Category: Holidays
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Brine Turkey Gravy
What I Used: Preserved innards from Uncle Peter’s Brine Turkey Preserved turkey juices and spices IN PAN from Uncle Peter’s Brine Turkey 1-2 Tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup white wine 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 1/2 cup water (1) Use canola oil to coat bottom of large pan. (2) Sear preserved innards on high. […]
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Pumpkin Puree
Whether you’re trying to use every last component of that Halloween pumpkin or would really like to try “real” pumpkin pie this year, pumpkin puree is easy to make and incredibly versatile! Here’s how I process my pumpkins into beautiful, orange mush for my personal favorites of cookies, muffins, and pie! What I Used: 3 […]
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Fresh Apple Pie with a Lattice Crust
After picking an absurd amount of apples this year, I wanted to make apple pie(s) and, with the help of this recipe, set about making and eating/freezing several pies for us and our friends! What I Used: Crust: 2 nine-inch pie crusts Filling: 4 lbs apples (hand-picked apples run smaller, so I was using 10-12 […]
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Apple-Pear Pie with a Leaf Crust
What I Used: Crust: 2 nine-inch pie crusts 4 large eggs Red, orange, and green gel food colors Filling: 2 lbs apples (about 4) 2 lbs pears (about 4) 1 lemon 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup white sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp nutmeg (1/4 tsp) 1/4 cup (1 stick) […]
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Fresh Crockpot Apple Cider
Anticipating many guests this Fall with the imminent arrival of our third child, we wanted to be prepared with beverages to suit all ages and tastes. One of the most versatile Fall drinks is apple cider! It can be a special drink on its own for little people and can be “spiced up” easily with […]
