If you thought you couldn’t make a pie, think again. Here is a simple and delicious cherry pie recipe with a prep time of about 10 – 15 minutes . Whenever I make it for guests, they always ask for the recipe.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Crust Ingredients:
1 stick real butter
3 – 4 Tbls. sugar
1 cup flour
Melt butter, then add sugar and flour. Mix to dough consistency. Using your hands, press dough into the bottom and sides of a greased 9″ pie plate.
Filling:
Pour 1 large can of cherry pie filling onto the unbaked crust or make filling from scratch.
Topping Ingredients:
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
Mix topping ingredients together until well blended, then pour over the cherry pie filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Delicious!
Note: Other canned pie fillings can be used in place of the cherry pie filling as long as they are similar in consistency to cherry pie filling.
Cherry fact: Sour cherries are higher in Vitamin A than sweet cherries.
What’s your favorite cherry recipe?
Ingredients:
2 Tblsp lemon juice
water
2 cups fresh (skinned) or frozen peach slices
Combine 2 Tblsp lemon juice & enough water to make 1/4 cup of liquid. Add to peach slices and freeze until firm. Using electric mixer or food processor,
beat mixture until smooth, then refreeze for 2 hours, or until firm. To serve, let stand at room temperature 15-20 minutes, or until slightly softened. Spoon into dessert dishes and garnish with fresh fruit if desired.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups peaches, chopped *
2 Tblsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 – 2/3 cup sugar
1 pkg. unflavored gelatin (1 1/2 Tblsp.)
1/2 cup water
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
Combine the first four ingredients, then let it stand for about one hour. In the meantime, soften unflavored gelatine in cold water about 5 minutes, then heat in microwave on 50% power until dissolved. Add to peach mixture. Chill until thickened, then fold whipped cream and flavorings into mixture. Chill until firm. Can be molded for a special presentation and garnished with colorful fresh fruit. * Fresh skinned peaches are best.
Do you have a favorite peach recipe?
Want a little something sweet after dinner ? Try this quick and easy dessert. Fresh peaches are said to be a low-calorie source of antioxidant vitamins. There are only thirty five calories in a medium size fruit. They are also high in fiber that aids in lowering high blood cholesterol. Canned peaches are higher in calories, about 110 in juice packed brands.
Ingredients:
2 peaches with skin removed, sliced
2 Tbls. brown sugar
2 Tbls. dry oatmeal
2 Tbls. all purpose flour
2 Tbls. chopped pecans
1 Tbls. real butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Put sliced peaches in microwaveable bowl. In a separate bowl, combine next five ingredients and mix until crumbly. Scatter over peaches, then sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes, or until peaches are tender. Serve while still warm. Add some whipped topping or ice cream, if desired.
What’s your favorite peach recipe?
Ingredients:
1/4 cup cold water
1 Tblsp unflavored gelatin
3 eggs, separated
2 Tblsp lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 can cherries, drained
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Sprinkle gelatin into cold water to soften, about 5 minutes. Beat egg yolks, then add lemon juice, sugar and salt. Heat in microwave until mixture thickens, stirring often with whisk. Add gelatin to cooked mixture and stir until dissolved. Fold drained cherries in carefully. Let cool. When mixture starts to get firm, fold in whipped cream and stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into a pretty mold and chill until firm. When ready to serve, unmold and garnish with fresh fruit that has been washed and well drained.
Do you have a favorite souffle recipe? I’d love to try it!
