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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 VIVACIOUS VANILLA BANANA-MARSHMALLOW-COCONUT PUDDING

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A quick and delicious dessert to put together but ohhh so difficult to wait until it sets... Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 20 Mins. Refrigerate: 2 hours INGREDIENTS: PUDDING: 1 (5.1 oz. box) instant vanilla pudding 1 (12 oz. can) cold evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed) 1-1/2 cup cold water 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) FILLING ADDITIONS: 2 slightly ripe bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup shredded coconut, chopped finer TOPPING: 1 cup fresh whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (or granulated sugar) --Sprinkle topping with a pinch of ground cinnamon METHOD: In  medium, round, glass bowl, whisk all the pudding ingredients for 3 minutes to slightly thicken. Gently fold in fruit additions. Evenly spread whipped cream topping over pudding mixture, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to all...

SANDRA'S PECAN MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES

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Melt in your mouth cookies that are superbly airy and tender� Yields: 32 cookies Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 12 Mins. Melt in your mouth cookies that are superbly airy and tender� INGREDIENTS 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 2-1/2 cups confectioners� sugar, divided 1 teaspoon bourbon-vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Pinch of fine-grain sea salt 2 cups pecans, very finely chopped METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside a couple of baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat liners. With an electric or stand mixer, beat butter, 1/2 cup confectioners� sugar, and bourbon-vanilla extract , until pale yellow and fluffy. Add sifted flour, salt and nuts to batter; and mix to incorporate (if using a hand mixer, you may want to use a spoon at this point), ensuring to scrape sides of bowl. Roll dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased, lined baking sheets. Bake 12 minutes, until lightly golden. While hot, roll in remaining 1-1/...

SANDRA�S EASY PUMPKIN LOG ROLL with a CREAMY MAPLE FILLING

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A phenomenal dessert that freezes well, so the pumpkin log roll  can be made ahead of time and sliced while frozen into pieces  for a stunning  presentation.. . Servings: (10 to 12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 12-15 Mins. INGREDIENTS Roll: Wet Mixture: 3 large eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup pure pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dry Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt Filling: 1 (8 oz. tub), cold, whipped cream cheese 1 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar, sifted 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon mapleine --Additional confectioners� sugar (for decoration) METHOD Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 15�x10� jelly-roll pan; line with parchment paper, then spray top of paper as well. Set aside a clean tea towel ...