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Amish Funeral Pie Recipe

Written by Dennis Regling in Recipes,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes

Amish Funeral Pie Recipe

This pie traditionally is served at funerals of Old Order Mennonites and Amish.  This pie became a favorite of Mennonite cooks because the ingredients were always available and the pie kept well.  That meant it could be made a day or two before the funeral supper and freed hands for other tasks since the pie does not need refrigeration.
Funeral Pie is also known as Raisin Pie and Rosina Pie (German for raisin).
For many years Funeral Pie or Raisin Pie was served with the meal prepared for family and friends at the wake following a funeral.  When a friend or neighbor passed away, it was common to take a gift of food to pay your last respects.
Before there was refrigeration, fresh fruits were not readily available, but most homes had dried raisins on hand.
 Ingredients
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground all spice
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 double – crust pie crust – homemade or frozen prepared
  • 1 egg, beaten well
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place raisins into a 2 quart saucepan with the water and orange juice and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until raisins are plump.
  3. Combine the sugars, cornstarch and spices in a small bowl and stir well. Gradually add to the raisin mixture and cook and stir for about 5 minutes until mixture thickens and bubbles.
  4. Off the heat add nuts, butter and vinegar and stir to combine.
  5. Spoon mixture into the bottom piecrust, top with the second crust and crimp tightly.
  6. Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape and brush lightly with beaten egg.
  7. Bake 25 30 minutes until golden brown and crust is completely baked.
  8. Cool on wire rack until completely cool before slicing to serve
Try Amish Fried Pies. The recipe is HERE
http://amishohio.blogspot.com/2016/09/amish-fry-pies-recipe.html

Old Fashion Amish-Style Scalloped Potatoes w/ Ham

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Old Fashion Amish-Style Scalloped Potatoes w/ Ham

This is a delicious casserole. With some salad and fresh bread, it makes a meal.
The Pennsylvania Dutch are a hard working people and an Amish saying is, “Them that works hard, eats hearty.”

Get ready for a hearty and comforting dish that will transport you straight to grandma’s kitchen! These Amish Scalloped Potatoes with Ham are the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The creamy potatoes and savory ham will melt in your mouth, and the cheesy top will add a delicious crunch. Perfectly paired with a side salad or green beans, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a comforting and delicious meal that will warm your hearts and souls.

Amish recipes are a blend of dishes from their many homelands and the ingredients grown in their newly adopted country which produced tasty dishes that have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations.

Ingredients
4 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups diced ham
3 Tablespoons  butter
3 Tablespoons   flour
1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 tsp salt
Dash pepper
McCormick paprika, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then whisk in the flour. Let it cook for a minute and then add the milk; season with salt and pepper. While stirring, bring the mixture to a slow boil.
Place half of the sliced potatoes in a greased casserole dish.  Add half the ham. Cover with half of the sauce. Repeat and sprinkle the top with paprika.
Bake for 1 hour and serve.

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Amish-Style Spaghetti Sauce

Written by Dennis Regling in Recipes,Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes

The Amish have a saying when asked how much of an ingredient you should put in a certain recipe.  The answer is “however much is necessary.”    Wie viel ist nötig.
You add however much is necessary to make a make a recipe work or to taste great.  For example, if the tomatoes you use are too acidic, you can add a little sugar. If you like a lot of meat, add more. If you like a thicker sauce, add more tomato paste.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped, about 3/4 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, about 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup – fresh basil
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
  • 4 whole cloves
  • Salt and pepper
  • Grated Parmesan and Pasta of choice
  • Cooked Pasta

Directions

  • Brown meat over medium high heat
  • Drain fat.
  • Add olive oil.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until clear and tender.
  • Add minced garlic and stir about one minute.
  • Add basil, tomatoes and tomato paste, Balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper and cloves.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower temperature to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove the cloves from the sauce.

Stir pasta and sauce together. Sprinkle with cheese.
Enjoy.

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Authentic Amish Buttermilk Pie Recipe

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Authentic Amish Buttermilk Pie
A delicious, easy to make dessert. 

Ingredients

  • 9-inch deep dish pie crust can be frozen or make your own. (See recipe below.)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Whisk together eggs, 1 cup sugar, flour, buttermilk, vanilla and butter. 
  • Pour into pie crust.
  • Combine 2 Tbsp sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of pie.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven and cool completely. 
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 Deep Dish Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 cups flour
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 cup cold butter
  • 1⁄4 cup shortening
  • 4 -5 tablespoons cold water
  • 9 1⁄2 inches deep dish pie plate

Directions

  1. In food processor, pulse flour, salt butter and vegetable shortening until in large crumbs.
  2. Add cold water; pulse until mixture starts to form a ball. (Do not over mix).
  3. Shape dough into round disc.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap.
  5. Freeze for 10 minutes until easy to handle.
  6. Roll dough into 11 inch circle on floured surface.
  7. Fit dough into 9 1/2 inch deep dish pie plate.
  8. Turn edge under and flute.
  9. Pour in filling and bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes.

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    Amish Snickerdoodle Toast Recipe

    Written by Dennis Regling in Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes,Recipes

    Amish recipe

    A delicious breakfast idea. Can be frozen the night before and them baked in the morning. 

    Amish Snickerdoodle  Toast

    1 1/4 cups half and half cream
    3  eggs, beaten
    2 TBS sugar
    1 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 tsp vanilla
    5 cups of cinnamon and sugar crispy sweetened cereal, (Cinnamon Toast Crunch), crushed
    12 (3/4 inch thick) slices of Amish bread

    Spray a 15 by 10 by 1 inch baking tray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

    Beat together the cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Place the crushed cereal in another bowl. dip the bread slices into the egg mixture, allowing it to sit for several minutes on both sides so that some of it is absorbed by the bread. Dip the soaked bread into the crushed cereal, coating it on both sides. Place on the prepared baking tray. When they are all dipped and coated and place on the pan.

    Place in an oven that has been preheated to425*F
    Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, turning over halfway through the baking period.

    Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.

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    Amish Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole Recipe

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    Amish Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

    Ingredients:
    3 cups Idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb.
    4 tablespoons butter…
    4 tablespoons flour
    2 cups milk
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese, diced
    1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
    1 lb. smoked sausage
    1/8 teaspoon paprika

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    Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole
     

    Directions:

    • Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch “half moon” cuts.
    • Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.
    • Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole.
    • Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
    • Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.)
    • Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat.
    • Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
    • Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).

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