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Apple Pie

 
  • Pie crust mix for 2 crusts
  • 1 bag Mac Apples, peeled, cored and sliced or wedged
  • 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 2 Tbs cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Allspice
  • ½ Tsp nutmeg
  • 1 Tbs Flour

In large mixing bowl, stir together apples, sugars, spices and flour. Line pie tin with first crust and turn apple mix into it. Lay second crust on top and pinch edges together to seal. Trim off any excess crust hanging over edge of pie tin. Cut a few slits on top crust and bake in 350° oven for 40 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are fork tender. Cool before serving.

Strawberry Pie

  • Pie shell
  • Strawberries (Whole, halved or sliced, your choice)
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbs cornstarch
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin or 1 more Tbs cornstarch
  • 1/2 Tsp Strawberry flavor or extract (Optional)

In a medium sauce pan mix water, sugar and cornstarch. Cook while stirring to boiling and mixture is clear and thick. Add the strawberry gelatin and strawberry flavor if desired. Add the strawberries and gently mix until berries are coated. Pour into pie shell. Refrigerate until firm. Serve with whipped topping or cool whip.

Low Fat Banana Bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisons (Optional)
  • 1/2 Tsp Vanilla (Optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x4 inch loaf pan and set aside. 
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 
In another bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the eggs and sugar and applesauce. Stir in the flour mixture and mix until just combined, then fold in the chopped nuts (optional). Pour the batter into the prepared pan. 
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes or until bread tests done. Remove from oven and cool on a rack for 10 minute, then remove from pan and cool completely. Slice and serve. 

Fruity Jell-o

  • 2-4oz Boxes Gelatin Desert
  • 2 Cups boiling water
  • 2 Cups cold water
  • 1 can Fruit Cocktail or canned fruit of your choice, drained
  • 4oz Nondairy whip topping

In large bowl, mix Jell-o with boiling water until jell-o is completely dissolved. Add cold water and fruit, stir well. Refrigerate until slightly stiff, stir to mix fruit throughout bowl. Spread nondairy whip topping on top and refrigerate until done.

Baked Cinnamon Apples

  • 1 bag Mac Apples, peeled and cored
  • Water
  • 2 Tbs cinnamon
  • 1/4 Tsp 
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
Place apples in baking dish with 1/4 inch water in bottom of pan. In mixing bowl, stir together sugar, spices flour and butter. Spread over apples, cover tightly, and bake in 375° oven for 30-40 minutes or until apples are fork tender. Cool before serving.

 

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