Pie Fillings

Gingered Cranberry*

2-1/2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries

3/4 c. packed brown sugar

1/4 c. water

1 T. cornstarch

1 T. butter

1 T. orange juice

2 t. grated fresh ginger

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cool completely before using. 

Brown Sugar*

3/4 c. packed brown sugar

2 T. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. very finely chopped pecans or walnuts

1 T. unsweetened cocoa powder

1-1/2 t. ground cinnamon

2 T. melted butter

2 T. heavy cream

Stir together sugar, flour, nuts, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in butter and heavy cream.

Spiced Pear*

3 c. chopped. peeled fresh pears

1/3 c. sugar

2 T. all-purpose flour

1 T. butter

1 T. lemon juice

2 t. pumpkin pie spice

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cool completely before using.

*Recipe was for 16 hand pies. Check amounts before using for regular pie.

Adapted from Magnolia Journal magazine advertisement.