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State Fair Winners
September 30, 2009 | (23 comments) | Post a Comment
We also have many blue-ribbon recipes our members are sharing for pies, cookies and cakes that brought them good luck at the local competition and can be a winner at your house too. As your browse through these recipes, be sure to read the descriptions and reviews — some great stories can be found about taking top prize and a rainbow of ribbons won for each dish.
Blue Ribbon Recipes
Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread
Blue Ribbon Egg Salad
Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake (with Buttermilk Glaze)
Martha's Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies
Blue Ribbon Barbecue Ribs
Blue Ribbon Fresh Salsa
County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars
Blue Ribbon Wild Blueberry Pie
Stellar Canned Goods
Green Tomato Preserves
Hot Pepper Relish
Blue Ribbon Habanero Apricot Jam
Pickled Garlic with Hot Pepper
Blue Ribbon Dill Pickles
Zucchini Relish
Spicy Pickled Beans
Jalapeno Relish
Fair Food
County Fair Kettle Korn
State Fair Fried Oreo Cookies
Easy Elephant Ears
Momma's Fair Funnel Cake
Puyallup Fair Scones (Fisher Scones)
Nutella Ice Cream
County Fair Indian Tacos
Deep Fried Twinkies With Berry Sauce
State Fair Cookbooks
Prize Winners by Susie D
Amusement Park, Festival and Fair Food! by Lvs2Cook
Fair entries by Cooks4_6
Fair Material by Maryland Jim
Zackary's 2007 Cookbook for County 4-H Baking!! by Nikki Kate
Comments
I always heard that the key to making the best apple pie is the kind of apple used. What kind of apples should I use for this wonderful Blue Ribbon Apple Pie? Thanks a alot, Chouny
Thank you to SusieD for putting together the Prize Winner's cookbook — I love seeing all the blue ribbon fair recipes in one easy to find place.
To Chouny, I find that McIntosh apples make the best pies. I baked an apple pie last week and used Fuji apples. I was very disappointed. The pie was very watery and the apples were too hard, however, the crust was perfect. I have also used Golden Delicious, and like the McIntosh, the apples baked up soft. I could also use some suggestions for other apples that are good for baking apple pies with.
I think the best apple to use is the Jonathan - they are so crisp and fairly tart and hold their shape. I have tried others, but always go back to Johnathan. Barbara White Lawrence, KS
Jonagold apples make a good pie. They are a sweet-tart apple.Chris Thompson Emmett Idaho
Since my grandmother made apple pies, she, my mother, I and now my daughters only use Northern Spy Apples. They ripen later in the fall, usually after the first light frost. They are great since some of the apple cooks and leaves tender pieces and part of the same slice turns very soft to create a sauce (Not Runny). They are a tart-sweet-crisp apple. They are a very large apple. It usually takes only @ 4 apples for a ten inch deep dish pie. They pies freeze very well. I don't bake them first either. I don't put the top crust on. I make the pies up to the point that they are ready to bake, Place them in the freezer to freeze. When frozen, I wrap in plastic wrap to seal and then in Aluminum foil. Without the top crust, you can stack the frozen pies in the freezer. I use the aluminum foil to put under the pies as I bake them to catch any run overs.
Since my grandmother made apple pies, she, my mother, I and now my daughters only use Northern Spy Apples. They ripen later in the fall, usually after the first light frost. They are great since some of the apple cooks and leaves tender pieces and part of the same slice turns very soft to create a sauce (Not Runny). They are a tart-sweet-crisp apple. They are a very large apple. It usually takes only @ 4 apples for a ten inch deep dish pie. They pies freeze very well. I don't bake them first either. I don't put the top crust on. I make the pies up to the point that they are ready to bake, Place them in the freezer to freeze. When frozen, I wrap in plastic wrap to seal and then in Aluminum foil. Without the top crust, you can stack the frozen pies in the freezer. I use the aluminum foil to put under the pies as I bake them to catch any run overs.
Hi I am from New Zealand .. Have just been over to U.S.A for 3 weeks for the Knoxsville Nationals, while there I was lucky enough to go to the Iowa State Fair, such fun we had.... I tryed for the very first time Funnel Cake . Very Very nice. I had apple on mine. I wish People made them here. Going back next year for Funnel Cakes Cheers Mary Fletcher
My Favorite apple for pies are the Northern Spy also. I've used them for several years. I also make the apple pie filling and freeze it in zip lock freezer bags enough for one pie each. Enjoy all winter.
i usually like a combo of Granny Smith, and Gala apples for my pie. the granny smith is tart and cooks up soft, while holding its shape, and the Gala is just plain good!!!!
Where are all the winsap apples?? I haven't been able to find any in so long. What happened to them?? RO
I use a combo of Granny Smith and Gala as well, hold their shape and give you the tart - sweet combo. With a no fail crust, it won 2nd prize at the county fair 
I agree...granny smith and gala apples are the best combo for an excellent pie
I use Cortland exclusively because they keep their crispness and don't get overly sweet. My family always serves this pie with extra extra sharp cheddar cheese .... NEVER ice cream or whipped cream
This is so yummy page. I almost started licking my laptop screen
Have tried many types of apples for pies but now use only Ganny Smith. Of course if you are luckly enough to have Bramleys then they are the ultimate but not available here - unfortunately.
This was so interesting; I only wish I could be at one of your fairs. I kept those recipes; they sound great. I always use Granny Smith but for my next pie I might look at these options. Thanks so much for posting this; loved it! Rita/Sage
Boy I'd love to get my hands on some of those Bramleys, they sound great. Chef #1366438 I'd love a recipe for apple pie filling I can freeze in bags. Care to share yours or a link to it? crcam321, what this no fail crust? I gotta know! My neighbors apples will be coming ready and I need a plan. She doesn't like apples and he can only pick and eat so many, lucky me. I'd love to be set for easy pies thru winter! Barbara White in Lawrence, KS. I'm just south of you in Richmond. Greetings!!
In school I was taught to use a variety of apples. I like all the suggestions of everyone above, but I'd use one of each.
Excellent recipe
very,very,very good...
Great recipes and ideas. I especially like the stuffed mushroom and funnel cake.
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