Making Homemade Pies And Cakes Is A Great Way To Create Family Time

So many families have ditched the old "from-scratch" dessert recipe in favor of something quicker, cheaper, and probably not as delicious. However, taste is only one aspect that is compromised for cost and time. When you consider it, making homemade pies and cakes, though a lengthy process, is one of those things that you do not want to rush through. Putting time into doing it will make the dessert more delicious and perhaps even healthier.

It seems like memories of being in the kitchen baking with grandma are almost a thing of the past. What with instant cake mixes and store-bought pies, how often do we really make desserts from scratch? The thing is, though it takes hours, these are hours we could be spending with our loved ones, enjoying the experience. Is this something you really want to give up and replace with a quick trip to the supermarket?

When was the last time you broke out your great-grandmothers famous pound cake recipe and put it to good use? It is likely that everyone in the family loves that recipe, but perhaps they have forgotten about it. It is unique things like hand-me-down recipes that tie a family together and give them their trademark characteristics. Do not let instant cake mix replace an old recipe, or even the potential for a new tradition.

If this is not convincing enough, at least consider how much more appealing homemade treats are to people with allergies. It must be frustrating to want the best looking piece of pie in the assortment, only to find out it has that one ingredient with which you are allergic. By making dessert from scratch, you can make it just how you like it and make sure that it is edible for you. Never again will you have to pick the pie you do not really care for just because you are allergic to the rest!

Here is a benefit that might not have been considered: obesity is an epidemic plaguing the nation, and most news reports point the finger at processed foods. Why not try to make your own healthy version of a favorite dessert? Swap out those sugary, processed fruit fillings for some truly delicious fresh fruit. To make them more like a pie filling, use calorie-free sugar substitute to cut out some of the calories, and even replace butter with margarine for a healthier treat.

By now, it should be easier to see why the benefits of making homemade pies and cakes greatly outweigh the meager convenience of purchasing pre-made desserts. They are likely to be much more delicious and provide an opportunity for the family to bond over a shared experience. In addition, they can be tweaked and customized to just the way you or your guests like it, making it a memorable dessert rather than just one to fill the space after dinner.