Friday, November 30, 2007

Candy Apple Pie

6 c thinly sliced peeled baking apples
2 T lime juice
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 t ground cinnamon
1/4 t ground nutmeg
1/4 t salt
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2 T butter

Topping:
1/2 c butter
1 1/2 c brown sugar
3 T heavy cream (or evaporated milk)
1/2 c chopped pecans

In a large bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine dry ingredients; add to the apples and toss lightly. Place bottom pastry in a 9-in oie plate; fill with apple mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Flute edges high; cut steam vents. Bake at 400 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender.

Meanwhile, for topping, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar until it is dissolved. Then add the cream; bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Pour over top crust. Return to oven for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Italian Subs

This is a recipe I got from my mom, and it was a favorite of mine from the first bite... I am a hot-sub kinda gal.

Italian Subs

Sub rolls
Deli turkey
Deli ham
Deli Salami
Sliced Provolone Cheese
Italian Dressing
sweet onion, thinly sliced
tomato, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 350. Brush italian dressing on sub roll. Layer on turkey, ham, a slice of salami, a slice of cheese, and onion. Wrap in tin foil and bake for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through. Top with sliced tomato before serving/eating.