Another way to avoid a soggy bottom crust is to mix together 1 T each of cornstarch & white sugar, then sprinkle it onto the bottom crust before you fill it with the apple's. Work's every time !

I'm a darn good cook/baker but this recipe was almost to much batter for a 9" springform pan. I used the gingersnap crust & use a 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon, those were the only changes I made. I put a pan of water on a lower rack & baked it at the stated 65 mins. it was no where near cooked, I dropped the oven temp down to 325* for another 30 mins. & crossed my fingers that it would set up, there was no room in the pan for the sour cream topping. When I cut it the next evening it was soft but not runny.......Loved the flavor & we stirred some spiced rum into jarred caramel sauce, will make it again but use at least a 10" pan !

WOW..... was this good ! I cut back on the almond extract & baked in a 9" springform pan ( wrap bottom with foil because the butter in the crust leaked out even though I put it in the reefer after patting it in the bottom & 1" up the side's of the pan ) had to use 1/2 blackberry's but was glad because it was just so tasty !!

Now that there are the crescent dough sheet's this is even easier, & by the way........use lemon curd & then the raspberry pie filing. OVER THE TOP GOOD !

If you use the metal skewer's that come in a turkey lacer kit no need to worry about the pick's burning and you can wash and re-use !

This really is the best ! I made it the first time in 2008 & bought the Hawaiian Alaea Red Sea Salt from Suncatchers of Hilo (just add .com for their web site) The price's & shipping are reasonable. Since then I have given this recipe & salt to my friend's & they have shared with their friend's, no one has been disappointed ! Thank you KIKUCHAN for the recipe.

The recipe as written is good. Omited the butter & seared the pork in the bacon dripping's. One thing to remember, if you use a marinated loin DON'T USE ANY SALT !! I didn't read the other review's and used a pepper and garlic marinated loin....it was sooooo salty! Will know better the next time, and there will be a next time !

This recipe can be made much faster using the new crescent refrigerated flaky dough sheet's...finally, NO pinching together seam's !!!! it's a dream come true ! There is no end to what you can do with them.

I think it's faster to nuke the pepper's after you clean them, that way you won't loose the heat. Put them on a paper plate & cover with a paper towel, set the power to 50% for about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the wattage of your nuke. I also chopped up some Linguica (I bet chorizo would be yummie too..double pork, you can't go wrong) and put it on top of the cream cheese then wrapped with bacon...um umm ummmm. If you use the non-stick foil on the BBQ it makes your life & clean up MUCH easier. *Update* Used turkey bacon for a vegetarian friend & it was good(surprised me) really crispy!

I made these for diner last night and they were PRIMO !! I took the advice of others & only added 3/4 T. baking soda & increased the sugar, used 1/2 c. each regular & buttermilk, it thickned up a bit too much so used a touch more buttermilk. Just dropped the blueberry's on top and that worked just fine with the really ripe berry's I had. I must say that I'm not a pancake fan but.......Todd's are the best !

I made this yesterday. It was alright but I made the mistake of using a premade graham cracker crust & with just the rhubarb in it at 400* it burnt the top edge...not a pretty sight! Will try again a homemade pastry crust.

I have had many a Bloody Mary, but had never tried pepper & celery seed with the rimmer salt. It was PRIMO !!

We like our food HOT !! So I used Jalapenos instead of green chilies, added a squeeze of fresh lime and chopped up the artichokes. If you like spicy... give this a shot.

I made the bread in the machine & then shaped it & put it in 2, 11.5oz coffee cans that were well greased and coated with cornmeal. Covered & let rise about an hour & 10mins. Baked at 400- 35 to 40 mins. Stephanie is right..toasted it's PRIMO !!