The Pied Piper's Cook Book

Contents:

  1. Apple Pie
  2. Pumpkin Pie
  3. Banana Cream Pie

Apple Pie

Apple Pie
Ingredients Quantity
cup sugar 1/2 cup
packed brown sugar 1/2 cup
all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons
ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon
ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon
thinly sliced peeled tart apples 6 to 7 cups
lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Pastry for double-crust pie 9 inches
butter 1 tablespoon
large egg white 1
Additional sugar

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.

Step 2: Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim even with edge. Fill with apple mixture; dot with butter. Roll remaining crust to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in crust.

Step 3: Beat egg white until foamy; brush over crust. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edges loosely with foil.

Step 4:Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Source: Taste of home

Pumpkin Pie

pumpkin pie
Ingredients Quantity
Medium pie pumpkin 1
Pastry for single-crust pie 9 Inches
Eggs 2
Packed Brown Sugar 3/4 Cup
Ground Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon
Salt 1/2 Teaspoon
Ground Ginger 1/2 Teaspoon
Ground Cloves 1/4 Teaspoon
2% Milk 1 Cup
Whipped cream Optional

Step 1: Cut pumpkin in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe dish; add 1 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 15-18 minutes or until very tender.

Step 2: Meanwhile, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Set aside.

Step 3: Drain pumpkin. When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp and mash. Set aside 1-3/4 cups (save remaining pumpkin for another use).

Step 4: In large bowl, combine the mashed pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Pour into crust.

Step 5: Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes longer. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent over-browning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, pipe whipped cream around edge of pie using a star tip. Refrigerate leftovers.

Source: Taste of home

Banana Cream Pie

banana cream pi
Ingredients Quantity
Cold 2% milk 1 Cup
Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon
instant vanilla pudding mix 1 package (3.4 ounces)
frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 carton (12 ounces)
1 graham cracker crust 9 inches
medium firm bananas, sliced 2
Additional banana slices optional

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk milk, vanilla and pudding mix for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in 3 cups whipped topping.

Step 2: Pour 1-1/3 cups of pudding mixture into pie crust. Layer with banana slices and remaining pudding mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with additional banana slices if desired. Refrigerate until serving.