Christmas Pies And Cakes Recipes
Homemade Apple Pie
Ingredients:
For the pastry you will need: 500g plain flour, 200g cold butter, 100g caster sugar, 2 eggs, a pinch of salt and a splash of cold water.
For the filling you will need: 6-7 apples, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.
Instructions:
Start by preparing the pastry. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, butter, sugar, eggs and salt. Start to mix the ingredients together with a spoon or your hands, until it forms a dough. Add a few drops of cold water if necessary to make the dough easier to handle. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, and place it in a greased pie dish.
Preheat your oven to 180C. Peel, core and slice the apples, and place them in a bowl. Add the cornstarch, sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg, and mix until the apples are evenly coated. Spoon the mixture into the pastry base, and top with a layer of pastry.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Leave to cool before serving. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream.
Nutrition:
This delicious homemade apple pie is a great way to get your daily dose of fruit. Each slice contains around 180 calories, with 6g of fat, 32g of carbohydrates and 2g of protein. It also contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin C.
Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
For the cake you will need: 250g self-raising flour, 250g caster sugar, 125g butter, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and a pinch of salt.
For the frosting you will need: 150g icing sugar, 75g butter, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of milk.
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease and line a 20cm cake tin. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix until everything is combined, and spoon the mixture into the cake tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Leave the cake to cool before spreading the frosting. To make the frosting, beat together the butter and icing sugar until light and creamy. Add the cocoa powder and milk, and mix until combined. Spread the frosting over the cake, and enjoy!
Nutrition:
This delicious chocolate cake is a great way to indulge in something sweet. Each slice contains around 350 calories, with 16g of fat, 48g of carbohydrates and 4g of protein. It also contains vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and vitamin B.
Pecan Pie
Ingredients:
For the pastry you will need: 250g plain flour, 125g cold butter, 2 tablespoons of caster sugar, 1 egg and a pinch of salt.
For the filling you will need: 200g pecan nuts, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 eggs and a pinch of salt.
Instructions:
Start by preparing the pastry. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, butter, sugar, egg and salt. Start to mix the ingredients together with a spoon or your hands, until it forms a dough. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, and place it in a greased pie dish.
Preheat your oven to 200C. Place the pecan nuts in a bowl, and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the maple syrup, butter, sugar, eggs and salt. Add the pecan nuts, and mix until everything is combined. Spoon the mixture into the pastry base, and bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition:
This delicious pecan pie is a great way to get your daily dose of nuts. Each slice contains around 600 calories, with 37g of fat, 58g of carbohydrates and 9g of protein. It also contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
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