Pies/Puddings/Cobblers


Apple Turnover

1 can apple pie filling                      1 pie crust
1.       Cut dough into 12 pieces.
2.       Roll pieces into flat square and place a spoonful of filling in the middle.
3.       Fold in half over the filling and pinch the edges closed in a crimped shape.
4.       Leave on a parchment lined cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place.
5.       Cut 2 or 3 slits on the top to vent. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Pie Crust

1 ½ c. whole wheat pastry flour 1 ½ c. white flour
½ c. or less of canola oil, chilled  ¼ tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar                                      1 c. ice water
1.       Mix dry ingredients then stir in oil.
2.       Sprinkle water till dough starts to come together but doesn’t form a ball.
3.       Divide in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4.       Roll out to make 2 pie crusts.

Berry Pie

4 c. berries                                          4 tbsp. flour
¼ tsp. salt                                            2/3 c. sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon                                 1 c. coconut milk
1 pie shell
1.       Pour berries on top of pie shell in a pan.
2.       Mix the rest in a bowl and pour on top of berries.
3.       Optional: top with another crust in a criss-cross pattern.
4.       Bake at 375 for 35-45 minutes.

Graham Cracker Pie Crust

3 c. graham cracker crumbs-2 pkg. crushed (or oreo’s or ginger snaps)
6 tbsp. thawed apple juice concentrate
1.       Mix well. Press into bottom and sides of a pan.
2.       Bake at 350 for 5 minutes.

Banana Pudding Pie

2 c. butternut squash puree, or a 15 oz. can pumpkin
2 c. powdered sugar                       4 bananas
1.       Blend it all in a blender. Fill a graham cracker pie crust. Refrigerate.


Berry Bread Pudding

2 c. blueberries                                  ¼ c. honey
1 tsp. vanilla                                       ¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ c. orange juice                                2 c. strawberries, cut up
5 c. whole wheat bread crumbs
1.       Bring to a boil blueberries, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange juice on medium. Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2.       Gently fold in bread and strawberries till bread is moistened.
3.       Press pudding into an 8 x 8 pan with the back of a spoon. Cover and chill. Could also serve warm.


S’mores Pie

½ bag mini marshmallows            Graham cracker pieces
Hershey’s chocolate syrup or Grandma’s homemade hot fudge syrup
1.       Fill a foil pan with the crackers and marshmallows. Drizzle with the chocolate syrup.
2.       Place on a grill (and close the cover) while the fire’s dying down (or in your oven) for 1-2 minutes or until the marshmallows begin to melt.

Chocolate Pudding

¼ c. vegan butter                             1 c. avocado puree
2 c. powdered sugar                       ¼ c. cocoa powder
¼ c. cornstarch                                 1 tsp. vanilla
1.       Melt the butter then add other ingredients except cornstarch. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
2.       Off the heat gradually stir in the cornstarch. Serve warm or cold.

Vanilla Pudding

2 c. coconut milk                               2 tbsp. cornstarch
½ c. brown or white sugar               1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1.       Combine cornstarch with a little milk till smooth. Gradually add the remaining milk and heat over low till thickened. Cook gently about 8 minutes more.
2.       Add remaining ingredients.

Hot Fudge Syrup

2 heaping tbsp. cocoa                    2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. melted vegan butter         1 c. coconut milk
1 tsp. vanilla 
1.       Whisk together sugar and cocoa. Add milk and butter and whisk till smooth.
2.       Simmer until it thickens not stirring (about 10 minutes).
3.       Whisk in vanilla. Serve over chocolate cupcakes or as a fondue for sliced fruit, or s’mores pie.

Tofu Whipped Crème Topping

¼ c. or more honey                          9 oz. soft tofu
2 tbsp. lemon juice                          2 tsp. vanilla
1.       Blend in a blender till smooth.
2.       Chill several hours.



Granola

2 c. old fashioned oats                   ¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ c. pitted, chopped dates            ¼ tsp. vanilla
Zest of 1 orange or 1 tbsp. orange juice
1.       Boil dates in ½ c. water for about 10 minutes on medium heat. Add more water as needed to keep dates from sticking.
2.       Mash dates and add orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla.
3.       Stir in the oats and mix well.
4.       Spread it evenly on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
5.       Bake at 275 for 40-50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until granola is crispy.

Apple Crisp

1 can apple pie filling                      1 c. granola
1.       Pour pie filling into a casserole dish and sprinkle top with granola.
2.       Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

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