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No Waste Fresh Apple Cider
I discovered this purely by accident. I was simmering down some apples in my crock pot to make apple pie filling. I put them on low and left. When I came back I noticed that I had put way too much water on them so I just caught the apples in a slotted spoon and […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Smoothie Recipe
I love this smoothie as a healthy breakfast the day after Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving morning while I’m busy cooking. 1 can (16 oz.) cranberry sauce 1 bag (16 oz) frozen unsweetened peach slices, partially thawed 1 container (6 oz) vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add everything in blender […]
Continue readingCranberry Apple Sauce Recipe
1 can cranberry sauce (can use jellied or whole berry) 1 pint applesauce Mix well and chill before serving. This is good with turkey or ham, even pork chops or grilled chicken. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will […]
Continue readingLoretta’s Carrot Raisin Salad
HBHW Reader Loretta shares her favorite summer recipe. 2 LBS SHREDDED CARROTS (2 BAGS) 1 CUP MAYO 1 CAN CHUNK PINEAPPLE; DRAINED 1 CUP RAISINS 1/2 CUP SUGAR 1 CUP WALNUTS (OPTIONAL) Mix well and chill for 2 hours. ( The longer the better) This is a simple recipe, but it’s so good and healthy […]
Continue readingClassic Waldorf Salad Recipe
This is a great apple Waldorf salad recipe. Perfect for dessert, potlucks or even a light lunch. 3 or 4 apples, unpeeled, cut from the core, and chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup raisins 2/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup walnuts (optional) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon […]
Continue readingBanana & Carrot Salad
2 cups shredded carrots 2 bananas, sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup yogurt or sour cream First shred your carrots. You can peel them before hand or not as you see fit. Then shred them on a cheese grater by hand, or in the food processor if you have electricity. Peel […]
Continue readingApple Pie
Easy Pie Crust 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the crust as directed in the recipe for Easy Pie Crust. Roll out both the top and bottom crusts. Carefully fit the bottom crust […]
Continue readingBerry Pie
Easy Pie Crust 3 to 4 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries or blackberries (see note at bottom of recipe) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (the secret ingredient) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon margarine First prepare the pie crust for a double crust pie by […]
Continue readingBanana Cream Pie
1 pre-baked Pie Crust 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2-1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium eggs 1 tablespoon margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 or 3 bananas, sliced and sprinkled with a spoonful of lemon juice 1 cup of real cream, whipped or about 3 cups Whipped Topping First prepare the pie […]
Continue readingPeach Crisp from Canned Peaches
2 29-ounce cans peaches 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: 1/3 cup margarine, softened or melted 1 cup quick cooking oats 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat the oven to 400°. Open up the peaches and drain the juice into a small saucepan. Arrange […]
Continue readingDeep Dish Pie from Canned Peaches
Crust: 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: 2 – 29 ounce cans of peaches 2 cups juice from the canned peaches (add water to make 2 cups if necessary) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg First prepare the crust. In […]
Continue readingApple Cobbler
Biscuit topper: 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup melted margarine 1 medium egg 1/4 cup milk Prepare this while the apples are cooking. First get out a medium sized bowl. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl. Add […]
Continue readingBanana Honey Cake
3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick), melted 1 cup honey 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup yogurt (homemade is fine) 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Try to get them as lump-free […]
Continue readingChunky Crockpot Apple Sauce
8-10 large tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and cut in chunks 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar or Splenda Combine ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Serve warm, if desired. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. Isn’t it amazing what a […]
Continue readingRed-Hots Apple Sauce in the Crockpot
10-12 apples, peeled, cored & chopped 1 cup red hots 1 cup water Combine in crockpot. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or HIGH 4 hours. Serve warm or chilled. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. If red hots aren’t your thing, but you love crockpot recipes, try this chunky crockpot apple sauce instead. […]
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