Days in the kitchen and a fall treat!

I got this recipe out of a Paula Deen magazine. Isn't she the prettiest lady? I hear her mouth is not so pretty on her shows. That was disappointing because she looks like such a southern belle. Anyway, the recipe was delicious and I thought I would share it.

Pumpkin Crisp

2 -(15 oz) cans of pumpkin (I think fresh would be fine too)
1 cup of sugar (I used sucanat)

3/4 cup evaporated milk (I didn't have any, so I used fresh, raw whole milk)

3 large eggs

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp vanilla

Walnut crisp topping (recipe follows)

Garnish: sweetened whipped cream, ground cinnamon (didn't do the garnish, but I bet it would be yummy!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar milk, eggs, spices and vanilla until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle evenly with the Walnut Crisp Topping. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until center is golden brown. Serve with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.

Walnut Crisp Topping

Makes about 2 cups

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

2 TBS all-purpose flour (I used fresh ground whole wheat)

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

6 TBS butter, melted

In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, walnuts, flour, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, stir until combined.

We have been canning pears for the last week. Our kitchen has been a perpetual, sticky mess! But it smells so good!!

Here is our first batch.

The next two pictures are of me and Madeline making homemade tortillas. We have fun working in the kitchen together.

Well, I think I have blogged enough for tonight. Be wathching for the book review soon!

Good night!!

M.E. (See post below. I did it earlier tonight.)