Thursday, August 30, 2007

Apple Pastry Recipe - Yes, I like to Bake


Well, let's just say "some people drink when they feel bad, I bake!" Here's a quick recipe for Apple, Cran-Raisin Puff Pastry.


Pre-heat Oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices

1/4 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons raisins

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1/4 stick butter cut into small pieces

1 sheet puff pastry dough

1 tablespoon flour for dusting


Let puff pastry dough thaw for 40 minutes, dust with flour, then roll thin

Cut apples and mix all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl

Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 second, stir

Dust both sides of dough with flour and spoon mixture onto middle of dough

Fold sides in and bunch ends until it holds in place

Make three or four slits in top of pastry dough

Dust top with sugar


Bake on cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes or until pastry is browned and flaky. Let cool 15 minutes, enjoy!!!!



Sunday, August 26, 2007

New Website Featuring Photos



I launched a new website featuring photos taken over the past three years in July 2007.

The address is http://www.randydewittpics.com/

Hope you enjoy the pics, new categories coming soon!