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Pineapple Cookie Recipe 

1 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup crushed pineapple 1 cup nuts 2 eggs 4 cups sifted flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in order given; beat until well mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased […]

Old-Fashioned Candied Fruit Roll Recipe 

1/4 pound seedless raisins 1/4 pound dried figs 1/4 pound dried apricots 1/2 pound dates 1/4 pound candied pineapple 1/2 pound moist coconut 1/2 pound pecans or walnuts 3 tbsp butter, melted 2 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 3 tbsp vinegar Choose fresh, dried fruits when making this connection. Wash raisins, figs and apricots and […]

Pineapple Fudge Recipe 

2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup light cream 2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained two tablespoons tbsp butter or margarine 2 teaspoons tsp ground ginger 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Combine sugars, cream and pineapple. Cook, stirring occasionally, to softball stage (236° F.). Remove from heat, add butter, ground ginger and vanilla […]

Holiday Divinity Recipe 

2 cups sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup pineapple juice 3 egg whites 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup diced candied cherries 1/4 cup diced candied pineapple 1/2 cup toasted cooled halved almonds Place with the sugar, syrup and water or fruit juice in a saucepan, bring slowly to boiling […]

Heavenly Delight Recipe 

3 cups white sugar 1 cup white corn syrup 1 1/2 cups cream or diluted evaporated milk 1 1/2 pounds candied cherries 1 1/2 pound candied pineapple 1/2 pound chopped walnuts 1/2 pound chopped pecans 1/2 pound chopped Brazil nuts candied pineapple or nuts (optional) Cook sugar, corn syrup and cream or milk to the […]

Pineapple Candy Recipe 

3 cups sugar 1 cup crushed pineapple (juice and all) 2 tbsp white corn syrup 2 tsp butter 30 large marshmallows 3 cups chopped pecans 1 tsp vanilla Mix pineapple and sugar in heavy pan. Cook until soft ball forms in cold water. Remove from stove, and add butter, marshmallows, pecans and vanilla. Beat until […]

Christmas Cheer Candy Recipe 

3 cups sugar 1 cup white Karo syrup 1 1/2 cups light cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 pound English black walnuts 1/2 pound almonds 1/2 pound pecans 1/2 pound candied pineapple 1/2 pound candied cherries Place sugar, syrup and cream in a heavy aluminum boiler. Bring to a boil; boil for eight minutes or until […]

Pineapple Almond Balls Recipe 

1 cup butter 1/4 cup confectioners sugar 2 cups flour 1 cup ground almonds 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 pound candied pineapple Cream butter and sugar. Add other ingredients except pineapple. Mix and knead with hands. Take a spoon of dough and form a ball, pushing a piece of Caney pineapple in the center. Bake at […]

Waikiki Rolls 

1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp all purpose flour 3 tbsp butter 8 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup pecan halves 8 brown and serve rolls Combine firmly packed brown sugar and flour in sauce-pan; add butter, pineapple and pecans. Heat mixture over low heat until butter melts, stirring constantly. Pour mixture into […]

Pineapple-Apple Roll Recipe 

2 cups all purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup milk 2 tbsp butter, melted c. granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled apple 2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained 1 tbsp melted butter 3 tbsp brown sugar Sift flour, measure and resift with […]