I have learned how important motherhood is in our world, God made them for very important work. And it takes a lot of work to do what moms do. In order to help mothers around me with my business I made a survey to ask mothers questions about their lives. I hope to cater to their needs and get to know my audience better. If you love homestead life, are a mother or want to be one, have a farm, or like to buy from my business I invite you to fill out this survey just once so I can meet your needs better.
This autumn I knew it was time for a change. I found out this year I am allergic to dairy… like all dairy not just lactose. So all my favorite foods are getting a makeover. I have made many dinners, lunches and deserts all dairy free now, and am learning better ways to do it. I also made this recipe organic by using organic flour, and locally sourced organic pumpkin. I wanted to make something healthier but delicious for my grandparents and to remake my favorite cookie I usually buy at convenience stores. Sadly I have not found a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie in stores that is dairy free or organic, so I made it myself! I am fortunate that our house has dairy free chocolate chips, they are a lifesaver.
I also want to mention if you do not have pumpkin spice at your house you can mix nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and ginger for your own pumpkin spice seasoning. These came out so tasty and I would make them again. I would even add more pumpkin because the organic pumkin was so delicious. Make this recipe your own and let me know how it turns out. If you do make it dairy free, you will notice the texture will be different than a cookie made with real butter, but the flavor is just as great! Tell me what you love and what you would change. This recipe makes about 16 cookies and takes about 45-50 minutes to make. Enjoy!
Apple pie is a staple to any American home, and as a woman I get a lot of joy from baking food for the people I love. I have always shared my treats with friends and family. Watching baking shows growing up increased my passion for it and my goal is to perfect recipes like this for my future family, so they can say it’s moms homemade apple pie.
This recipe came from a few different sources. The crust is inspired by a Betty Crocker recipe, and the filling I had help from my grandma to make. My friend at work helped me learn how to make good pie crusts and how to slit them so they cook better. I used apples from my grandma’s garden, picked them myself. I peeled and sliced them and added in my grandma’s homemade applesauce as she suggested.
The crust was perfect, it held the filling in so well and was crumbly and had that classic pie flavor. The filling was also so flavorful, the only thing I would change is I would add more apples because the crust held it so well, the pie could be even bigger! If you try this recipe let me know, and suggestions are welcome.
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