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Pineapple Cheese Casserole

2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunksScant 1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded medium Cheddar cheese Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, flour and salt. Cook until clear. In a buttered 1 3/4-quart casserole dish, layer pineapple and cheese. Pour in a little sauce. Continue layering [...]

Flaming Fruit

1 fresh pineapple2 kiwi fruit2 bananas1 pint strawberries1 can mandarin oranges1 apple2 tablespoons coconut6 sugar cubesLemon extract Slice pineapple in half lengthwise, scoop out insides and reserve the shell. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, sliced kiwi, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, drained oranges and cored, sliced apple. Toss with coconut and fill pineapple shells with [...]

Gingered Pineapple

1 cup sour cream1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger1 large fresh, ripe pineapple Stir together sour cream and honey in small bowl; stir in crystallized ginger. Set aside. Cut pineapple from the bottom through the crown, first in half, then in quarters. Cut away the core strip, leaving the crown on. Loosen fruit [...]

Rum-Pineapple Slices

1 pineapple, peeled, 1-inch slices2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed2 tablespoons granulated sugar3/4 cup fresh orange juice1 tablespoon honey1/2 cup dark rum2 cups vanilla ice cream4 mint sprigs for garnish (optional) Trim and slice pineapple into large rings. Remove core from   pineapple rings using a round cutter or a paring knife. Coat  sides of pineapple slices [...]

Candied Pineapple

This is a sweet treat that the kids can make and then use in their other baking and cooking projects. It turns out much tastier than the store bought version. 1 cup granulated sugar1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices packed in own    juice, drained and 1/3 cup juice reserved2 tablespoons light corn syrup In 3-quart [...]

Rummy Pineapple With Vanilla Ice Cream

1 ripe medium pineapple, peeled,    cored, and sliced into eight 1-inch rings6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light brown sugar1/4 cup white rum8 scoops vanilla ice cream Cut slits halfway into the pineapple rings at 1-inch intervals, leaving the rings attached at the center. Scatter the butter over the bottom [...]

Old Fashion Raspberry Fritters

3 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups raspberriesConfectioners’ sugar Add beaten egg yolks and water to flour sifted with baking powder and salt. Beat raspberries with egg beater. Beat egg whites to a stiff froth, fold into batter, then fold in the raspberries. Drop [...]

Baked Stuffed Peaches

4 firm, but ripe, peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds)8 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup chopped walnuts2 tablespoons light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut peaches in half from stem to root end, then twist gently to free fruit from pit. Gently twist pit from peach half [...]

Raspberries in Angel Cream

1 1/2 cups buttermilk2 teaspoon almond flavored liqueur1 envelope unflavored gelatine4 tablespoons granulated sugar1 envelope dessert topping mix1/2 cup cold milk1 (12 ounce) package whole raspberries or frozen berries    of your choice, thawed and well-drained4 cups angel food cake, broken into pieces In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup buttermilk and the liqueur. Sprinkle with [...]

Shimmering Fresh Fruit

1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon mace1 cup cold water Mix all ingredients in a large skillet. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Slice 1 orange and heat in skillet for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice 1 pint strawberries and 2 bananas. Put this, along with 1/2 pound seedless grapes into the syrup. Stir [...]

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