Showing posts with label Pumpkin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pumpkin. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Grain Free Pumpkin Waffles


Grain Free Pumpkin Waffles are quite good if you ask me or my kids.  We make these all the time,  even in the months that don't begin with O or N.  Pumpkin is an ingredient that we like year round.

I can usually get about 10 waffles from each batch but it really depends on your waffle maker.  Honestly, I hope that Santa brings me a new waffle maker.  Ours just stinks.  It has hot spots that make the waffles stick and the grooves are shallow.  I really like the Belgian Style Waffle Irons--just in case Santa is reading this-- that flip over.


I have tried this with pumpkin pie seasoning and we don't like the flavor so I just stick with cinnamon. I use an amount that is not over powering.  If you want a cinnamon punch with your waffles then you will need to add more than what I have suggested.

I beat the egg whites before adding them to the pumpkin mixture and this creates a fluffy waffle while baking.  The waffles, when cooled, feel firm but when you add your syrup they melt in your mouth.  They kind of shrivel too.  Don't let this discourage you from making them--they taste amazing!

We eat our waffles with real maple syrup, lots of butter (see the picture), molasses, apple pumpkin butter or plain.  The baby likes hers just plain-nothing fancy for Miss Finnley.

Let me know how you like them or if you have any questions.

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Grain Free Pumpkin Waffles
Makes 8-10

1 cup pumpkin (I use organic canned pumpkin)
6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup coconut milk
4 tablespoons Ghee or Grass Fed Butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup almond flour
6 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon --use more for a stronger flavor

1.  Preheat waffle maker.  I don't have any fancy switches. Just two lights: when it turns green I know that it is ready to use.

2.  In a large bowl combine all ingredients EXCEPT the egg whites.  Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff.   Gently fold in pumpkin mixture to the egg whites.

3.  Spray waffle maker with your favorite non stick spray.  Add enough waffle mix to cover the bottom of the waffle maker.  Close the lid and let cook.  Mine take about 2 minutes to cook.

4.  Remove and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes and then serve.

Written by Sherron Watson


This is the pumpkin I use in our home. I buy it by the case. It is cheaper than buying it by the single can in our area.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Slow Cooker Apple Pumpkin Butter


This is the best apple butter I have ever made and I have made a lot of recipes trying to find the perfect texture and flavor.  I really really wish that I had tried adding pumpkin years ago; really, I do.

If you have read my blog then you may have heard me mention some apple butter that I had in a small town name Talkeetna.  It is the stuff that keeps me up at night trying to duplicate it and dreaming about the consistency.  I remember it being thick--very very thick and full of flavor.

This is just like THAT apple butter only THIS butter has pumpkin and I LOVE it.  I really really love it very very much.

It's late and I am loopy--LOL  Anyways this apple pumpkin butter is amazing. It is super easy too because you throw the ingredients into the slow cooker and let them cook, stir and sweeten.  We sampled it while the butter was still warm but I think it taste best after it has cooled in the refrigerator.

I thought this would make it until Thanksgiving day-NOPE. I have to make another batch this week. We have decided it is a tasty addition to our homemade multi-grain gluten free pancakes. It is--I won't lie.

The apple butter will be cooked with a sweetener but I always add more when it is done cooking.  This way I can make sure I don't get it too sweet.  While the butter is still warm I will add brown sugar until it is perfect for my family.  I have also used honey and coconut sugar to sweeten our apple butters in the past. My kids like the brown sugar.  I don't bake with it that often so I don't mind using it here in this recipe.

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Slow Cooker Apple Pumpkin Butter
Makes about 2 to 2.5 cups

1(15 oz) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
3-4 medium size apples--Granny Smith's are what I use
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie seasoning
1/3 cup palm sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt (sounds weird, but I like it with just a bit of salt)
optional--add brown sugar to sweeten when finished --to taste

1.  Prepare apples by washing, coring and quartering them.  I did not peel them either.

2.  Add ingredients to slow cooker, stir well and cook on low for 4 hours.  I have done this on high for 2 hours but you need to watch it. The edges get very dark and you don't want the butter to taste scorched.

3.  When apples are soft use a stick blender or potato masher to mix the butter when finished cooking.  I like mine with a few chunks so I don't blend until smooth.  This is just my preference, you do what your family likes: chunky or smooth.

4.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Written by Sherron Watson

Monday, September 17, 2012

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies









Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Makes 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup of brown sugar
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

 Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Cream together the butter and sugar in a table top mixer;  add pumpkin, eggs and vanilla.  Beat cookie dough for 2 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.  Mix well.

Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Prepare cookie sheet with spray or laying down a piece of parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough two inches apart onto cookie sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 

½ C butter
1 C brown sugar
1 egg
1 C canned pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla
2 cup of Rice Flour
1 tsp GF baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350.

Cream butter and sugar together.

Add egg, pumpkin & vanilla. Combine together well.

Add all dry ingredients. Stir well.

Add chocolate  chips.

