Although going to a store and simply buying a pie is easier it seems to taste better when prepared by your own hands because there is more than ingredients in it, there is love baked in. The Chiffon strawberry pie is no different. When making anything by hand, it is usually a good idea to take inventory of all the ingredients needed.

For this pie you will need 2 1/2 cups of freshly sliced strawberries, 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin, 2 or 3 tbsps of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of sugar, 3 egg whites 3/4 to 1 1/2 cups of whipped cream. Some recipes, like he Carnation version, include 1/3 cup of water and 1 tbsp of all purpose flour. Others say to have 4 or so strawberries, each cut into halves for decoration when the pie is finished. If you don't plan on making the crust by hand, purchase one for the filling.

Mix the gelatin and sugar together, followed by the lemon, egg whites, salt (and water). This mixture should be put in a pot, warmed and stirred until boiling. Afterward, it should be added to the strawberries (crushed) in a large bowl, covered and then placed in the fridge to cool for about 60 to 75 minutes. The whipped cream should be beaten until there are stiff peaks in it and then added to the mixture. Pour this into the pie pan, place plastic wrap over it and place in the fridge for about 4 hours. When it is done you can decorate with the halved strawberries. Otherwise, slice it up and serve it.

There are many recipes for apple bars. Some don't use any toppings, but others can use caramel, raisins, or vanilla glaze. To make caramel apple bars, you need two cups of quick cooking oats, two cups of all purpose flour, one teaspoon of baking soda, one and one half cups of packed brown sugar, one and one fourth cup of butter or margarine, and one and one half cups of caramel ice cream topping. Other ingredients include half a cup of all purpose flour, two cups of coarsely chopped apples, and a half cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.

Grease a 15 by 10 by 1 inch pan. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat. Combine the two cups of flour, two cups of quick cooking oats, the baking soda, and melted butter in a large bowl. Stir until crumbly, mix and then press half of it into the greased pan. Bake for eight minutes and put the rest aside for now. Mix the caramel topping and the half cup of flour over medium heat. Stir and boil until the mixture is thickened. The apple pieces and nuts can now be spread over the baked crust. Pour the caramel mix over the apples and nuts, making sure that it is evenly distributed. The leftover crumbly mixture should be sprinkled over it and then the pan can go into the oven for twenty to twenty five minutes. Let it cool, cut into bars, and cover it completely before storing.

This recipe makes 48, or four dozen, bars. You can find the recipe at http://www.cookingcache.com/dessert/caramelapplebars.shtml?&rdid=rc1

Apple dumplings are a special addition to any meal. Here are a few recipes to try if you feel like a unique and delicious dessert.

At http://baking.about.com/od/apples/r/easydumplings.htm, you'll find this delicious recipe. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a nine-inch pie pan or an eight-inch square baking dish. Separate an eight ounce crescent roll tube into eight triangles. Cut one cored and peeled Granny Smith apple into eight wedges and place each piece onto a triangle. Melt one cup of butter in microwave and stir in one cup brown sugar and one teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon a teaspoon of the butter mix over each apple and wrap dough around before placing in pan. Bake while uncovered until tops are golden, or for about 30 minutes.

Or, you can try this one found at http://www.gastongazette.com/articles/apples-23395-easy-cinnamon.html. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Separate an eight ounce crescent roll tube into eight triangles. Cut two peeled and cored apples into four quarters each, placing each quarter onto a triangle, and then wrap apple in dough. Place in an eight-inch square baking pan and then sprinkle with cinnamon. In pan, bring to a boil one cup butter, one cup sugar and one cup orange juice. After it comes to boil, remove from heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over apples and bake 20 minutes and then serve.

Here's another one at http://www.nancyskitchen.com/apple-recipes/apple-dumplings.html. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Roll out pastry for double crust pie and cut into six squares, large enough to wrap an entire apple that has been washed, peeled and cored. Fill core with brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon and then top with pat of butter. Wrap and seal apples. Mix together one cup sugar, two cups water, one teaspoon cinnamon and four tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil and place apples in shallow baking dish and pour syrup over. Bake at 500 degrees for about seven minutes and then lower temperature to 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

With all of the hype on eating healthy including more fruit in your daily diet makes eating apple sauce bread most appealing. Applesauce Bread I recipe ingredients include three cups of flour, three eggs, two cups each of granulated sugar and applesauce, one cup vegetable oil, one teaspoon each of baking soda and ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. Use two 9x5 inch loaf pans and grease and flour them. Set oven at 350 degrees. Whip eggs, sugar, and oil together. Add and mix applesauce and sour cream. Blend in flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Then divide it into the pans. Allow 80 minutes for baking. The recipe site is http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Applesauce-Bread-I/Detail.aspx.

Spiced Applesauce Bread uses three tablespoons of milk, two eggs, two cups of flour, one cup granulated sugar, one teaspoon of baking soda, one and 1/4cups applesauce, 1/2 cup pecan pieces, 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, salt, and nutmeg. Set oven to 350 then grease your 9x5 inch bread pans. Mix the oil, eggs, sugar, milk, and applesauce. Then add in baking soda and powder, all spice, salt, applesauce, and sifted flour and add pecans. Divide it into pans and bake for 60 minutes.

The site is http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spiced-Applesauce-Bread/Detail.aspx. Applesauce Bread II needs two cups flour, two eggs, three tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 cup white sugar, and 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon. Put it into a bread machine to mix for three minutes. Then smooth it out and push down the sides. Now press the bake button then start. The recipe is at http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Applesauce-Bread-II/Detail.aspx.

Apple pies are a very popular dessert and they make a meal extra-special. Here are a few new recipes to try the next time you feel like an apple pie.

Everyone thinks that their mom makes the best apple pie ever, so now you can try Mom's Apple Pie at http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/moms-apple-pie-422742. Place thinly sliced apples (about eight) in a nine-inch pie crust in a mound. Mix three tablespoons flour, one cup sugar, one teaspoon cinnamon and two teaspoons nutmeg in a bowl. Sprinkle over apples and then top with crust. Pinch together to seal and slit crusts so steam escapes. Sprinkle with a few drops of water and then sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is bubbly.

At http://www.momswhothink.com/easy-recipes/easy-apple-pie-recipe.html, you'll find an easy apple pie recipe. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix one cup sugar, half a teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg, a pinch of salt and one cup of flour. Stir in six cups apples and place into a nine-inch pie crust and dot with butter. Top with crust and pinch together and then slit so that the steam escapes. Cover edges with a bit of foil and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Another easy recipe is found at http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1637,150181-247207,00.html. Fill a pie pan halfway full of your favorite cooking apples and one tablespoon each of brown sugar and white sugar and one teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix in a bowl one cup melted butter, one cup sugar, half a cup chopped walnuts, one cup flour, a beaten egg and a pinch salt. Spread over apples and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.