Category Archives for Pies, Cobblers and Crisps

Summer Squash Cobbler

8 Cups peeled chopped squash 1 Cup lemon juice 1 Cup packed brown sugar 2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon Heaping ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup raisins 4 Cups all-purpose flour 1 Cup white sugar 1 Cup brown sugar 1 ½ Cups butter, chilled (3 sticks) ¾ Cups Oatmeal 2 teaspoons cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 F. […]

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Amazing Coconut Pie

This is my favorite recipe. I took two of these pies to our church fellowship and every single person wanted the recipe. Its the easiest thing you’ll ever make. Amazing Coconut Pie 2 cup milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup bisquick 4 eggs 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup coconut Combine everything but […]

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No Bake Strawberry Pie

1 Small Carton of Fresh Strawberries 1 tbsp of sugar 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup of milk (or enough for pie filling directions on pudding mix) whipped topping 1 graham cracker crust Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder (optional) Pick out 6 pretty strawberries and set them aside. We’ll use them later […]

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Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

6 tbsp Butter 24 Graham Crackers 1/4 Cup of Sugar Put the graham crackers in a large ziploc bag and crush them with a skillet or a rolling pin. Put the butter in a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Look at the butter and continue microwaving in 10 second intervals until […]

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Peach Cobbler

This peach cobbler recipe comes from HBHW reader Neilly P. and has been in her family for a long time. Her Grandmother has made as a quick, easy and satisfying dessert. It is especially good in the winter! 1 lg. can sliced peaches in heavy syrup 1 stick of margarine 1 cup self rising flour […]

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Apple Pie

Easy Pie Crust 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the crust as directed in the recipe for Easy Pie Crust. Roll out both the top and bottom crusts. Carefully fit the bottom crust […]

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Berry Pie

Easy Pie Crust 3 to 4 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries or blackberries (see note at bottom of recipe) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (the secret ingredient) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the pie crust for a double crust pie by […]

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Banana Cream Pie

1 pre-baked Pie Crust 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2-1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium eggs 1 tablespoon margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 or 3 bananas, sliced and sprinkled with a spoonful of lemon juice 1 cup of real cream, whipped or about 3 cups Whipped Topping First prepare the pie […]

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Peach Crisp from Canned Peaches

2 29-ounce cans peaches 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: 1/3 cup margarine, softened or melted 1 cup quick cooking oats 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat the oven to 400°. Open up the peaches and drain the juice into a small saucepan. Arrange […]

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Pumpkin Pie

1 unbaked 9-inch Pie Crust (half the recipe; see note below) 16 ounce can pumpkin (or 2 cups of cooked, mashed pumpkin flesh) 3 medium eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, nutmeg and ginger 1 cup milk First prepare the crust according to the recipe […]

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Easy Double Pie Crust

2-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shortening 6 or 7 tablespoons of water waxed paper or pastry cloths I have a confession to make. Pie crust intimidated me for many years. I never actually witnessed my own mother make pie crust, and when my Granny made it, it seemed to just magically appear […]

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