Frozen Apple Pie Filling

Mrs "C" gave me this recipe. So easy and tastes good too. No canner needed and bottles are optional and freezer space is a must when you find out how easy and tasty it is. Give it a try.

12 cups peeled and slice apples
Put in microwave on high for 5 minutes, stir and cook 5 more minutes.
Stir together:
1 c sugar
6 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon (use more if like it more cinnamon)
dash of salt
Add to apples, stir well.
You may add 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp almond extract of desired.
Put in quart freezer bags or quart jars. Freeze and enjoy.

Carrot Cookies

This is a fall favorite for us. They are so moist. You'd never know they had carrots in them.
1/2 c oil
3/4 c sugar
4 egg white (or two whole eggs)
1 c mashed and cooked carrots
2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1 c nuts (optional)
Bake at 350 for 12 mnutes

Frost with orange juice and powdered sugar and margarine. (optional)

Mom's Applesauce Cake

Brings back memories of growing up. My mom use to make this one.
4 c flour
4 tsp soda
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
2+ tbsp cocoa ( add more if you want a more chocolatey taste)
1 c oil
2 c sugar
3 c applesauce
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c walnuts (optional)
combine oil and sugar. Add applesauce then dry ingredients, finally raisins and nuts. Pour in greased 9x13. Bake 400 for 15 min, then turn down to 375 for 15 minutes.

Zucchini Brownies

My neighbor gave this one to me. It's heart smart and with the added bonus of being egg and dairy free.
2 c. shredded zucchini
1 tsp salt
2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 tsp soda
2 tsp vanilla
chopped nut (optional)
icing (optional)
Sift dry ingredients together. Combine zucchini and oil. Blend in dry ingredients, vanilla and nuts. Spread onto oiled 11 x 15 (or if you like them a little thicker use 9 x 13) baking pan. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes.

Red Velvet Cake (egg free)

This is one of my favorite cakes, especially to make. It requires no eggs, and you don't have to dirty a mixer and beaters unless you really want to. It is a bit on the heavy side, but that's why I love it.

3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1/3 c. cocoa
Stir above ingredients well then add:
2 c. cold water
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp vinegar
Stir and add:
3/4 c. vegetable oil (I have been know to use part applesauce)
1 oz red food coloring (save a few drops for the frosting)
Pour into a greased 9x13 cake pan. Bake at 350 for 35 min.

Frosting:
5 tbsp flour 1 c. milk
Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Let cool
Cream:
1 c. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
several drops of food coloring
Add flour mixture one tbsp at a time, mixing well between. Beat until fluffy.