Caramel Pecan Apple Muffins

by
No comments yet

Caramel Apple Muffins
Any one who loves caramel apples will love these muffins. These are great served with breakfast, or with coffee.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 12 caramels, chopped

TOPPING

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon
    and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, butter and vanilla.
    Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple, pecans and
    caramels.
    Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine topping
    ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
    Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing
    from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: 14 muffins.

Favorite Dutch Apple Pie

by
No comments yet

Favorite Dutch Apple Pie
Everything about this dessert makes it the top request for family gatherings and one of our favorite apple pie recipes. The delightful crust cuts beautifully to reveal a filling with pieces of diced apple. At harvesttime or any time, you cannot beat this delectable apple pie.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/4 cups cold water
  • 3 cups diced peeled tart apples
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, pecans and butter; set aside 1 cup for topping.
  2. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate; set aside.
  3. Combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a large saucepan until smooth; bring to a boil.
  4. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  5. Remove from the heat; stir in apples and vanilla.
  6. Pour into crust; top with reserved crumb mixture.
  7. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack.

Yield: 6-8 servings.

Grilled Fillets with Pecans and Green Bean Ravioli

by
No comments yet

Grilled-Fillets-with-Pecans-and-Green-Bean-Ravioli

Ingredients

  • 4 4-ounce beef tenderloin fillets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 20-ounce package refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli
  • 1 8-ounce package fresh small green beans
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Grill, covered with grill lid, 5 to 8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155°. Let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Cook ravioli and green beans in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven 4 to 5 minutes or until green beans are crisp-tender. Drain.
  3. Heat pecans in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Remove from skillet; wipe skillet clean. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until garlic is caramel-colored and butter begins to brown. Remove from heat, and stir in sage, hot pasta mixture, and pecans. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with fillets.

Broccoli Slaw with Candied Pecans

by
No comments yet

Broccoli-Slaw-with-Candied-Pecans
Everyone is sure to love this broccoli slaw with sweet candied pecans at your next cook out.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 small head napa cabbage (about 1 pound), thinly sliced*
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 (3.5-oz.) package roasted glazed pecan pieces

Preparation

  1. Cut broccoli florets from stems; separate florets into small pieces using a paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems; finely chop stems.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; add cabbage, raisins, and broccoli, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour. Stir in pecans just before serving.

*1 (16-oz.) package coleslaw mix may be substituted.

Candied Pecans

by
No comments yet

Candied-Pecans

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons dark corn syrup

Preparation

  1. Stir together pecan halves, brown sugar, and dark corn syrup in a small bowl.
  2. Spread mixture in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan.
  3. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until glaze thickens, stirring every 4 minutes.
  4. Spread in a single layer on wax paper; cool completely, separating pecans as they cool. (For the prettiest garnish, leave some in clusters.)
  5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Yield: Makes about 2 cups.