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    Amish Heritage

    Hi, I'm Anna. I grew up Amish in the Lancaster County, Pa. area (the heart of Amish country). I currently live in a small rural town in Missouri and am a homeschool mom to 4 great kids.

    About the Amish

    Here at Amish Heritage, I try to address many of the questions that people have about the Amish. And although I am X-Amish, I always strive to remain unbiased and give you the simple truth about the Amish people.

    • Amish girls mowing with a push mower.
      Barefoot Amish (Why Do Amish Go Barefoot?)
    • Amish farmer in the field with a horse-drawn plow.
      Do Amish Farmers Use Tractors?
    • a beautiful sunrise and a cross standing tall as a sign of what Jesus has done for us on Easter holiday.
      Do the Amish Celebrate Easter?
    • An Amish buggy in the yard, and clothes on the line. The question is "Can Amish marry non-Amish?"
      Can Amish Marry Non-Amish?
    See more About the Amish →

    Amish Desserts

    Do you have a sweet tooth? The Amish are well-known for their sweet and delicious desserts. Whether it's apple pie, chocolate cake, or layered desserts, there are easy and tasty dessert recipes to satisfy everyone's craving.

    • a stack of Amish peanut butter cookies with reese's pieces. more cookies and can of milk in the background.
      Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies (Amish Recipe)
    • featuring 9 different Amish pies recipes.
      25 Amish Pies Recipes
    • featuring a bite out of a slice of butterscotch cream pie.
      Old-Fashioned Amish Butterscotch Pie
    • a slice of warm apple pudding cake on a small plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
      Amish Apple Pudding Cake (Warm Apple Pudding)
    See more Desserts →

    Cookies & Bars

    You will find all kinds of yummy cookies at Amish bakeries across the country. But whoopie pies are by far the most popular ones.

    • a stack of Amish white chocolate peanut butter blondies.
      White Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
    • a stack of Amish raisin bars.
      Raisin Bars Recipe
    • Amish toffee crunch cookies scattered around on white background.
      Toffee Crunch Cookies (Amish Recipe)
    • a banana cream cheese cake bar on a small plate, with more in the background, and walnuts scattered around.
      Banana Cream Cheese Cake Bars
    See more Cookies & Bars →

    Amish Pies

    Amish women know how to make the best homemade pies. Among all the fruit pies, cream pies, and custard pies, you will usually find the unique and delicious wet-bottom shoofly pies as well as other unique Amish pies.

    • a slice of blackberry raspberry pie on a plate with a scoop of ice cream on top.
      Amish Blackberry Raspberry Pie
    • slice of Rice Krispie ice cream pie on a small plate.
      Rice Krispie Pie Crust
    • pecan pie tarts scattered around.
      Pecan Pie Bites Recipe
    • slice of Amish custard pie on a little plate.
      Amish Custard Pie Recipe
    See more Pies →

    Main Dish Recipes

    There's nothing quite like a good home-cooked meal that's made from scratch. Here you will find some of the most traditional comfort food recipes from Amish cooks, such as chicken pot pie, meatloaf, casseroles, and soups.

    • Using an Amish turkey recipe, we have a whole roasted turkey on a large platter.
      Slow Cooked Turkey in Oven (Amish Turkey Recipe)
    • featuring 9 different dishes that make dirt cheap meals for large families.
      Dirt Cheap Meals for Large Families (23 Amish-Inspired Recipes)
    • a bowl of macaroni and tomato with ground beef, and a large pot full sitting in the background.
      Macaroni and Tomato Recipe (Amish-style Goulash)
    • A large baked potato on a plate piled with toppings.
      Baked Potato Bar Toppings
    See more Main Dish Recipes →

    Side Dishes

    Almost every meal needs a couple of sides, whether it's creamy homemade mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or side salads. It's the delicious sides that complete your meal.

    • a roaster full of Amish stuffing..
      Amish Dressing (Stuffing Recipe)
    • a bowl of spinach salad with eggs and bacon tossed with homemade vinegarette dressing.
      Spinach Salad With Eggs and Bacon
    • a slice of vegetable pizza on a small plate with the remaining pan full in the background.
      Vegetable Pizza With Crescent Rolls
    • getting ready to enjoy a bite of Amish zucchini casserole from a serving on a plate.
      Zucchini Casserole With Ritz Crackers
    See more Side Dishes →

    Amish Bread

    Whether it's white sandwich bread, buns, biscuits, or quick bread, it's always better homemade. Here you will find easy-to-make Amish bread recipes.

    • two loaves of Amish iced raisin swirl bread, one has a slice removed to reveal the beautiful cinnamon raisin swirls.
      Iced Raisin Bread (Amish Recipe)
    • a loaf of Amish jalapeno cheese bread on a board.
      Amish Jalapeno Cheese Bread
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      Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins (Amish Blueberry Muffins)
    • Amish oatmeal bread loaf sliced on a board.
      Oat Bread Recipe (Amish Oatmeal Bread with Honey)
    See more Bread →

    Snacks and Candies

    Here, you'll find recipes for homemade snacks like layered finger jello, seasoned pretzels, protein balls, and delicious candies like chocolates and caramels, all made from scratch for that perfect homemade touch!

    • large bowl and small bowl of ranch snack mix.
      Ranch Snack Mix Recipe
    • glass bowl of ranch seasoned pretzels.
      Amish Seasoned Pretzels Recipe
    • chocolate peanut butter eggs scattered around with an Easter basket and grass.
      Amish Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe (Homemade Easter Eggs)
    • a clear glass bowl full of chocolate pretzel twists with sprinkles, pretzel rods in the background.
      Almond Bark Pretzels (Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe)
    See more Snacks & Candies →

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    Hi, I’m Anna. I grew up Amish in the Lancaster County, Pa. area (the heart of Amish country). I currently live in a small rural town in Missouri and am a homeschool mom to 4 great kids. Some of my favorite things to do are spending time in the kitchen, (baking and preparing meals from scratch), gardening, and spending time with my lovely family.

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      Amish Wedding Food (27 Recipes)
    • a glass with chai tea and the bottle of chai concentrate in the background.
      Chai Latte Concentrate Recipe
    • a collage of 9 different photos of Amish Christmas recipes.
      52 Amish Christmas Recipes
    • a red bowl of creamy whoopie pie filling withour marshmallow fluff.
      Whoopie Pie Filling Without Marshmallow Fluff

    Seasonal

    • a small bowl of Amish cranberry apple jello salad.
      Cranberry Jello Salad with Apples (Amish Recipe)
    • a slice of the best creamy pecan pie with more pie in the background.
      Amish Pecan Pie (Creamy Pecan Pie Recipe)
    • a slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream on a small plate.
      Amish Pumpkin Custard Pie Recipe
    • Using an Amish turkey recipe, we have a whole roasted turkey on a large platter.
      Slow Cooked Turkey in Oven (Amish Turkey Recipe)

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