Tag: Vegetable Shortening

Fresh Tart Rhubarb Pie

Fresh Tart Rhubarb Pie

When I was a girl, my mom made Fresh Tart Rhubarb Pie from the rhubarb she grew in her garden. It was green, very sweet, very juicy, and so delicious. Paired with her flaky pie dough, it was always a hit. And still is today. 

Homemade Apple Pie

Homemade Apple Pie

Here is our family recipe for Homemade Apple Pie. Pastry that is flaky, tender, and delicious. Sweet apple filling that is juicy and tart. Combined to bring you the most lovely, appetizing apple pie we’ve ever tasted. 

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

This Traditional Pumpkin Pie recipe is one we make every year around Thanksgiving. It has been adapted from my mom’s recipe in that I add more salt to our crust and cloves to the pumpkin filling.  Continue reading Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie is my husband’s favorite pie. A delicious vanilla pudding flavored with sweetened coconut flakes and topped with a fluffy, light-as-clouds meringue.

Mom’s Peach Pie

Mom’s Peach Pie

Here’s my Mom’s Peach Pie recipe. My husband and daughters love it. The peach filling uses fresh peaches and a flour mixture to thicken the sauce. I like to buy freestone peaches vs those that cling to the pit. Some folks swear that cling peaches