Pie Crust

By: Trisha

2 1/4 C. Flour

1 t. Salt

3/4 C. Shortening

1/3 C. Cold Water

Combine Flour and Salt. Cut in Shortening, until mixture is size of large peas. Sprinkle with water 1 T. at a time, mixing lighting with a fork until it clings together. Form a ball, then split into 2.

Roll out and put 1 in pie shell and 1 on top of pie.

If making just bottom shell bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes.

This is the best pie recipe ever. At least that's what Jeremy tells me.

Razzleberry Pie

By: Trisha

From: Me and Allrecipes.com

Pie crust

Egg

1 Bag of Blackberries

1 Bag of Raspberries

1/2 C. Sugar

3 T. Corn Starch

Drain as much of the juices as possible. Mix all these gently in a bowl. Put into pie crust that has been brushed with beaten egg. Put top crust on and cook at 450 for 10 min. lower heat to 350 and bake for 30-35 min. Make sure there is tin foil below incase it spills.

Everyone said they loved this pie. I unfortunately didn't have any because I refuse to gain any more weight! But don't that that stop you, enjoy!!

Peach Pie

By: Trisha

From: allrecipes.com

1 double pie crust, homemade or store bought

1 Egg, beaten

5 C. sliced, peeled Peaches

2 T. Lemon Juice

1/2 C. Flour

1 C. Sugar

1/2 t. Cinnamon

1/4 t. Nutmeg

1/4 t. Salt

Preheat oven to 450.

Brush bottom crust with egg to keep the dough from becoming soggy later.

Place the sliced peaches in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix gently. In separate bowl mix together flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over peaches and mix gently. Pour into the pie crust. Cover with the top crust and fold the edges under. Flute the edges to seal. Brush remaining egg over the top crust, Cut several slits in the top crust to vent steam.

Bake for 10 min. then reduce to 350 and bake for another 30-35 min., until the crust is brown and the juice begins to bubble through the vents.

This is so good! It does get runny, although fresh peaches aren't as bad. Pretty easy to make.

Oreo Brownies

By: Trisha

From: Katie Weber

3/4 Pkg. Oreos- crushed

1 Brownie Mix

1 Small Jar Marshmallow Creme

1 Container Chocolate Frosting

Put Oreos in a ziplock and crunch. It doesn't need to be fine, coarse bits are great! Put most in a greased 9 x 13. Mix Brownie mix as directed and put on top of oreos. Just dab it on so the oreos don't move around, but try to get it even. Bake as directed on box. When it comes out put Marshmallow Creme on, spread it evenly. Let it set a bit and then frost it with the Chocolate Frosting and put remaining bits of oreos on top. If you need more you can crunch up more, unless you ate them.

This is SOOOO good! I can't believe how yummy these things are! You've gotta try them at least once. If anyone can think of a better name for these I'd love to hear it.

Apple Crisp

By: Trisha

From: Jamie

8 Granny Apples

1 1/2 C. Brown Sugar

2/3 C. Softened Butter

1 C. Flour

1 C. Oats

1 1/2 t. Cinnamon

1 1/4 t. Nutmeg

Peel, core, slice the apples and put in a casserole dish, I used a 8 x 11. 

Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl then spread on the apples. Bake at 375 for around 35 minutes, maybe a little longer depending on the dish.

I have an apple machine that cores, peels, and slices. It is so nice and worth every penny! After I use this machine on my apples I cut them 4 ways to make the rings smaller- into small slices.

This topping is the best! So yummy. Thanks Jamie for sharing.

Black-Bottom Banana Bars

By: Trisha

From: Geneal Conlin

1/2 C. Margarine softened

1 C. Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1 1/2 C. Mashed Ripe Bananas

1 1/2 C. Flour

1 tsp. Baking Powder

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/4 C. Baking Cocoa

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined. Blend in the bananas. Combine flour, soda, powder, salt; then add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide the batter in half. Add cocoa to half; spread into a greased 13 X 9 baking pan. Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 for around 25 minutes.

This is really yummy and tastes a lot like banana bread, with a chocolaty twist. Gotta love a grandmas recipes.