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    Cherry Pie Pops

    May 29, 2011

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    Everyone knows that the fashion world goes through trends. {Some obviously better than others.} But did you know that the culinary world does, too?

    Don't let those fancy chefs fool you; they get swept up into trends just like you and me. When you read as many cooking blogs and food magazines as I do {and log as many hours watching Food Network}, the trends are pretty easy to spot. Here are just a few food trends that have had their 15 minutes of fame in the past few years {some still holding strong!}:

    • Pomegranate anything
    • Bacon {both in savory and sweet dishes}
    • Sriracha
    • Comfort foods in fancy restaurants
    • Whoopie Pies
    • CUPCAKE BAKERIES!
    • Cake balls
    • Food Trucks
    • French Macarons
    • Local & organic ingredients {I hope this trend is here to stay!} 

    The list goes on and on.

    I try not to knock these trends until I try them, although some are so ridiculous {who doesn't need a giant, expensive slab of pink Himalayan salt???} for the average home cook that they are better left in the hands of upscale gourmands.

    Me? I prefer accessible. Convenient. Adorable. Basically, this:

     

    Yes, this is a mini Pie-on-a-Stick. And yes, I did jump on the food on a stick bandwagon. {Twice now, but who's counting?} Take one look at this and tell me you could've resisted.

    I am loving the "Skewered Revolution" I'm seeing right now in the culinary world. Think beyond kebabs, corndogs, and toasted marshmallows, people. We're getting creative here. {See: Exhibits A & B}

    I needed something portable, individual, and easy to bring along to a barbecue this weekend, and these cute little pies were just the ticket. Plus, check out how my mad skills with a paring knife helped me make them patriotic for the Memorial Day weekend! πŸ˜‰

     

    I have got to say, folks, I'm enjoying this trend quite a bit. I won't be the least surprised if this one sticks around. {Bwahaha!!! I didn't even mean to go there. But I did. :P}

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you!

     

    Mini Pies on a Stick

    The Kitchen Prep
    Adapted from: Bakerella, filling recipe from Taste of Home
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    Equipment

    • Store bough pie crust {if you're feeling very Martha & not in a rush, go ahead & make your own.}
    • Lollipop sticks (sold at craft stores)
    • Cookie cutters

    Ingredients
      

    • β…“ cup sugar
    • 2 cups frozen cherries
    • β…› teaspoon salt
    • ΒΎ cups water
    • β…› cup cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; let cool.

    Assembling Pies:

    • I could explain it all to you, but honestly, Bakerella did such a good {and cute!} job letting her little one demonstrate how to properly assemble the pies on a stick. If she can do it, you can do it! Check out the photo tutorial. πŸ™‚
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