Southern Ambrosia Apple Pie Recipe
1/2 c brown sugar,Packed 1/2 c apple juice 2 T butter (or margarine) 2 T cornstarch 1/4 t salt 4 c thinly sliced baking apples -Peeled 2 t lemon juice 1 pastry shell (9 inches) -baked 1 egg 2/3 c evaporated milk 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c flaked coconut 2 t vanilla extract 1 t cinnamon,Ground Pecan Cream Topping 1 pk cream cheese,(8 ounces) -softened 1/2 c sugar 3/4 c chopped pecans,toasted 1 t vanilla extract 1 ct frozen whipped topping,(8 -ounces) thawed pecans toasted,optional
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring brown sugar, apple juice, butter, cornstarch and salt to a boil. Stir in apples and lemon juice; cook and stir over low heat until apples are crisp-tender, five to eight minutes. Pour into a pastry shell. In a small bowl, beat egg, milk, sugar, coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well. Pour over apple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until mixture is set. Cool on a wire rack. For topping, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over pie. Garnish with pecans if desired. Chill for four to six hours.
Southwestern Kabobs Yield: 4 Servings 4 ea boneless top loin pork -chops,cut into 1" cubes 4 T taco (or fajita seasoning) 1/2 ea green bell pepper,seeded & -cut into 1" pieces 1/2 lg onion,peeled & cut into 1" pieces
In a plastic bag or shallow bowl, toss together pork cubes with desired seasoning until pork is evenly coated. Thread pork cubes, alternating with pepper and onion pieces, onto skewers. Grill over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until pork is nicely browned.
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before using.
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