Holiday Recipe Exchange sent/received thread...COMPLETED!!

[Pooh67_68]

 

[Meriweather]

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Apple and Dried Cranberry Pie

Recipe By :Bon Appetit, October 1993
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled -- cut 1 inch thick
8 tablespoons ice water
Filling
1 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 1/4 pounds pippin apples, peeled, quartered, cored -- thin sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yok
1 teaspoon whipping cream

Crust: Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter. Cut in using on/off turns until the butter is cut into 1/4" pieces. Add 7 tablespoons ice water and blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by
tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball. Divide into two pieces. Flatten pieces into disks. Wrap in plastic. Chill at least 30 minutes. Let soften at room temp before rolling out.
Filling: Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375ºF.
Combine cranberries, sugar, flour and allspice in large bowl.
Mix in apples, then brandy and vanilla extract.
Roll out 1 dough disk on floured surface to 13" round. Transfer to a 9" diameter pie dish.
Spoon in apple filling, mounding slightly in center.
Roll out second dough disk on floured surface to 13" round. Drape crust over filling. Trim overhang to 1/2". Press crust edges together; fold under. Crimp edge.
Stir yolk and cream in small bowl to blend. Brush over top(but NOT edge) of pie. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake pie until apples are tender and crust is golden (about 1 hour).
Transfer to rack. Let stand 1 hour. Serve pie warm or at room temp.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

mine is ready to go out in the morning . Packed and ready I hope she enjoys it .


BTW I will be out of town in DISNEY WORLD ( YEAH FOR ME ) 10/25-10/31 so I wont know if mine gets here till after then .....

 

[TeresaNJ]

I'm leaving for WDW on Sunday morning, so I won't be mailing mine out until sometime during the week, as I want to get a few extra things while I'm in the "world" to add to my package. So although I live in NJ, the package will be mailed from Florida!!

 

[ADisneygirl]

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Apple Danish Cheesecake

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecake

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Filling
8 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 egg
Topping
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups thinly sliced, peeled tart apples
1/3 cup slivered almonds

In a small bowl, combine flour, almonds and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. add extract. shape dough into a ball; place between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Roll out into a 10" circle. Transfer to a greased 9" springform pan; gently press dough against the bottom and up sides of pan. Refrigerate for 30 min.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and cream of tartar until smooth. Add egg, beat on low just until combined. Pour over crust.
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add apples and stir until coated. Spoon over the filling. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 min. or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 min. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

oohh! Only 198 more or so to send me! lol Seriously, besides shopping for my package I will be making cheesecake this weekend. Thanks for some fresh new choices for me!

 

[jwsqrdplus2]

Another one here who will be downloading the pumpkin cheesecake recipe!!

Hopefully I will get to the store this weekend to pick up my extras. If not, mine will be one of those that goes out at the bitter end. I apologize up front to my exchangee. Real life is very hectic right now. On a positive note, my recipes are ready to go!!

 

[JennaTX]

Thanks Meriweather for all of the great recipes! You are giving all of us "extras" in this exchange!

 

[Pooh67_68]

 

[PixieDust32]

 

[Meriweather]

Only one person left to pick up her name

Glad you are liking the recipes.
Any requests.....like I said, I have over 6000 on the computer.

One of my favorite cheesecakes (and it's not even chocolate ):


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Carrot 'n Raisin Cheesecake

Recipe By :alt.cooking.chat
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter -- melted
24 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
4 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 cup carrot -- finely shredded
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice
1 cup sifted powdered sugar

Combine crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and margarine.
Press into bottom of 9" springform pan.
Bake 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
Combine 20 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in eggs and juice.
Add combined remaining flour, carrots, raisins and spices; mix well. Pour over crust.
Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees, continue baking for 55 minutes more. Loosen cake from rim of pan. Cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
Combine remaining cream cheese and juice, mixing until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well blended. Spread over top of cheesecake. Garnish with additional raisins and finely shredded carrots, if desired.

 

[PixieDust32]

 

[kelleigh1]

Nancy: Did J pick up her name? I told her to log in last night. She was at her friend's house when I called, so I think she was going to get online before she left.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Sent my exchange today, with DC and insurance. Was told it will take 3 days to get there. Hope she like it.

 

[Gymbomom]

My box is ready to go!!! I am waiting for my Halloween candy name and to the post office I will go!!! :0

 

[Pooh67_68]

Sorry Nancy, but

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Carrot 'n Raisin Cheesecake

Recipe By :alt.cooking.chat
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter -- melted
24 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
4 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 cup carrot -- finely shredded
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice
1 cup sifted powdered sugar

Combine crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and margarine.
Press into bottom of 9" springform pan.
Bake 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
Combine 20 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in eggs and juice.
Add combined remaining flour, carrots, raisins and spices; mix well. Pour over crust.
Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees, continue baking for 55 minutes more. Loosen cake from rim of pan. Cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
Combine remaining cream cheese and juice, mixing until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well blended. Spread over top of cheesecake. Garnish with additional raisins and finely shredded carrots, if desired.

 

[Meriweather]

Nancy: Did J pick up her name? I told her to log in last night. She was at her friend's house when I called, so I think she was going to get online before she left.

Yes, she did

But, still one more to go....she has until tomorrow and then I am reassigning her name Can't take the chance that someone won't receive.

LOL...sorry, Heidi...but it is yummy...and you won't like the cranberry ones I am going to get to

 

[Meriweather]

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Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

Recipe By :Family Circle
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Graham cracker crust
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter -- softened
2 tablespoons sugar
Chocolate cream cheese filling
24 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
8 ounces semisweet chocolate -- melted and cooled
3/4 cup dairy sour cream
7 tablespoons strong coffee

Oven 350 degrees F
Graham cracker crust: Combine crumbs, butter and sugar in container of electric blender or food processor. Cover and whirl at high speed until well combined.
Press crumb mixture into bottom of 8" spring form pan. Set aside.
Chocolate cream cheese filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar and eggs in food processor. Cover and whirl at high speed until smooth and well blended. Add chocolate, sour cream and coffee. Whirl until well blended. Pour on top of crust.
Bake 45 minutes. Turn oven off and prop door open slightly. Leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 1 hour. Remove the pan from oven and cool on wire rack.
Refrigerate overnight.
Loosen sides of pan and remove. Let cake stand 15 minutes before serving.

 

[mrsheppo]

Just finished printing up my recipes and will be mailing out either tomorrow or Monday.

 

[Pooh67_68]

and you won't like the cranberry ones I am going to get to

Nope

 

[Meriweather]

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Cranberry Bread

Recipe By :Betty Crocker's Homemade Quick Breads
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups cranberries -- fresh or frozen
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans -- coarsely chopped
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Oven 350 degrees. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 or 9 x 5 x 3".
Mix cranberries, sugar, oil, milk, orange peel, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Pour into pans.
Bake 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
Loosen sides of loaves from pans. Remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack before slicing.
Store tightly wrapped in refrigerator up to 1 week.