INGREDIENTS: 8 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained 1 1/4 cups red seedless grapes 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur (optional) DIRECTIONS: Combine all the fruits; cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, spoon fruit mixture into individual dessert dishes…. Read more“Fruit Dessert Cups”
Category: Desserts
Poached Pears
Ingredients 1 cup red-hot cinnamon candies 3 cups apple cider 4 large pears, peeled (see Note) Directions In a large saucepan, melt the cinnamon candies in the apple cider over medium heat. Add the pears and spoon the sauce over them, coating completely. Cover and cook for 25 to 30… Read more“Poached Pears”
Pecan Meringue Kisses
Ingredients 1 egg white, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup chopped pecans Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet. Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, beating constantly, until stiff peaks form…. Read more“Pecan Meringue Kisses”
Old Fashion Tea Cakes
Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Beat in eggs,… Read more“Old Fashion Tea Cakes”
Lemon Chiffon Pie
Ingredients 1 envelope plain gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 3/4 cup hot water 1 cup sugar dash salt 1 large can of evaporated milk, well chilled juice and pulp of 2 1/2 lemons 2 graham cracker crusts Directions In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Add… Read more“Lemon Chiffon Pie”
Honey Cake
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 1 cup honey 2 eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 tablespoons sliced almonds Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9″ x 5″ loaf… Read more“Honey Cake”
Fried Apple Tarts
Ingredients oil, as needed, for frying 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup evaporated milk 5 cups all-purpose flour FILLING: dried apples or fresh apples, sliced and confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, if desired Directions Mix eggs, baking powder, sugar… Read more“Fried Apple Tarts”
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients 1 (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup or 1/2 stick Parkay margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted Directions Beat cream cheese, margarine and vanilla until fluffy. Add the sifted powdered sugar 1/2-cup at a time until all is used. If frosting becomes too stiff,… Read more“Cream Cheese Frosting”
Coffee Can Cakes
Ingredients 1 cup water 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 1/2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat the oven to 350… Read more“Coffee Can Cakes”
Chess Pie
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon cornmeal (plain) 3 eggs, large 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla, or 6 tablespoons. lemon juice 5 tablespoons light cream 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell Directions Cream butter and sugar. Add cornmeal. Beat eggs together well and add… Read more“Chess Pie”