Caramel pies are basically pecan pies without the pecans. It’s all of the gooey goodness in a pecan pie for people with a nut allergy. This recipe is old school, southern. When I say ‘old school’ I mean, we are using crisco/lard and corn syrup and we are not apologizing for it. This is the pie for the person in your life with the sweetest sweet tooth. …
Pies
Homemade Moon Pies
This post is going to be all about my trip to the grocery store to buy the ingredients for Moon Pies. I consider myself “old school” when it comes to the grocery store. There’s always a handwritten list in the order that you go through the grocery store (produce first, frozen food last). When I am making a new recipe the first time, I write out the whole recipe and then cross off the things I already have (like flour and butter).…
Mini Apple Pies
Mini pies should be the new cupcake. And by “cupcake” I mean, people should willingly wait in a substantial line to pay $5 + each for a delicious flaky crust filled with fresh fruit and spices.
On our trip to Maui this year I went to the mini-pie bakery of the future. Leoda’s Kitchen in Olowalu cranks out a wonderful spread of mini pies like Olowalu Lime, Apple Crumb, and my personal favorite Chocolate Haupia made from farm fresh and sustainable ingredients. …
