Category: Desserts
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Posted in: Icings, Puddings & Sauces, Soups By MomNov 6, 2008 – 9:12 AM An old Mennonite dish 1/2 c. pearl tapioca5 c. water2 c. raisins1 c. sugar1 cinnamon sticklemon rind1/4 c. lemon juice Soak tapioca overnight in 5 cups water. Add remaining ingredients & cook on low till tapioca turns clear, up to 1 hour.© Copyright…
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Posted in: Icings, Puddings & Sauces By LindaNov 3, 2008 – 10:06 AM 1 cup best quality shortening or 1/2 c. shortening & 1/2 c. butter1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. almond extract4 cups unsifted icing sugar1/4 cup milk or canned milk Cream shortening, add vanilla and almond extract, add icing sugar a bit at a time with…
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Posted in: Icings, Puddings & Sauces By GeriMar 26, 2015 – 3:42 PM More of a glaze than a typical icing. One of my favorites, not too thick, not too sweet, not too rich. 6 tablespoons butter2/3 c. cocoa powder1 pinch of salt1/2 c. very warm milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 c. icing sugar Plus more sugar…
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Posted in: Icings, Puddings & Sauces By MomNov 6, 2008 – 9:12 AM Great quick topping for a banana bread or spice type cake Topping10 Tbsp. brown sugar6 Tbsp. cream5 Tbsp. melted butter1 cup coconut Mix all ingredients, spread over cake. Broil until brown. Makes enough for a 9 x 12 sheet type cake. © Copyright…
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Posted in: Icings, Puddings & Sauces By MomNov 3, 2008 – 10:03 AM 2 cups milk scalded2 eggs slightly beaten1/4 cup sugar1/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract Bake at 350º in pan of hot water till knife inserted in centre comes out clean. © Copyright 2023 by AgnesPicnicBench.com
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Posted in: Icings, Puddings & Sauces By MomNov 5, 2008 – 12:55 PM 2 cups apple sauce1 3oz. pkg. strawberry jello1/2 cup milk In a saucepan over medium heat bring apple sauce to a boil, stirring. Addjelly powder, stir till dissolved. Stir in cold milk. Chill till set © Copyright 2023 by AgnesPicnicBench.com
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Posted in: Icings, Puddings & Sauces, Side Dishes By GeriJul 7, 2008 – 10:35 AM 2 cans pineapple chunks, drained2 cans mandarin segments, drained1 jar maraschino cherries, drained1 cup shredded coconut1/2 bag mini marshmallows1/2 cup sour cream16 oz. cool whip Mix sour cream & cool whip, add other ingredients & chill.© Copyright 2023 by AgnesPicnicBench.com
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries By TrinaAug 13, 2009 – 11:29 AM If your peaches are larger than tennis balls, you will probably need 5 or 6; if they’re smaller, you will need 7 to 8. Cling and freestone peaches look identical; try to buy freestones, because the flesh will fall away from the pits easily.…
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries, Desserts By DebMay 16, 2020 – 6:18 PM For the Crust/Topping:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup chopped, toasted pecans1 cup Butter, chilled For the Filling:4 cups chopped rhubarb1- 3 oz. pkg. strawberry jello*2- 8 oz. brick cream cheese (at room temperature)2 cups sugar (divided)2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla…
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomNov 5, 2008 – 1:11 PM 1 baked pie shell1 quart ripe berries1 cup sugar 1 1/3 cups water3 Tbsp. cornstarch Cook 1 cup berries, 1cup sugar and 1 cup water for 5 minutes. Add cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup water and cook till clear. Put 2 cups ripe berries…