Pumpkin Apple Pecan "Easy as Pie"...

This is a pie that has a homemade touch and is SO EASY, delicious as well as foolproof. I created this recipe because I am always stuck with the predicament at Thanksgiving time....Apple or Pumpkin Pie?? Well this is the perfect combination of the two flavors and will be your families new favorite.

This recipe is dedicated to Marcia Ramsland and Sam's Club. I could not do the Holiday seasons without them!

Cut off excess crust with a small knife.

Press the edges with your fingers to flute the crust.

Re-roll excess pie crust, cut in leaf shapes

 

Pumpkin Apple Pecan “Easy as Pie”

Author: Brenna Bowers

Serving: one 9” pie

A delicious pie that is so very easy to make and still has a homemade touch.

Ingredients:

1 premade pie crust

(roll out kind rather than the kind that is already in the pie plate)

(Trader Joe’s has a great one!)

30 ounce can Libby's® 100% Pure Pumpkin Pie Mix

2 eggs

5 ounce can Carnation® Evaporated Milk

21 ounce can White House® York Imperial Sliced Apples (or apple pie filling)

1/2 cup Planters® Deluxe Mixed Nuts (roasted), finely chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (F.).

Place the pie dough in the bottom of a 9” pie plate. Cut off the scraps that hang over the edge with a small knife. Press the edges between your fingers to make a pattern in the crust. Set the prepared pie shell aside. Re-roll the extra dough and with a small knife cut into leaf shapes. Place on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Bake the pie crust leafs for 10 minutes or until golden brown, set aside.

In a large bowl, combine canned pumpkin pie mix, eggs and evaporated milk. Stir until well incorporated. Pour in apple slices and roasted mixed nuts and stir until just combined.

Pour the filling mixture into prepared pie shell. Spread mixture smooth for even baking.

Bake at 425 degrees (F.) for 15 minutes. Then reduce baking time to 350 degrees (F.) for 40-50 minutes. The pie is ready when it does not juggle when gently shaken and the crust is golden brown. Once the pie has been baked fully and pulled from the oven, as it is still hot, place the pie crust leaves on top in pattern.

Allow the pie to cool 20-30 minutes for easier slicing.

Serve cold or slightly warmed.

Brenna’s favorite additions to the pie:

Vanilla ice cream

Carmel sauce

Whipped cream

*Store in the fridge, well covered for up to 3 days. Re-heat in a 350 degree (F.) oven for 20 minutes before serving.

Thanksgiving Day Finger Sandwiches...

Lately, I have had the privileged of working alongside The Organizing Pro--Marcian Ramsland ! Visit her website at organizingpro.com and get some tips as to how she can help you "Simplify Your Life and the Season"!!!!


Currently she is featured at Sam's Club as their Holiday Food and Entertaining Program Spokes Person.   I have gotten the opportunity to come alongside her to create recipes that use Sam's Club ingredients so take a look at what is in store!

Thanksgiving Day Finger Sandwiches

Author: Brenna Bowers

Serving: 16 mini appetizer sandwiches

The perfect appetizer for a Thanksgiving Holiday party-it’s the traditional turkey meal all-in-one!

This is just the dish to have the day after Thanking to re-use your leftovers!

Ingredients:

2 packages Artisan Fresh™ Ciabatta Rolls (8 ct.)

10-14 oz. Burgers' Smokehouse Smoked Turkey OR Burgers' Smokehouse City Ham*; sliced

1 ½ cups Stove Top Stuffing

1 cup Idahoan Real Mashed Potatoes

½ cup Artisan Fresh™ Cranberry-Orange Relish

Directions:

Preparation:

With a bread knife, cut each Cibatta Roll in half, to become an open-face sandwich.

Following the directions on the box, prepare the Stove Top Stuffing (bring water and butter to a boil, add stuffing, cover and let set). Also, as instructed by the manufacturer’s directions, prepare the Idahoan Real Mashed Potatoes (just add water and heat).

Slice the Burgers' Smokehouse Smoked Turkey OR Burgers' Smokehouse City Ham into ¼ inch slices and set on a plate. Heat in microwave for 2 minutes (or until hot).

Assembly:

To assemble each sandwich spread 1 ½ teaspoons of cranberry relish on the bottom bun and 1 Tablespoon of mashed potatoes on the top bun. Build onto the sandwich with 1 ½ Tablespoons of stuffing and 2-3 slices of turkey/ham. Carefully combine the bottom and top buns to create your Thanksgiving sandwich. Slice in half or thirds and place on a serving platter.

Leftovers: This recipe is very versatile. Add any or all of your Thanksgiving day leftovers into this sandwich! You will be so happy to enjoy Thanksgiving without the hassle of preparation the day after!

*If you prefer to not purchase an entire Burgers' Smokehouse Smoked Turkey OR Burgers' Smokehouse City Ham you can opt to purchase Tyson® Premium Ham

or Oscar Mayer® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Brenna Bowers is published...Thank you Sam's Club!

Marcia Ramsland, author of Simplify Your Holidays, thinks a great way to create a memorable ending to your holiday meals is to have a simple, decadent dessert for the whole family to enjoy. At Sam's Club, she shares one of her holiday favorites from her culinary friend, Brenna Bowers. It's love at first forkful once the chocolate oozes out of these little liquid chocolate lava cakes and the cinnamon topping adds the taste of the season!

 VISIT SAM'S CLUB AT http://www3.samsclub.com/meals/recipes/decadent-chocolate-lava-cake-cinnamon-topping-recipe TO SEE THE COMPLETE RECIPE!

By Brenna Bowers

By Brenna Bowers

By Brenna Bowers