Do you still have some Jars of uneaten Fruit Preserves in your Cupboard? Why not break them out now and bake a Pie?

My Cajun Grandmother used to whip up a Sweet Dough Pie Crust in no time. She would then use her homemade Fig or Blackberry Preserves and bake them in the pie.

So why not bake one too? It’s fast, simple and fun.

Sweet Dough Pie Crust

Don’t know what to do with the figs you decided to freeze this summer? Tired of Jam and pie? Then why not make a Fig cake? This yummy recipe makes for a great snack cake for dessert or eat it with cup of Coffee for breakfast. Figs are another great summertime favorite! So why not bake a Fig Cake tonight?

1/2 Cup Oil
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 3/4 Cups Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Pdr.
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
1 Quart Figs
1 Teaspoon Soda

Add all the above ingredients together and mix well by hand. Poor into a well greased black iron skillet or a 13×9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.

HINTS:

Don’t have buttermilk? You can use 1 teaspoon vinegar into a 1/2 cup
regular milk to substitute.

There is nothing like a nice cool slice of Strawberry Pie on a Hot Summer day. Kids will love this pie as a snack in the afternoon. It’s also a perfect dessert for a backyard bar-b-que!

1 1/2 Cups Sugar
4 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1 Large Box Strawberry Gelatin
3 Cups Water
4 Cups Sliced Strawberries
1 Tub Cool Whip Topping
2 9 inch Deep Dish Pie Shells

First, bake pie shells according to directions and set aside to cool. Then mix sugar, cornstarch and jello together in a pot and add water. Cook on a medium heat stirring consistently until mixture is thick and has a transparent look to it. Set aside to cool. Slice strawberries and divide evenly in each pie shell. Poor cooled mixture over strawberries. Chill in the refrigerator for a fews hours, top with cool whip and serve!

*Here’s a quick tip: Before baking your pie shells. Take a fork and poke a few holes in the bottom and sides of the shells. This will keep air from getting underneath and help keep your shell from breaking.