Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/3 c. water
1 c. golden raisins
2 T. canola oil
3 large carrots grated


​1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt 
1 c. mixed glazed fruit 

Directions: combine the first five ingredients and spices together add to a small sauce pan.  Over medium heat slowly bring to a boil the ingredients for 10 minutes.  Cool thoroughly.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees.  Pour the cake mixture into two round cake pans.  Bake 1 1/2 hours.  Cool then add frosting, cool-whip or ice-cream to the dessert. 

​​Ingredients

1 large EGG, beaten
2 lbs.extra lean beef (93% lean)
1 cup garlic herb bread or seasoned crumbs
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup low-sodium ketchup, divided
   Directions 

1. PREHEAT oven to 375° F. In a large mixing bowl ADD ground beef, bread crumbs, beaten egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/4 cup ketchup. MIX by hand until evenly combined.
2. DIVIDE the meat mixture in 2 halves. PLACE 1/2 of the mixture in a 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. PRESS with hands to fill the bottom of the loaf pan. ARRANGE the hard-boiled eggs evenly on top and then COVER with the rest of the meat mixture.
3. BAKE for 20 minutes and REMOVE from oven. BRUSH top of meatloaf with 1/4 cup ketchup and RETURN to the oven for another 10 minutes.
4. REMOVE from oven and brush with remaining ketchup. BAKE for another 10 minutes or until internal temperature of 160° F is reached. SLICE crosswise into six even pieces and SERVE.

Apple Crisp, Apple Pie, Apple Crumble, Apple Strudel, Apple Sauce, Apple Butter, Apple Dumpling, Apple Turnover 
Apple Strudel 
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups apple juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 pound apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 …1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans4 sheets phyllo dough
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1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, create a slurry by combining 1/4 cup of the apple juice with the cornstarch. Mix until smooth and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the apples with the remaining 1 cup apple juice, raisins, sugar and cinnamon until the apples are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the cornstarch slurry ...

Fresh Cherry Pie Filling - A Summer Favorite
Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen sweet cherries or fresh pitted cherries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Stir together all in ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over a medium-low heat.  Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Cool to room temperature and use in your favorite recipe.

Recipe NotesFrozen cherries do not need to be thawed before cooking.
Sour cherries may substituted with an additional 1/4 cup sugar added

Red, White and Blue Sugar Cookie Dessert 
2 x 16.5 oz. refrigerated sugar cookie dough logs 
8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
½ cup powdered sugar
8 oz. whipped topping
2 tsp. vanilla extract
add variety of fruits

​Chill - serves 10

• Grandma's Favorite Grilled COBBLER
• 7 cups 1/2-inch fresh peach slices or 2 (20-oz.) bags frozen sliced peaches, thawed and drained
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• BISCUIT TOPPING
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

How to Make ItStep 1Heat one side of grill to medium-high (350°F to 400°F). Place peaches in a large bowl. Stir together sugar and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over peaches, and stir gently to combine. Spoon peach mixture into a buttered 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Cut 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces over peaches. Cover skillet tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 2 Place skillet over lit side of grill, and grill, covered, until bubbling and hot, about 15 minutes.

Step 3 Biscuit Topping: Stir together flour and next 2 ingredients in a small bowl. Make a well in the center, and add cream and melted butter. Stir just until mixture comes together. Uncover grill, and discard foil; dollop peaches with dough mixture. Cover with grill lid, and grill until biscuits are browned, about 15 more minutes. Remove skillet from grill, and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

 ​Cool Watermelon Breeze Drink

Ingredients:
1 squeeze Lime, Fresh
1 Sprig Mint
3 cups sliced watermelon
1 bag ice
1 cup coconut water

Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth.
Makes 2 servings