Daughters of the Heart (34 page)

Remember Miss Jewel’s Skillet
Apple Pie?

Well, here’s a recipe much like hers but updated for you! From author friend Ann Everett (A.K.A. Pattiecake McAlister) who has recently debuted a MUST-HAVE new cookbook out:
Sweet Thangs!
 

A perfect gift cookbook, full of fantabulous recipes! I know…she tested them on her writers’ group colleagues, so I helped sample as she went! I highly recommend Sweet Thangs!

Apple Pie in Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

3 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored,

   quartered, and thinly sliced.

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup butter

1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar

       (Ingredients continued)

3-(9 inch) pie crusts

1 egg white

Extra cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling

Directions

~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

~ Toss apples with cinnamon and ¾ cup sugar.

~ Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

~ Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes

   or until sugar is dissolved.

~ Remove from heat and place 1 piecrust in skillet over the

   brown sugar mixture. Brush crust with egg white which has

   been whisked until it’s foamy.

~ Spoon ½ of apple mixture over piecrust, then top with second

   crust, and brush with egg white.

~ Spoon remaining half of apple mixture over that crust, and

   top with final pie crust, brushing it with egg white, as well.

~ Sprinkle top crust with sugar and cinnamon.

~ Cut 4 or 5 slits in top of crust for steam to escape.

~ Bake for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden

   brown and bubbly, shielding with aluminum foil during last

   10 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.

~ Cool on wire rack 30 minutes before serving.

In Texas, we eat apple pie with vanilla ice cream
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Y’all enjoy!

                  with Five-Star Reviews

Historical Texas Romances

…for
Vow Unbroken

With an intriguing plot line and well-developed characters, McAdoo, who's written nonfiction and children's fiction, delivers an engaging read for her first adult historical romance.     --
Publishers Weekly

After reading Caryl McAdoo's story of Henry and Susannah in "VOW UNBROKEN," I felt like I'd had another adventure with Tom Sawyer and Becky, this time as young adults.   
--Alan Daugherty: columnist 
The News-Banner

…for
Hearts Stolen

Get ready for a wild, uplifting, heart-tugging, page-turning ride.
Hearts Stolen
grabbed me at the start. Sassy’s feisty, fighting spirit…I couldn’t set it down. Burnt dinner, but forget eating, I ate this book up. This master storyteller weaves Texas history into a well-crafted plot with unforgettable and totally loved characters.  --Holly Michael, author,
Crooked Lines

…for
Hope Reborn

     With memorable characters, Caryl’s signature humor, and plenty of adventure, drama, and romance, “Hope Reborn” is anything but fluff. A strong message of salvation runs through, but well within the storyline. Enjoyed a unique twist with May writing the stories of the previous characters – clever and fun!    

   --Pam Morrison, Tennessee reader

Contemporary Red River Romances

…for
The Preacher’s Faith

Great story! Hope there’s a sequel, and I’d love to see the artful dodger as a part of it. Maybe a reunion? And he could find his mother. Just love curling up in an afghan with a cup of cappuccino and reading Caryl’s books! Keep on writing! 

--Lenda Selph, Texas reader

This was my first book to read by Caryl McAdoo and I absolutely loved it. I will be reading more. I love the way she prays that her story gives God Glory and dedicates The Preacher’s Faith to Him and His Kingdom…a good clean book to read. I was drawn into this story right from the start. I loved this book and can’t wait for book two.     

--Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Dent, Alabama reader

…for
Sing a New Song

Sing A New Song is a delightful breath of Christian air. Caryl eloquently brings her audience always nearer to God and opens readers to fresh ways of viewing Christian life and all it offers. The characters are loveable and humorous. The romantic tale, just as lovely, demonstrates Christian virtues best remembered. Illuminating, the story shares the Gospel beautifully. Samuel’s sermons as well as the gorgeous lyrics of Mary Esther’s songs fill our hearts with newfound worship. Truly an inspiring tale. Christian fiction in its best; a romantic love story that brings its readers closer to God. A treasure for sure.

            --Christine Barber, author of
Broken to Pieces

…for
One and Done

Faster than a major league outfielder pulling down a popup fly ball, Caryl McAdoo’s romance is guaranteed to snag baseball lovers and romance readers alike. This Christian story is written with wit, verve and Caryl McAdoo’s usual flare for dialect and spicy dialogue. Be warned. Those readers searching for a saccharine, man-meets-woman story will soon discover this is no sanitized romantic fairy tale. From the beginning, the reader will identify with real people who live clearly in the mind, so much so, that a person can almost smell locker room sweat or the mouthwatering scent of spicy Mexican food. Identification with the hero and heroine is nearly immediate. With so much to rave about, this review cannot begin to cover all the delightful surprises, so the reader simply must buy “One and Done” to see for themselves.

–Cass Wessel, multi-published devotional author

Contemporary Apple Orchard Romance

…for
Lady Luck’s a Loser

A very unique, witty plot. I couldn't put it down. I love that my favorite characters are still very much active at the end of the book only their relationships have changed. What a way for Dub to fulfill his promises to his deceased wife. Love, trust, forgiveness, and many emotions make for a well written book.

--Joy Gibson, Tennessee reader

The Generations Biblical fiction 

…fo
r
A Little Lower

                   Than the Angels

Caryl McAdoo used her research and knowledge of biblical scripture combined with an incredible imagination as a foundation to fill in the gaps of the story of Adam and Eve and their children. I was caught up in the story from page one to the ending. I particularly appreciated the "Search the Scriptures" section at the end which explains some of the Biblical clues for this work of fiction. I loved it and highly recommend it.

                                         --Judy Levine, reader, Arizona

…for
Then the Deluge Comes

Deluge is the second book in The Generations Series, and if the books still to follow are as good as this one and the first one in the series are it is going to be an incredible series. The author has a way of breathing life and emotions into the characters that made me feel like I was on the sidelines watching their stories unfold. This is some of the best Biblical fiction that I have read and I look forward to the rest of the series. I was furnished with an e-copy of the book in return for an honest review.              --A
nn Ellis, reader, Texas