Desserts

The first person I served this for didn’t like peach cobbler (unknown to me). He really enjoyed it. I just made it because it sounded yummy and I was dieting. No one will ever guess it’s ‘lighter’ than any other cobbler. I hope you like it. Oh! and it’s quick and easy. Ingredients: ½ cup […]

I love peanut butter cookies but they are always a little greasy. I came up with this healthier version and it’s a little less greasy. I love it! Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup crunchy peanut butter ¼ cup applesauce 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 egg whites 2 ½ cups

This is great to do when apples are abundant and can be used on waffles and ice cream too. Ingredients: 4 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 10 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 7 quarts peeled, cored and sliced apples Directions: Place a

The sweetness of fruit combines with the tartness of rhubarb, delivering a tasty end to a meal or an anytime snack. Serve hot or cold with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Ingredients: 6 fresh peaches, pitted and chopped 2 pears – peeled, cored and chopped 4 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2

Quick and easy peach dessert. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can peach halves, drained ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans Directions: Preheat the broiler. Arrange peach halves, cut-side up in a shallow baking dish. In a small dish, stir together

A simply wonderful dessert that’s healthier with less sugar, unpeeled apples, white whole wheat flour and walnuts. Ingredients: 10 cups unpeeled, cored, and sliced apples ½ cup white sugar 1 tablespoon white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup water 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup white whole wheat flour ½ cup

This makes about 30 pints of mincemeat. Have on hand 30 pint canning jars with brand-new rings and lids. Reusing old lids is not recommended. A delicious way to use green tomatoes. The recipe came from my grandfather, and our family has been making it forever! Use straight from the jar for pies, cookies, muffins,

Frozen Bliss: A frosty, homemade version of that famous coffee shop’s macchiato. Ingredients: 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 1 cup white sugar 1 pinch salt 2 cups heavy cream ¾ cup caramel dessert sauce Directions: Whisk together milk, instant coffee granules, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved.

Chantilly cream is a sweeter version of whipped cream. It is smooth and satiny. My family loves it on pancakes, chocolate mousse, and just about anything that needs a sweet touch. Enjoy, from my family to yours! Ingredients: ½ vanilla bean 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons superfine sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions:

Apples with a hard candy coating, like you can get at fairs. Ingredients: 15 apples 2 cups white sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 ½ cups water 8 drops red food coloring Directions: Lightly grease cookie sheets. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup