Feeling THANKFUL!!
At this holiday season, with the tradition of big family meals and gathering around the table together, it's also a time of remembering, and feeling gratitude for blessings.
I miss my parents at times like these, but remembering Dad's corny jokes and Mom's great cooking brings smiles and warms my heart.
And this recipe for All-American Apple Pie was one of Momma's best.
I haven't made a pie for ages, but I remember baking pies a LOT as a teenager. In fact, I think I was the designated pie-baker in the family. Another sister's specialty was cookies, and another sister's specialty was bread-baking. Which we did a lot! (Seven loaves a week, at least.) Actually, we each took turns baking everything. And my sisters and I usually collected a several blue ribbons at the fair as a result.
I made this apple pie (and the luscious pie crust too) yesterday, and I even remembered how to flute the edges.
Baked for about 40 minutes. Even got to use my new pot holder <<.
Isn't it amazing how just one bite can be a mouthful of memories? Delicious!!
Baked for about 40 minutes. Even got to use my new pot holder <<.
Isn't it amazing how just one bite can be a mouthful of memories? Delicious!!
Just look at that tender, flaky crust. I think it's the lard...
Roll out leftover piecrust dough, cut out into fun shapes, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, then bake just until done - about 10-12 minutes for a great snack.
Then I came home tonight to the pie half-gone with a little note from my dear husband:
I think I may have to start baking a little more often...
Feeling thankful for the blessings of family; for learning and working together, and for my own parents who taught me what it meant to make a house a home.
~The Momma
