| (NC)-There may not be a better dessert than a | | | | before the end of baking. |
| mouth-watering slice of pie fresh from the oven. | | | | - - Break up apple pie leftovers into an ovenproof |
| But serving your pie with a dollop of whipped | | | | dish, cover with grated cheese and raisins. |
| cream, or "a la mode" with a cool scoop of vanilla | | | | Microwave or run under the broiler until the |
| ice cream can dress up this treat. Add a dash | | | | cheese melts. Yum! |
| more creativity and a humble pie becomes a true | | | | - - Remove the streusel topping from one of |
| work of art that will have your family and friends | | | | Sara Lee's frozen, unbaked Dutch Apple Pies and |
| coming back for seconds. | | | | place it in a bowl. Mix the streusel with raisins nuts, |
| "You can make your own pie from scratch or | | | | dried fruit, or a combination. Replace streusel |
| serve one our new line of frozen "unbaked" pies | | | | topping on the frozen pie and bake according to |
| -that look and taste just like they're homemade," | | | | instructions. For a festive holiday flourish, cool the |
| says Chris Glowienka, spokesperson for Sara Lee. | | | | pie, and then add whipped topping and cranberry |
| "Either way, here are some other 'pie possibilities' | | | | sauce. |
| to elevate this favourite dessert from delectable | | | | - - For a decadent "Pecan Sundae", cut out a |
| comestible to mouthwatering masterpiece." | | | | circle of pecan pie and top with a scoop of butter |
| - - Make individual treats by cutting a baked and | | | | pecan ice cream. Drizzle with butterscotch sauce, |
| chilled pumpkin pie into bite-sized squares. Place a | | | | pile on whipped topping and garnish with crust |
| decorative toothpick in each bite. | | | | crumbles from the pie and top with a maraschino |
| - - Sprinkle the top of your apple pie with | | | | cherry. Eat it and weep. |
| shredded cheddar cheese three to five minutes | | | | |