Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Special equipment needed:
- Pudgy pie maker or sandwich maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat pudgy pie maker or sandwich maker.
2. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
3. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
4. Place one slice of bread, butter side down, in the pudgy pie maker.
5. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling onto the bread.
6. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar mixture over the cherry pie filling.
7. Top with another slice of bread, butter side up.
8. Close the pudgy pie maker and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Repeat with remaining bread slices and cherry pie filling.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 3-5 minutes per pie
Temperature:
- Preheat pudgy pie maker or sandwich maker.
Serving size:
- Makes 4 pies.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Any flavor of pie filling can be used.
- Margarine can be substituted for butter.
- Brown sugar can be substituted for granulated sugar.
Variations:
- Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each pie.
- Use different types of bread, such as cinnamon raisin or whole wheat.
- Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top of each pie.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a spatula to remove the pies from the pudgy pie maker.
- Be careful not to overfill the pies with filling.
- Serve the pies warm for the best taste.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the pies in the pudgy pie maker or in a toaster oven until warmed through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pies on a plate with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Garnishes:
- Top each pie with a cherry.
Pairings:
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Green salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pies are not cooking evenly, rotate the pudgy pie maker halfway through cooking.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the cherry pie filling is fully cooked before using it in the pies.
Food history:
- Pudgy pies, also known as hobo pies or campfire pies, have been a popular camping food for decades.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and tart cherry pie filling with a hint of cinnamon.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pies as a dessert or as a sweet snack.
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