Okay, so today, I’m going to share my experience making some Amish desserts. I’ve been curious about Amish cooking for a while now, especially their desserts, which have a reputation for being simple yet delicious. I’m no expert baker, but I decided to give it a go and see what all the fuss is about.
First, I did some digging online to find some popular Amish dessert recipes. I noticed a lot of them use basic ingredients that I usually have in my pantry, like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. That’s a good start, I thought, because I didn’t want to go out and buy a bunch of fancy stuff. I wanted to keep it simple, just like the Amish do.
I settled on a few recipes that caught my eye: a baked custard, some egg noodle bake, and an apple dessert. They all looked pretty straightforward, so I printed them out and got to work. The first recipe I tackled was the baked custard.
- Getting Ingredients Ready: I gathered all the ingredients needed. Milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, you know, the usual suspects for a custard.
- Mixing It Up: I whisked everything together in a bowl. It was pretty simple, no fancy techniques or anything.
- Into the Oven: Then, I poured the mixture into a baking dish and popped it into the oven. I set a timer, following the recipe, and waited.
While the custard was baking, I started working on the apple dessert. This one involved peeling and slicing apples, tossing them with some sugar and spices, and layering them in a dish with a simple crumble topping. It smelled amazing as it baked, all warm and cinnamon-y.
- Apple Time: I grabbed a bunch of apples and started peeling and slicing. Nothing too precise, just good old-fashioned apple slicing.
- Spice It Up: Tossed the apples with some sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. The smell was already making my mouth water.
- Crumble Topping: Mixed up a simple crumble with flour, butter, and sugar. It was a bit messy, but hey, that’s part of the fun.
- Assemble and Bake: Layered the apples in a dish, topped it with the crumble, and into the oven it went.
Lastly, I tried making the egg noodle bake. Now, I’d never heard of using egg noodles in a dessert before, but I was intrigued. This recipe involved cooking the noodles, then mixing them with a sweet sauce made from milk, sugar, and eggs. It was a bit different, but I was willing to give it a shot.
- Noodle Cooking: Boiled the egg noodles until they were nice and soft.
- Sweet Sauce: While the noodles were cooking, I made the sauce, which was basically milk, sugar, and eggs whisked together.
- Combine and Bake: Drained the noodles, mixed them with the sauce, and poured the whole thing into a baking dish. Into the oven for a final bake.
After what seemed like forever (but was really just about an hour), everything was done. I took the desserts out of the oven and let them cool for a bit. They all looked and smelled pretty good, if I do say so myself.
Tasting Time!
The baked custard was creamy and smooth, with a nice vanilla flavor. It was simple, but satisfying. The apple dessert was warm and comforting, with a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors. And the egg noodle bake? Well, it was definitely unique. The noodles were soft and chewy, and the sweet sauce gave it an interesting texture. It was surprisingly good, in a comforting, homey kind of way.
Overall, I’d say my Amish dessert experiment was a success. The recipes were easy to follow, the ingredients were simple, and the results were delicious. It wasn’t like eating some fancy French pastry, but it was good in its own way. It was like a taste of simpler times, and I can see why these desserts are so popular in Amish communities. If you’re looking for some easy and tasty dessert recipes, I definitely recommend giving these a try. You don’t need to be a master baker to make them, and they’re sure to please a crowd.
