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Maple Pecan Pie with Bourbon & Bacon

Maple Pecan Pie with Bourbon & Bacon

Maple Pecan Pie with Bourbon & Bacon

I meant to post this recipe a long time ago, but never did.  I found out today that it is National Pie Day, so it would make a perfect choice to post a pie recipe today.

This recipe includes some favorite ingredients.  First being Maple Syrup.  I use a grade ‘B’ syrup because I think it has so much more maple flavor than a grade ‘A’ syrup.  Second, Bourbon.  Use your favorite brand here, I am not a connoisseur of the ‘aperitif’ so I cannot make a recommendation, I just like the flavor.  Then third, bacon.  Most everyone’s favorite food, once again use your favorite brand or buy locally from your favorite meat market.  Enjoy!!!

Maple Pecan Pie with Bourbon & Bacon
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 8 - 10
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Ingredients
  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup maple syrup, grade B
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon(s) bourbon (to taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp & chopped
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • ½ cup whole pecans for decoration
Instructions
  1. Mix together in a bowl, brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, salt, butter. Add chopped pecans to the bottom of the pie crust. Top the chopped pecans with the crispy bacon pieces. Then pour the syrup mixture, very carefully, over the nuts & bacon. Then use the whole pecans decoratively around the edge of the pie.
  2. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes. You can shake the pie a little to test for doneness or the knife method.
  3. Enjoy!!!
Notes
Local Ingredients - California Pecan, Butter, Bacon ©Cinder's Kitchen

 

 

New Year – New Beginnings – Brussel Sprout Slaw Recipe

Brussel Sprout Slaw

Brussel Sprout Slaw

Happy New Year!

Looking forward to the New Year in a big way. To say that 2012 was a challenge, would be an understatement. I have not shared before, but in July of 2012, Mr. K became unemployed. In the beginning, we thought it would be easy to find employment, but we were very mistaken. By December of 2012, he had applied to over 300 positions, engaged in some interviews and in that said month 1 offer was tendered. A position in Georgia. GEORGIA! Being a Cali girl, this was a sad/scary moment for me. But looking into the area, etc. we came to the conclusion that it would be a nice place to land. Then something else happened, almost simultaneously another job interview was presented, and ultimately an offer was made with a company in Southern California! Nothing for 4+ months, then 2 job offers in one month! Crazy. I do not know if fate, karma or what intervened for us, but it happened and we are staying in California. Yay! So, needless to say, with Mr. K’s new employment, it will be a new beginning for our family in more ways than one.

So with our new beginning ahead of us, I would share a new recipe for Brussel Sprout Slaw. It is excellent as a side dish, maybe serve it with some of your holiday leftovers. This recipe is for a lightly dressed slaw, the Young One likes the slaw a little saucier, so just make your own adjustments depending on how “saucy” you like it. Additionally, I sliced the brussel sprouts with a food processor using the thinnest blade for slicing.

Local Products – Brussel Sprouts, Raisins, Red Onion

Sliced Brussel Sprouts

Sliced Brussel Sprouts

Brussel Sprout Slaw
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Recipe type: Side Dish, Vegetable
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Serves: 6 - 8
 
Easy, tasty side dish.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. brussel sprouts, sliced
  • ½ c mayonaise
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. vinegar
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled (save a little for garnish)
  • ¼ c. red onion, chopped
  • ¼ c. raisins
  • Sunflower seeds
Instructions
  1. Combine mayonaise, sugar & vinegar together in bowl.
  2. Once combined, add remaining ingredients except sunflower seeds.
  3. Toss until combined.
  4. Garnish with bacon & sunflower seeds. Season with salt & pepper, if desired.
  5. Chill & serve.
Notes
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