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Pumpkin Crumble with Apples, Raisins and Bourbon Ingredients one 2-to-2-1/2 pound pumpkin, cut in 2-inch square chunks (rind on) 2 large Golden Delicious apples, about 1 pound 1/2 cup granulated sugar juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 1/4 cup bourbon 2 tablespoons raisins 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar Directions 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F2Place the pumpkin chunks in a roasting pan and pour in water to a depth of 1/4 inchCover tightly with foilPlace in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is just tenderRemove from the oven, cut away the rind and stringy flesh and cut the pumpkin flesh into slices about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick 3While the pumpkin is cooking, peel and core the apples and cut each apple into 16 slicesToss the slices with the granulated sugar and lemon juiceHeat 1/2 stick of butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it melts and starts to sizzleAdd the apple slicesStir wellAdd the bourbon, raisins, allspice and cardamomAs soon as the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutesThen add the cooked pumpkinTurn off the heat4Make the topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats,and brown sugarCut the remaining stick of butter into 16 or so pieces and knead it into the oat mixture until you have lumps the size of small peasDo not overwork it5Butter the bottom of a 12-inch oval casseroleSpread the pumpkin and apple mixture out in it and top with an even layer of the oat mixturePlace under a broiler until the top is sizzling brown, 2 to 3 minutesLet rest for 5 minutes and serve.
Better make a fruit saladOr, you can make this recipe belowInstead of using whipped cream, use 2 2/3 cups Cool-Whip (non dairy)Should work fineFrozen Waldorf Salad 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups heavy cream, whipped 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, cut in 1/2 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained 2 medium apples, diced, skins left on 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped 8 fresh or maraschino cherries 8 sprigs fresh mint leaves In a saucepan, combine the sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and salt over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickRemove from heat and let coolFold whipped cream into the cooled syrup mixtureStir in marshmallows, grapes, pineapple, apples, celery and nutsSpread mixture into an 8x8” pan and freeze until frozen throughout, at least 2 hoursRemove the salad from the freezer 5 minutes before servingCut into 8 squaresGarnish each serving with a cherry and a sprig of fresh mintThese can also be made in muffin tins lined w/ paper muffin cups for individual servings.
Easy Eggless Chocolate Cake INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons butter DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)Grease and flour one 8 x 8 inch square panSift the flour, sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt togetherMake a well in the center and add the water, oil, vinegar and vanillaBeat until smooth and pour batter into the prepared panBake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutesTo Make Frosting: Combine the 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk and butter in the top half of a double boiler and cook until thickSpread warm mixture over the top of a slightly cooled cake.
1Commuters from Metro Area who don't pay commuter taxes2Development - Office Buildings, Condos, Townhouses New Retail, i.e., heavy machinery, trucks, cranes3Using contracted companies to maintain streetsThe streets weren't even this bad when we didn't have all the necessary tools for repairBefore the City's Checks were Good!
