Vidalia Sweet Onion Pie Recipe

One good benefit of having a home care business and working with the elderly is learning great stories from days gone by and learning of great recipes. Vidalia sweet onion pie is one of those recipes.

Vidalia sweet onion pie is great any time of year. In the summer when they are coming out of those Indiana gardens, it is even better as you can make a complete garden meal.

Vidalia Sweet Onion Pie will be one of those recipes you will want to try. 

Ingredients needed to make an Onion Pie:

• 9-inch piecrust
• Vidalia or Sweet onions; sliced, enough to fill the pie pan.
• 3 Tbsp butter or Olive oil; for a healthier pie
• 3 Eggs; beaten
• ½ Cup Fat Free Evaporated Milk
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 9-inch pie pan 

Instructions to make a Vidalia Sweet Onion Pie:

A Great Summer Time Meal

1. First thing you will need to do is either make or buy a piecrust. Why do the hard part when Wal-mart, Kroger, Martins or your local store will have a great pre-made crust.
2. Let your crust come to room temperature and put it in your pie pan.
3. Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 minutes should suffice.
4. Slice and sauté the Vidalia onions in butter or olive oil until tender. Put your sautéed onions in your crust.
5. Beat the eggs and add fat free evaporated milk. Add salt and pepper.
6. Pour eggs mixture over your sautéed onions, place in your pre-heated oven add bake for 18-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Serve the Vidalia sweet onion warm, your family is going to love it.

Homemade Made from Scratch Pumpkin Pie

The homemade pie from 2009

Many people have never made a pumpkin pie from scratch as buying them is so much easier. I myself have made pumpkin pies and started with canned pumpkin however, after growing my own, which are near organic, I love the test the pumpkin gives your pumpkin breads and pies. Therefore, this year, if you need to start making one with canned pumpkin it is just fine, however, you may want to consider cooking down a fresh pumpkin soon.

In 2009, my daughter learned to make a pumpkin pie from scratch and by doing this; we kept a family learning tradition and experience alive. 

Ingredients needed to make a Pumpkin Pie:

• 2 Cups Homegrown Pumpkin
• 3 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 2 Eggs
• 2/3   Cup brown sugar firmly packed
• 1 ½  Vitamin D Milk
• 1 pre-made crust or better yet make that too

Instructions to make a Pumpkin Pie:

1. First thing to do is pick your organic pumpkin and wash it.
2.  Cut your pumpkin in half and remove the seeds. Save them to roast. 
3. Get a large stockpot and put enough water in it to cover the pumpkin. Quarter each half and put them in the water. Put the pot on the stove and heat it to boiling. Let your pumpkin cook until soft. 
4. Remove the cooked pumpkin from the water. Let the pumpkin drain to keep it from being too watery. Scoop the pumpkin meat out and put in a big mixing bowl or blender.
5. Using the hand mixer or blender; blend until you have smooth pumpkin puree`. 
6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Now you are ready to make your pie just as you would if you would have opened a can, thus allowing the experience of making a homemade pumpkin pie from scratch a reality. 
7. Using a large mixing bowl beat the eggs using a little to brush the rim of your crust. 
8. Put brown sugar, spices and pumpkin in with the eggs and mix well on medium speed. Gradually add in your milk. 
9. Pour your pumpkin mixture into the crust.  Place in your heated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the middle of pumpkin pie looks set up.  If your pumpkin is watery, it will alter the baking time.
10. Let the pumpkin pie cool and serve. If you choose, you can add whipped topping made from scratch pumpkin pie.

***Update: After learning to cook pumpkin the hard way; over the years I have learned to do things quicker and smarter. Cut the pumpkin in 1/2, remove the seeds and place in a 375 Degree (F) oven and bake 1-1 1/2 or until soft. 

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

No doubt you've seen pumpkins in fields, in grocery stores and at road side stands for sale. Maybe you are like we are and have grown your own. What are your plans for the pumpkins? Are you making pies, breads, sweet and easy pumpkin whip, pumpkin cake doughnuts or simply carving for Halloween? Whatever you make out of or do with the pumpkins don't forget to save the seeds for roasting. 

Pumpkin seeds not only taste good but they are also good for you. If you've never toasted or roasted pumpkin seeds that's OK there is always a first time.
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It's Pumpkin Time

Grand daughter in 2009

 It's pumpkin time once again in Indiana. How do you plan on using your home grown pumpkins? Are you going to make pumpkin bread, Pumpkin soup, Pumpkin pies or simply going to carve a face into it?

Ex-Large pumpkins are great for carving a jack-o-lantern, however, they can still be used in baking.
If you do use a large pumpkin to make some holiday pies, what do you do with the rest?
The answer is freeze it for making other recipes later on in the year. 
Read more: Freezing Pumpkin

       

Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

Making a homemade organic pumpkin pie can be a new experience. But at your Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, isn't your family worth it? Ours is! So instead of simply opening a can, start by taking a garden fresh organic pumpkin, cut it down and cook it.

In doing this, we are also keeping a family learning experience alive. Making a homemade organic pumpkin pie is so awesome, try it!

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Walnut Molasses Pie Recipe

Wonderful pie recipes start appearing this time of year as you start planning Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Walnut Molasses Pie is an easy one to make and so delicious for any sweet tooth.  My husband rarely eats pie; however, he requested I make this one. I hope you try making a walnut molasses pie for your family and friends it is so good.

Ingredients needed:

• 3 Eggs, beaten
• 2 Tablespoons melted butter
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 Cup firmly packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup corn syrup
• 1/4 Cup mild molasses
• 1 Cup chopped walnuts
• 1 10-Inch unbaked piecrust

Instructions to make the Walnut Molasses Pie:

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, if you do not have a timer 20-30 minutes will suffice.
2. Using a medium sized bowl beat the eggs. To your eggs, add melted butter, vanilla, salt and nutmeg, mix well.
3. To your egg mixture, add the brown sugar, corn syrup and molasses. Mix well again. (If you are a diabetic, I would skip this pie this year.)
4. Chop your walnuts into small pieces and sprinkle them in unbaked 10-inch piecrust.
5. Pour the egg, sugar, molasses & corn syrup mixture over the nuts.
6. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the filling is set.
7. Let your walnut molasses pie cool a bit, then slice up, and enjoy.

Tip:

Serve the walnut molasses pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream