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Category Archives: Pies & Tarts
Old-fashioned Pineapple Cream Pie with Meringue
Prepare yourself for a mini-vacation to the Hawaiian Islands with my recipe for Old-fashioned Pineapple Cream Pie with Meringue. This pineapple cream pie captures the fresh flavor of pineapple with every rich and creamy bite. It’s one of my favorite … Continue reading
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Tagged cream pie, Old-fashioned Pineapple Cream Pie with Meringue, pie, pineapple
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Himalayan Blackberry Pie
Should we thank Luther Burbank for introducing the Himalayan Blackberry to the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the century? The plump, juicy berries have supplied us with delicious pies, syrups and jams that burst with flavor, but on the … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Foods, Desserts, Pies & Tarts
Tagged blackberries, blackberry pie, Himalayan blackberries, pie, pie crust, pies
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Blackberries Create a Love Hate Relationship
Should we thank Luther Burbank for introducing the Himalayan Blackberry to the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the century? The plump, juicy berries have supplied us with delicious pies, syrups and jams that burst with flavor, but on the … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Foods, Desserts, Pies & Tarts, Stories
Tagged blackberries, blackberry pie, pie, pie crust, pies, stories
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Strawberry Pie
My name is Wendi and I write a comfort food blog at Loaves and Dishes. I am so excited that Cynthia asked me to guest host for her today. In talking about this post, Cynthia asked me, “What does comfort … Continue reading
Apple Pumpkin Pie with Crumb Crust
This month’s Recipe of the Month combines the familiar taste of cinnamon, spice and everything nice with crisp fall apples and thick, rich pumpkin to create an unusual and delicious all-in-one pie. For a crunchy twist, I’ve added a sweet … Continue reading
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Tagged apple pie, apple pumpkin pie, crumb rust, pie crust, pumpkin pie
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Blueberry Almond Tart
Blueberry Almond Tart Crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans Filling and Topping: 6 ounces low-fat (or regular) cream cheese (not the whipped type), … Continue reading
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Tagged almond, blueberry, blueberry almond tart, tart
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Ask Cynthia a Question – July 29, 2014
Dorine asked: My homemade berry pies generally turn out runny even after leaving them in the refrigerator overnight. It’s very discouraging. What am I doing wrong? My answer: Here are a few suggestions you might try. 1) For berry and … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Cynthia, Pies & Tarts
Tagged Ask Cynthia a Question, berries, Cynthia Briggs, pie
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Leon’s Surprise Visitor
“Leon gets failing marks in playground!” My husband, Ed, remarked summing up our 4-year old Dachshund’s disdain toward dogs, and sometimes people, that threaten his territory. Leon made no exceptions when a dog named Glory made a surprise visit to … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese & Eggs, Comfort Foods, Entrees, Pies & Tarts, Stories
Tagged Cynthia Briggs, Leon, onions, stories, sweet onion pie, sweet onions
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Old-fashioned Pineapple Cream Pie with Meringue
Prepare yourself for a mini-vacation to the Hawaiian Islands with my recipe for Old-fashioned Pineapple Cream Pie with Meringue. This pineapple cream pie captures the fresh flavor of pineapple with every rich and creamy bite. It’s one of my favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Foods, Desserts, Pies & Tarts
Tagged Cynthia Briggs, dessert, Meringue, pie, Pineapple Cream Pie
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Kitchen Tip – Enhance Pie Flavor
Freshen pies by placing them in a warm oven (turned off, not set on warm) while you’re eating dinner. This will even make store-bought pies taste more like they’re fresh baked from the oven.
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Tagged Cynthia Briggs, kitchen tips, pie flavor, pies
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