This makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. Also great for Christmas Bazaar item. Decorate with pretty label and a circle of Christmas fabric under the jar ring. Using the same basic recipe you can substitute different fruits and vegetables to make other varieties.
2/3 cup shortening
2 2/3 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 cups mashed bananas
2/3 cup water
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons…
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup super fine sugar
2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
Optional: raw sugar or large granulated sugar for coating
1. Mix the butter and sugar. Then pour in the flour and blend to a crumbly consistency.
2. Lay out on your kitchen counter and form a dough.
3. Spread the sugar on parchment paper then roll the dough into a cylinder shape on top.
4. Wrap the dough in saran wrap and cool in…
Apple butters are lower in sugar than traditional jams and, once opened, they need to be kept in the fridge. Cooking the apples in cider brings a delightful sparkle to the butter, the flavour of which will vary depending on the type of cider used (pick one you enjoy drinking).
If using windfall apples, cut away any damaged or bruised bits, ensuring there are 1kg/2lb 4oz cooking apples at the end. Rinse and roughly chop the apples into chunks. Place in a large saucepan with the cider and cook gently until soft and fluffy. Remove from the heat.
Push the apple mixture through a large sieve into a bowl. Weigh the fruit purée and…
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
Vegetable oil for frying
Pastries ‘039; Sugar for dusting
Imagine a cookie, dense with the fudgy, chocolate essence reminiscent of a brownie, crowned with that signature crinkled top. Yet, it also possesses the cookie’s beloved attributes: a conveniently handheld treat, soft at first bite with a subtle crispy edging. A dual dessert experience!
30 minutes active, 30 minutes inactive | 
Serves 24
Our Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Maple Cinnamon Buttercream are the ultimate combination of softness, spice, and sweetness. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you for trying this recipe!
Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies:
1/2 tsp salt
Maple
This sweet potato pie is easy to prepare and a cold drink will go just right with it. 
¾ cup of sugar 
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
