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maple cream pie

Maple Cream Pie

By //  by Candace Sampson 29 Comments

As a Canadian, there are two things that run in my veins; patriotic pride and maple syrup. It's true. I'm crazy sweet....once you get to know me. Okay, I kid, but I do love the nectar of the gods, maple syrup, intensely. I am always looking for ways to include this syrupy sweetness into my cooking and that's why I love this Maple Cream Pie. This pie is the perfect way to herald spring's arrival, because when the syrup is running, spring can't be far behind. This is a perfect way to end Easter …

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Drink, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: blind baking, cream, dessert, maple, pie, refrigerator pie, spring

butter pie crust

Classic Butter Pie Crust

By //  by Candace Sampson 2 Comments

Don't be afraid of making pie crust. It's one of the simplest things you'll ever do. Try this classic butter pie crust for starters. Just remember to be patient. You'll need at least two hours of chilling time for it. You can't rush perfection after all. Butter Pie Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1 stick (8 tbsps) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 to 4 tablespoons ice cold water Pulse flour, salt and sugar together in a food …

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berry skillet crumble

Cast Iron Skillet Berry Crumble – Impress Your Guests

By //  by Candace Sampson 2 Comments

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Filed Under: Cast Iron Skillet Recipes, Desserts, Food & Drink, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: bbq season, berry crumble, dessert, entertaining a crowd, pie, skillet, tarts

Frozen Key Lime Pie

By //  by Candace Sampson 2 Comments

If I was to recommend one dessert as a go-to for you this summer, it would be Ina Garten's Frozen Key Lime Pie. Which, by the way, I may have just had a slice of for lunch. *burp* The things I do for you people. Why this recipe? It's easy to make, requires roughly 10 minutes of baking time, and can be made well ahead of your par-tay, which leaves you less frazzled and more dazzled. No, that sentence does not make sense, but who cares? I blame the sugar. Frozen Key Lime Pie 1 1/2 …

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