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EASTMONT ORCHARDS' APPLE PIE

      Mom was always a really great cook.   She made wonderful meals and especially great desserts.   And since the family grew apples, she perfected a superb apple pie.   Start with a good crust!   You can make your own or buy a high quality crust and pie pan from the supermarket.   A nine-inch pie pan works well.   If you make the crust, follow most any recipe (the ingredients are simple) and use Crisco-type vegetable shortening.   The main thing to remember is:   DO NOT OVER-MIX THE CRUST!   The secret to flaky crust is to blend the flour and shortening LIGHTLY, even leaving some little pieces of shortening in the mix.  

      The next important thing is the variety of apples you use.   The very best variety we know of is JONATHAN.   It is an old variety grown in abundance in the Midwest.   Jonathan has a very distinctive tangy flavor which brings the pie alive.   If you can't find Jonathan, look for the tartest apples you can find.   Granny Smith and Braeburn will also work well.

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Fill the pie shell until it's mounded pretty high because the apples will "cook down."
  • Mix 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg together.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the apples and lightly shake the pie so the mixture falls through.
  • Dot the sugar mixture with some butter.
  • Dampen the crust edges, place the top crust, and then crimp.
  • Cut three or four vents in the top crust.
      Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.   Lower oven to 375 and bake another 45 minutes or until the crust is dark golden brown.   The apple juice may run over so it's a good idea to place a piece of foil on the rack below the pie.   Enjoy!


ELEANOR'S APPLE CRISP
  • Spread 5 cups of sliced and pared apples evenly in a greased 8" x 8" x 2" pan.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the apples.
  • Mix together 1 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup of butter or margarine, and 3/4 cup of flour.
  • Sprinkle this on top of the apples and bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Serves six people.

APPLE SPICE CAKE

Ingredients:
  • 3-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3 fresh eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 cups chopped and pared apples
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   Combine the flour, sugar, butter (or margarine,) eggs, soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in large mixing bowl.   Mix until blended - it will be very dry.   Add apples one cup at a time and mix well.   Stir in nuts.   Put into a well-greased bundt pan or 10" tube pan.   Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.   Cool in pan 15 minutes and then remove.   Dust with confectioner's sugar.


APPLE BUTTER

Ingredients:
  • 2 Quarts quartered apples
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cider
  • 2-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves

Cooking Instructions:

Cook apples in water until soft.  Mash with food processor  and add the remaining ingredients.
Cook down simmering gently until thick.  About 2 or 3 hours.  Makes 6-six ounce jars.





APPLE NUT BARS

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/4 cup melted margarine
  • 1 cup apples, chopped
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Place the batter in a greased 9” X 13” baking pan.  Bake
For 40 to 50 minutes or until the edges are golden.  Remove from oven and cut into bars while still warm, not hot.  Note: Before serving, you might want to roll the bars in confectioner’s sugar or
Spread with a cream cheese frosting. 




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