Posted in Dessert, Fruit on Oct 27th, 2008 No Comments »
If you like desserts with apples, try this easy to make recipe with Amaretto, delicious.
Amaretto Apples
2 md Golden Delicious apple
1 1/2 tb Unsalted butter
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Raisin
2 tb Amaretto liqueur
2 tb Sliced toasted almonds
whipped cream for topping
Peel apples, core, cut into 1/2-inch dice and set aside. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. [...]
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Posted in Dessert, Fruit on Sep 16th, 2008 No Comments »
A fruit tart with a delicious creamy base.
Mango Cream Tart
Pastry for single crust pie **
1 c Sugar
1/4 c Cornstarch
1/4 ts Salt
2 1/2 c Ripe mango; sliced
3 Egg yolks
1 1/2 c Sour cream or plain yogurt
1 tb Lime juice
Fresh raspberries, kiwi slices, or blueberries (opt)
**You can buy Pillsbury ready to bake pastry, it’s pretty good [...]
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Posted in Fruit, Labor Day on Aug 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Here a fruit salad recipe everyone will enjoy.
Pineapple and Cantaloupe Fruit Salad
2 Med. Cantaloupes
1 Large Pineapple
1 c Raisins
1 c Fresh Shredded Coconut (optional)
1 c Finely Chopped Walnuts (other nuts ok too)
1 Large Apple
1 container Low-fat Yogurt
Remove rind and seeds from cantaloupe. Core, Peel, and cut Pineapple into small chunks. Core and cut apple into small [...]
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Posted in Dessert, Fruit on Jul 5th, 2008 No Comments »
I just love strawberries. This is an easy and delicious cobbler to replace your standard apple or peach cobbler. Using frozen fruit makes it even faster if you are in a hurry.
Simple Strawberry Cobbler
4 c Sliced fresh Strawberries
1 c All purpose Flour
1/2 t Baking Powder
1 c Sugar
Egg, beaten
1/4 c Butter or margarine
Whipped topping, or vanilla [...]
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Posted in Fruit on Jun 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
An easy recipe to use up any bananas you have around.
Bananas with Raisin Walnut Sauce
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 C. raisins
1/2 C. walnuts
2 Tsp. brown sugar
4 bananas, peeled and cut in half, lengthwise
2 Tbsp. brandy
In a large skillet, melt butter; add brown sugar and lemon juice. Peel bananas; cut in half lengthwise and add [...]
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