Archive for August 15th, 2006

National Peach Month

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Easy Peach Cobbler
8 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cloves
Zest of 1 lemon, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1 refrigerated 9-inch pie crust
For the topping:
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Toss peaches with […]

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August 15 is Lemon Meringue Pie Day

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Something cool with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness is an ideal dessert for a hot summer day. This recipe is from Betty Crocker:
Luscious Lemon Meringue Pie
Perfect Baked Pie Crust (See Below)
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 […]

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