Prepare pan with spray or parchment paper. Scoop dough two inches apart.

Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. (They're best a little underbaked, so they are still really soft.)

Remove to cooling rack and let cool.









Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Gingersnap Crust



Yesterday was a fun day for my daughter and I.  Her preschool had their first field trip and it was to the pumpkin patch and farm.  She was so excited to see the animals but what she wanted the most, was a pumpkin.  She had it set in her mind that she was going to make a pumpkin pie.


While at the farm, we saw a piggy race, she milked a cow, went on a hayride, was chased by a chicken and picked out her pumpkin.  She talked about the pumpkin and "her pie" all the way home.

You know how it is when you get home after being gone for a few hours, you just want to sit and gather your thoughts for a minute;  NOT my child.   We had only been in the front door a few minutes and she was already planning out her next move.

I think she thought I had a magic wand and this pie would just appear.  She was so sad to find out that I had to actually make a crust, cook the pumpkin and then it had to sit in the fridge for a few hours.   I sometimes wish I had that wand too.

So yesterday was spent making this special pie (cheesecake) for her.  I will be honest and admit that I have not yet found the perfect gluten-free pie crust.  With this in mind, I was a bit nervous at ruining this special event for her.  I remembered that I had bought some gluten-free ginger snaps to make something fun with.  This would be the perfect thing to use those in.



I had to really stretch my brain and think if the ingredients in the cookie would work as a pie crust.  I was not convinced, but, they would work beautifully in a cheesecake.  I started pulling everything out that I thought would make a good crust and whipped it up…it turned out great! 

I then found a cheesecake recipe I liked and started the process of making the cheesecake.  I had to break it to Isabella that the pie (cheesecake) would be ready tomorrow or today (Monday).  I honestly think that I can fool a 4yo into believing that what she is having is pumpkin pie...terrible, I know!!   We shall see…LOL


I could not let this amazing recipe go to the "ball" undressed (so to speak)  she needed adornments and some bling.  What better way to do this than with some homemade caramel sauce and brown sugar whipped cream.  HELLO, sweet thing…YES!  It was really good, and yes I did have this for breakfast this morning…yummilicious to the extreme.  I am not quite sure how to tell if your cheesecake is a girl or a boy, but this one just spoke to me and she is all GIRL just like my 4 yo who will love her "pie".





Recipe:  Gingersnap Crust


2 cups of Gingersnap Cookies ( I used  a gluten-free version that I found at Whole Foods)
1/2 cup of flour ( For gluten-free, use 1/4 cup tapioca starch and a 1/4 cup white rice flour)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. sugar (optional)
2 T. Crisco
4 T. Butter, cold and sliced
1/4 cup ice-cold water

Crush your cookies in a small bag using a rolling pin.  You want your gingersnaps to be very fine crumbs.

In a bowl,  combine flour, salt, gingersnaps, and sugar.

Add the Crisco and butter.  Using your favorite method, cut Crisco/butter into the flour mix.  I like to use a pastry knife.  You can also use two knives or a food processor.

You should have a crumbly mixture.  Add your water and mix.  Do not over mix.

Place the ball of dough on to a piece of plastic wrap and place in the fridge.  It is not necessary to fridge for very long, but it does help the dough to not be overly sticky when pushing it into your spring foam pan.

When ready to use remove crust from wrapper and push into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.  I went up the sides of the walls about 1.5 inches.

Bake this crust for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.  Remove from the oven and add filling below.

Recipe:  Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup of sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree or fresh pumpkin
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (not imitation vanilla)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

I used fresh pumpkin for my filling. This is a very easy thing to make. Cut and clean your pumpkin. In a large pot, place a steaming basket. Add 2 inches of water. Place your cut pumpkin into the basket and set your heat to medium-high. The pumpkin should be ready in 15-20 minutes. Scrape the pumpkin away from the outer shell. My small pumpkin provided 3 cups of pumpkin puree. You can freeze the extra or use it in other recipes.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar and beat on high for a few minutes until creamy. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.

Add this filling to the prepared crust above. Return to the oven and bake for 1 hour 5 minutes. The center should not jiggle when shaken and the edges should start to crack slightly.

Remove cake and let cool on the counter for 20 minutes. Place cake in the fridge for at least 6 hours. Serve with warm caramel sauce and brown sugar whipped cream.







Recipe:  Caramel Sauce
adapted from Alice Tea Cup

Caramel glaze:

1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup heavy cream

Place the butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk gently until the mixture is smooth. Just as the mixture comes to a light boil, add the heavy cream and reduce the heat to low. Whisk well for 2 minutes, or until the glaze is thickened and smooth; then remove the pan from the heat.


Recipe: Brown Sugar Whipped Cream 


2 cups of heavy whipping cream
1 tsp of vanilla
2 T. brown sugar


In a medium-size bowl add the above ingredients.  With egg beaters, whip until thick.  I love the color the brown sugar gives the whipping cream, especially for this time of year.


Written by Sherron Watson



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