Wednesday, August 15, 2001

Labor Day and after-school treats

Make the most of Labor Day and the last long weekend of summer by enjoying the outdoors and a family barbecue.

The entrée is simple marinate the meat and throw it on the grill. You can end the meal as relaxed as you end your summer when you start out with a frozen pie and add toppings to make it special.

Try these "make-it-your-own" recipe toppings to add your own special touch.

Lemony Cream Sauce

This light and creamy delight is perfect for your favorite fruit pie.

8 ounces softened cream cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon powdered sugar (or to taste)

1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)

Blend softened cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl. Add powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle sauce mixture over pie and serve.

Caramel-Pecan Topping

Add this topping to your pie and you'll get rave reviews.

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Bring brown sugar and whipping cream to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove mixture from heat, and stir in chopped pecans. Serve over pie. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Raspberry Sauce

You will love this easy-to-make sauce on peach pie, but it's also good on other flavors.

1/4 cup butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1 egg white, stiffly beaten

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup raspberries, mashed

Cream the butter and add the sugar gradually. Mix in the stiffly beaten egg white, lemon juice and the mashed berries. Beat until well mixed and foamy. Serve over pie.

Almond Sauce

Make lots. You'll want to add it to each one of your pies.

1 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup toasted, slivered almonds

In small bowl, mix together sour cream, brown sugar, almond extract and vanilla. Drizzle sauce over pie and sprinkle with almonds.

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