples

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Apple Crumble Topping

3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, firm texture

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

First of all, don't peel the apples. Core and cut apples into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place apple slices into the pie crust.

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the apples.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes until edge of pie is golden brown and the apples are nice and tender. Keep in mind when serving - this pie will have a loose texture and not be firm like regular apple pie.

Apple Square Recipe: Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

This delicious apple dessert recipe is another great way to use fresh apples and will fill your kitchen up with a wonderful homemade aroma. This cinnamon apple recipe is also filled with raisins and pecans for a wonderful crunch and munch flavor experience in every bite.

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2/3 cup milk

1 egg

1/2 cup raisins

3 cups fresh apple, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.

With a spoon, lightly put flour into a measuring cup and level off the top with a knife.

In a large bowl, add the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; mix thoroughly. Add in the milk and egg; blend well.

Spread mixture into the greased baking pan. Sprinkle raisins, apples and pecans evenly over the top of the batter.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the cake. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until edges are a light golden brown and the apples are nice and tender.

Apple Crumble Recipe - Easy Apple Crumble Pie

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How to Make Homemade Dried Apple Slices

Dried apple slices make for a great, healthy snack and can also be used in wreaths or added to potpourri to add fragrance. Dried apple slices can also be frozen for later use.

Ideally you would want to dry your apple slices using a dehydrator but you can also use your oven if you do not have a dehydrator.

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You Will Need:
* Ripe, firm apples
* Large pot if you prefer to peel your apples first
* Airtight container or plastic bags
* Food dehydrator or oven

How to Make Homemade Dried Apple Slices

Step 1
When selecting your apples make certain that there are no rotten or bruised parts on the apples. Depending on your taste, you can choose whichever variety of apples you prefer.

Step 2
Most apples bought from your grocery store have been treated with some form of pesticide. It is therefore important that you wash and dry your apples before peeling and/or cutting them.

Step 3
If you were unable to find perfect apples, cut out soft spots and bruises found on your apples.

Step 4
This step is optional and only if you prefer your apple slices to be peeled. If not, skip this step and go to step 5.
An electric peeler is ideal for this job as it will peel, core and slice up your apples for you.

Step 5
Cut your cored apples into 1/8 inch thick rings.

Step 6
Now it is time to dry your apple slices. You have three choices when doing this and below are directions for each option.

* Using a Food Dehydrator: This is by far the easiest (and fastest) way to dry your apple slices. Simply line your pieces in a single layer on the racks allowing air to circulate. You can now sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or allspice over your apple pieces should you prefer. Set you dehydrator to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and you will have perfectly dried apple slices within 12 to 24 hours.
* Using Your Oven: Preheat your oven to the lowest temperature possible and arrange the apple slices on a baking tray ensuring that the apple pieces do not touch. It should take about 10 to 20 hours for your apple pieces to dry in the oven. You will need to check them from time to time. You can speed up the process by turning your oven a little higher but then you will need to keep a close eye on your apple pieces.
* Using Your Car: Strange as it might sound, your sun-baked car is ideal for drying apple pieces. Once again using cookie trays arrange your apples in a single layer and cover them loosely with cheesecloth. Park your car in a sunny spot, roll up the windows and place the trays on the dashboard. It could take up to two days, but your apple pieces will dry perfectly. Just be cautious, because your car will smell like apples for quite awhile!

Using Your Dried Apple Slices
* You can rehydrate your apple slices by placing them in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
* Dried apple slices can be used with other dried fruits to be used as snacks or mixed with granola.
* Use them in apple pie.
* Use them as turkey dressing by mixing them by simmering and mixing them with nutmeg or cinnamon.

How to Make Homemade Dried Apple Slices

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Homemade Pot Pie - Recipe For Beef Pot Pie

This recipe for homemade beef pot pie is a good way to use leftover pot roast from Sunday dinner. The dropped biscuits can be made from scratch, or a box mix may be used.

Ingredients for Pot Pie

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2 cups of leftover, fully-cooked roast beef, cut into small pieces
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 cup canned peas, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked potatoes, cut in chunks
1 cup cooked carrots, cut in chunks
1 jar of beef or au jus gravy
Dropped biscuit dough, prepared (below)

Homemade Pot Pie - Recipe For Beef Pot Pie

Instructions for Pot Pie

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Gently combine all ingredients, except the biscuit dough, in a large mixing bowl with a big spoon, such as a wooden spoon.

After adding the jar of gravy, fill it with a little water, put the lid back on, shake it up, and mix this in with the rest of the mixture.

Pour the prepared mixture into a 13 by 9 inch cake pan. Drop the biscuits on top (see below) to cover the pot pie.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, or until hot through and biscuits are done and nicely browned. Since everything is already cooked, this just has to heat through and blend the flavors.

Dropped Biscuit Dough

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
Milk to make a stiff batter

Put dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Add the shortening and work through with tips of fingers or fork. Add milk, small amounts at a time, until you have a batter that can be dropped from a spoon without spreading.

Drop by spoonfuls on top of the pot pie mixture.

Homemade Pot Pie - Recipe For Beef Pot Pie

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Red Potato Recipes - Easy Potato Recipes

I love red potatoes because they are so versatile, not mention all the vitamins that go into your meal when you add the red potato as a side dish. The white potato itself, red skin or otherwise, boasts almost half the daily requirement of vitamin C and over 600 mg of potassium. One of the big questions when preparing potatoes is always the same "To peel or not to peel?" The choice is totally up to you, but if you eat potatoes with the skin on you are adding about 2 grams of fiber per serving. Mom would be so proud! Just remember to hold the potato under cool water while using a vegetable brush to clean the skin really well before cooking. Below are a few of my favorite red potato recipes and I have even added a couple of variations.

Easy Steak Fries:
*preheat your oven to 350 degrees
*about 2-3 potatoes for each adult
*clean the skin or peel potatoes and pat dry
*cut each potato into 4 wedges
*place in a large bowl and drizzle generously with olive oil, salt and pepper
*toss to make sure all potatoes are coated well
*for easy clean up line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper
*place potatoes on paper-lined cookie sheet for about 20 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 15-20 minutes.
*Potatoes are done when they are firm to the touch and start to brown.
*Serve with ketchup or your favorite dip

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(variation) instead of salt and pepper use fresh or ground rosemary

Red Potato Recipes - Easy Potato Recipes

Yummy Mashed Potatoes
*In a 2 1/2 to 3 qt pot fill with enough water to cover the potatoes about 2 inches
*about 2-3 potatoes for each adult
*clean the skin or peel potatoes
*quarter potatoes and then cut each quarter in half (you should have chunks of potatoes)
*boil potatoes on medium-high until tender, then drain water (about 20 minutes)
*put potatoes back on a very low fire
*use a potato masher to smash the potatoes, then stir with a whisk, or fork or hand mixer
--FOR EVERY 6 POTATOES
*add about 1 teaspoon butter, and 1 tablespoon milk
*season with salt, pepper to taste and stir well

(variation) - add about 1 tablespoon sour cream for every 6 potatoes
(variation) - add about 1/8 cup cheese for every 6 potatoes-whatever kind you like, cheddar, american, colby...
(variation) - add about 1/2 clove garlic for every 6 potatoes and put the garlic in the pot when you first put the potatoes in

The possibilities are endless with red potato recipes and that is the good thing. There is very little stress. If you are in a hurry when trying these red potato recipes, just skip the skinning process. Give them a good scrub and start cooking. Keep them on-hand for a quick, nutritious meal anytime, day or night.

Red Potato Recipes - Easy Potato Recipes

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