Page 38 October 2011 PERFECT PEACH PIE 2 pie crusts (Whole Foods frozen pie crust recommended) 1/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 4 tbsp. tapioca starch 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon 6 cups peeled and sliced peaches (approximately 8-10 medium peaches) ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. butter, cut into smaller pieces Extra ½ tsp. white sugar Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix white sugar, brown sugar, tapioca and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add peaches to the bowl and stir until the peaches are covered in the mixture. Add lemon juice and lightly toss. After the piecrust has thawed, take one out of its pan and fl atten out. Keep the other piecrust inside its pie pan, fi ll with peach mixture. Take the pieces of butter and sprinkle over mixture. Pick up the extra, fl attened piecrust and lay it on top of the pie fi lling. Pinch the edges together all around which may take a bit of extra effort and attention. Cut approximately six slits in the top of the crust, brush with a bit of water and sprinkle with ½ tsp. of white sugar. Using three, 3-inch pieces of tin foil, cover the crust of the pie. Bake with these pieces on the crust to keep crust from burning. Place pie in oven on the middle rack. It’s a good idea to put a cookie sheet on the bottom rack to catch any juices that may over fl ow. Bake for 30 minutes and then remove foils from crust. Bake another 10 minutes. Turn the pie 180 degrees to help the pie cook evenly. Bake another 10 minutes. If the entire pie is golden brown, remove from oven. If not, cook until the desired golden hue (even a dark golden hue in some areas) has been reached. Place pie on a cooking rack and let cool for at least two hours. Serve with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Tradition, family part of sweets By Jessica Abercrombie Amanda Goossen considers baking as something more than simply rolling dough, measuring sugar and pre-setting her oven. To Goossen, baking is the rich fi lling of family and tradition. Continued on page 40 Elevate Your Evening Located at The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 214-8000 www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com Live jazz with Dennis Rowland every Thursday 4-7pm $4-6 small bites and craft cocktail specials Full Moon Social Dinner on Oct. 11th $75 all-inclusive wine-paired dinner under the moonlight Holiday parties are booking fast! Choose from two private rooms, each with a view Everybody’s talking about Cave & Ives... 4247 E. Indian School Rd. www.cave-n-ives.com (602) 955-1767 $10 good toward a purchase of $50 or more. Cave & Ives Cave & Ives One coupon per table. Valid Monday through Thursday. Offer expires 10/31/11 Like no other place in the neighborhood! This colorful little restaurant really stands out in Arcadia. The patio is just plain WOW!! -Alex B. Mediteranean Rim Cuisine • Craft Beers • Wine Balcony seating with Fantastic View • Outdoor Fireplace Enjoy your favorite Sporting Events Indoors and Outdoors Happy Hour 4-6:30pm • Hours M-Th 4-10pm & F-Sat 4-11pm Located on the second ù oor, just above Saks Sandwicherie Take Out and Delivery Available p Excellent food, great service and an even better line up of craft beers on tap and in their coolers. -Craig B.

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