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SANDRA'S 10-APPLE NO-SHRINK DEEP-DISH ALMOND-CRUST PIE

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By gently par-cooking the apples beforehand, I've finally solved the problem of apples shrinking as they cook, and therefore this method prevents leaving a gap between crust and apples that have typically collapsed upon cooling... Servings: (8-10) Prep/Par-Cook: 30 Mins. Bake: 65 Mins. INGREDIENTS Almond Crust --(A hearty, darker, and super flavorful crust) 2 cups all-purpose flour --plus extra for rolling 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes --plus extra for filling below 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain kosher salt 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 4 to 6 tablespoons cold milk 1 large egg, beaten Filling --(No shrink) 10 mixed apples (I used Granny Smith and McIntosh), washed, unpeeled, cored and cut into 3/4" pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons corn ...

SANDRA'S VERSATILE SWEET ZUCCHINI BREAD RECIPE

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A very versatile recipe where you can change out certain ingredients, for example:  --*6 oz. container (Appx. 1/2 cup) Peach Yogurt  with your favorite flavor, and/or --*2 cups of zucchini with your favorite combo of fruit/berries  (i.e., apple, carrot, raspberries, bananas, etc.); and/or, --*Toasted slivered almonds to various nuts and/or the addition of  chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruit, and so on...  ~ Have fun with it, I do! ~ Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 1 Hr. "I have only used half of this huge Juneau-Alaskan-Grown zucchini and made 16 mini Versatile Sweet Zucchini Bread loaves so far. Mucho thanks to sis Nadine and friend Kathy!" Yields: (2 Regular Loaves, or 4 Mini) INGREDIENTS Wet: 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil *1 (6 oz. container) Peach 99% fat-free yogurt - (Or, your flavor choice); --I typically use what I have on hand, which was Yoplait (Appx. 1/2 cup) 3 teaspoons vanilla extract Dry (Sifted through a sieve atop wet ingredients): 2-3/4 cups a...