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Molasses Curried Fruit Recipe 

1 pound canned cling peach halves 1 pound canned pear halves 1 pound canned whole unpeeled apricots 20 ounce can pineapple slices 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses 1/4 cup vinegar 1 three inch stick cinnamon 2 tsp curry powder 6 maraschino cherries Drain syrup from fruits into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil rapidly […]

Summer Fruit Bowl Recipe 

8 whole ladyfingers 1 tbsp sherry or 1 tbsp orange juice 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup seedless green grapes 13 1/2 ounce can pineapple chunks, well drained 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Split ladyfingers and arrange in serving bowl. Sprinkle with sherry (or orange juice). […]

Pineapple Mousse 

12 marshmallows 1 tbsp cold water 1 3/4 cup whipping cream, chilled 1/3 cup pineapple juice, chilled 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup crushed pineapple Combine the marshmallows and water in the top of a double boiler and heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows have melted. Let cool. Meanwhile, put the […]

Pineapple Strawberry Tarts 

1 1/2 cups diced strawberries 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1 cup diced pineapple 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp butter 6 baked tart shells vanilla ice cream Mix strawberries and sugar. Make a smooth paste of cornstarch and a little of the pineapple juice. Add remaining pineapple juice, diced pineapple […]

Fruity Bobs Dessert 

1 medium banana 8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained 11 ounces mandarin orange sections, drained 8 ounces maraschino cherries, drained 8 ounces honey shredded coconut Peel banana and cut into 1/2″ slices. Alternate fruit on skewers, topping with a cherry. Brush with honey and plance on top rack of a grill. Cook at low to medium […]

Pineapple Banana Puree 

4 cups water 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 (2 inch) stick cinnamon 1 large pineapple 4 large bananas 1 tsp orange peel, grated 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice 2 (1 inch) sticks cinnamon Combine water sugar and large cinnamon stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 20 minutes. When […]

Frosty Fruit Boats 

1 large pineapple 1/4 cup port wine 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup strawberries, halved 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup honeydew melon balls Cut pineapple in half, keeping leafy top intact. Hollow out, leaving 1/2 inch thick. Remove core and discard. Cube the fruit […]

Ambrosia Fruit Dessert Recipe 

11 ounce can madarin oranges 13 ounce can pineapple chuncks 1 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped 1 cup marshmallows, cut up Mix all ingredients and place in a glass or ceramic dish. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Another Frozen Fruit Salad Recipe 

6 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, quartered 1/2 cup green maraschino cherries, quartered 2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained 2 1/2 cups marshmallows, diced Combine Philadelphia cream cheese with mayonnaise. Blend until smooth. Fold in whipped cream, fruit and marshmallows. Pour into 1 quart […]

Frozen Fruit Salad 

3 ounces orange-pineapple flavored gelatin dash of salt 1 cup boiling water 8 3/4 oz pineapple tidbits 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 cup whipping cream 1 medium banana, diced 1/2 seeded grapes, cut in half 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, diced 1/4 cup chopped nuts Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Drain […]