Tag: butterscotch

Sweet Treat

Pistachio Scotcheroos

Crunchy? Check. Sweet? Check. Nutty? Check. Chocolaty? Check. Pistachio scotcheroos have everything you’d expect from a great dessert. If you’ve never had a scotcheroo, you’re missing out: The vintage dessert is like a leveled-up Rice Krispies treat, made by stirring melted marshmallows and peanut butter into cereal, and topping it with generous layers of butterscotch and melted chocolate. Brilliantly, […]

Desserts

Grandma’s Butterscotch Pie

“This is one of my favorite holiday pies. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!” Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Directions: In top of double boiler, combine brown sugar, […]

Desserts

Apple and butterscotch pie

This delicious butterscotch shortcrust pie is filled with sweet sliced apples. INGREDIENTS: 3 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 20g butter 1/3 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 10 medium granny smith apples, peeled, sliced 2 teaspoon caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten METHOD: Step […]