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- Back in 2005, I received your cards; they were my first exposure to cooking from scratch and I still use some of the...
- Can you use olive oil for baking and have the same results? I used extra virgin olive oil in a cornbread recipe and it...
- Grandma, can you please add white gravy with sausage to put over biscuits? I'm dying for that recipe. I had it when I...
- I had a recipe card from your kitchen that had chicken and Cheddar, and was topped with thawed frozen biscuits. I can...
Canned Sliced Apples
How do you make spiced apples using a 106-ounce can of sliced apples?
--Nancy
Hi Nancy,
Oh my – that’s a lot of apples! I’ve never really baked with canned apples before, but here’s what I would do: Drain the apples, then toss with some granulated or brown sugar—how much depends on how sweet the apple slices are, and how sweet you want the spiced apples. Then add dabs of butter and some spice, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and maybe a little clove. Toss well, and spread in a large baking dish. Then bake at 325 to 350F for about 30 minutes, or until thoroughly heated through. I’m not entirely sure this will work – you might end up with a mushy pile of apple. If that’s the case, simply pulse a couple times a food processor for some terrific homemade applesauce!
As I said, I’ve never used canned apples before, but maybe some of Grandma’s Kitchen visitors have – if so, please use the comments and tell us how you use them or how you would make spiced apples.

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QuestionAbout 10 years ago I bought your recipe cards, but have lost the absolute best recipe. It was a pork and stuffing recipe that had apples. Do you still have that? It was one of the first meals that I cooked in my first apartment and everyone raved about it. --Le AnnaMarch 2012
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QuestionI love your green casserole that was published in a magazine years ago! For years I've made it for Thanksgiving, but after moving to another state, I lost the index card recipe. Can you please post this recipe on your website? After making your version of this traditional dish for my family, I refuse to make this dish any other way! Thank you so much:) --RachelMarch 2012
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QuestionI need to find recipes for boneless pork chops. My husband says it grosses him out to eat something with a bone. Thanks for any suggestions. --MarleneMarch 2012
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QuestionPlease send some Crockpot recipes. --LindaMarch 2012
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QuestionI would like to have your recipe for Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. I used to have it with your other recipes but have misplaced it. It was the most favorite cake that I made for my grandkids. Can you please help me? --JeannieMarch 2012
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Hi Christine,
Oh boy, do I love that recipe, and the pie is so pretty! I can understand how your card got worn out.I have the recipe for Cool Cranberry Pie, but the card is worn out... and you do not have this recipe on your site. Can you please add it? Thank you.
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QuestionI made a meringue crust for angel pie, but it stuck to the pan. --RoxanneMarch 2012
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QuestionPlease add a French Onion Soup recipe. --JoshMarch 2012
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QuestionMy mother used to make 'scalloped corn' when we were little. She has passed away and I can not find this receipe. Can you help me find one? --LauraMarch 2012
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Please add a recipe for cream of celery soup.
Thank you. –Terrence
April 2012






What Others Have To Say
I have canned apples for years and I do it very simply ♥ Make your sugar water to taste,,,,,Cut your apples "quarter wise"...Place in your jars and add one whole stick of cinnemon and cover with your sugar water....can by water bath according to canning book ♥