Crites Family Stuff

Description

We served this with fried ice cream and it was delicious!

Ingredients for 10 servings

• 1 pint strawberries, can use frozen
• .33 cup sugar
• 1 tsp almond or vanilla extract

Steps

1. Rinse berries and remove stems. Combine berries, sugar and extract in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring and breaking up the strawberries.
2. Remove form heat and allow to cool slightly. When cooled enough, transfer into a blender and pulse to reach desired consistency. Serve warm.

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Description

This frosting was used on the Red Velvet cupcakes at Annie Crites' wedding reception.

Ingredients for 24 servings

• 1 cup whole milk
• 5 Tbsp flour
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Steps

1. Combine the milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk constantly until thick. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Add the vanilla.
2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cooled milk mixture and beat well. It may look separated, which means you have to keep beating until fully combined. It should be fluffy and light, similar to whipped cream.

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Description

Add this to any vanilla frosting recipe and be prepared for the best frosting of your life!

Ingredients for 1 serving

Equal Parts by Volume:

• Coconut extract
• Almond extract
• Vanilla extract

Steps

1. So for every pound of powdered sugar the recipe calls for, you would use about 1 tsp of each extract.

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Ingredients for 6 servings

• 8 apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
• .5 cup water
• .75 cup brown sugar, packed
• .5 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Steps

1. Combine apples and water in slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Cook for another 30 minutes.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• .5 cup butter
• .5 cup shortening
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp almond extract

Steps

1. Cream butter and shortening then add remaining ingredients, adding powdered sugar a little at a time.

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Jenny Garrett: I love that you can use it for a sauce or a candy.

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 2 cups butter
• 2 cups corn syrup
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups sweetened condensed milk

Steps

1. Bring all ingredients to a boil. Boil 5 minutes for sauce or longer if making caramels.

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Annie Crites: "..Cause you never know when you need a butt wiped!"

Ingredients for 1 serving

• 1 Bounty Big Roll, cut in half
• 2.33 cups water
• 2 tbsp baby lotion
• 1 tbsp baby bath
• 1 tbsp baby oil

Steps

1. Combine all but paper towels in a sauce pan and bring barely to a boil. Pour mixture into a rubbermaid container. Place one of the paper towel halves in the container. Loosely place the lid on and let it sit for 2 hours. Flip the paper towels so the soggy bottom drains to the other side. Remove cardboard center tube and replace container lid, securing it tightly. Store in a cool dry place.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• 12 oz chocolate chips (semisweet)
• 2.66 cups evaporated milk
• 1 cup butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Steps

1. Melt chocolate chips with butter. Add milk and sugar, blend well. Bring to a boil and boil for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla.

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Ingredients for 1 serving

• .5 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• .25 cup milk
• 3.25 cups powdered sugar

Steps

1. Melt butter, add brown sugar, and boil for 1 minute or until slightly thick. Cook slightly. Add milk and beat until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar, starting with 2 cups and adding more as needed to desired consistency.

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Ingredients for 16 servings

• .33 cup sugar
• .25 tsp salt
• .33 tsp pepper
• .25 cup vinegar
• .25 tsp paprika
• .5 cup oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed

Steps

1. Mix together and toss with green salad.

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