BETTE MacDONALD’S PUMPKIN PIE

BETTE MacDONALD’S PUMPKIN PIE 1 14 1/2 oz. can of pumpkinOR 2 cups fresh (mashed pumpkin)1 tablespoon cornstarch (or flour)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)1/2 teaspoon ginger (powdered)1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted)1 1/2...

SANDTORTE

SANDTORTE 1 cup 2 sticks soft butter3 cups sugar6 eggs3 cups flour (Wondra, if you can find it)1 cup ½ pint sour cream¼ teaspoon baking powder1 ½ teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 350° F.In bowl of electric mixer, cream butter, and blend in the sugar. Add eggs, one at...

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE 2 cans (8 ½ -oz. sizesliced pineapple)¼ cup butter2/3 cup light-brown sugar (firmly packed.)8 maraschino cherries (drained)¼ cup pecan halves1 cup sifted all-purpose flour¾ cup granulated sugar1 ½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt¼ cup...
Low-Cholesterol Cherry Dessert

Low-Cholesterol Cherry Dessert

Poppy’s Low-Cholesterol Cherry Dessert 2 egg whites (beaten)1 ½ cup fresh pitted tart cherries (divided)1 ½ cup sugar (divided)½ cup chopped walnut or pecans1 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons cornstarch¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon baking powderred...
Low-Cholesterol Cherry Dessert

Tootie’s Applesauce Cake

TOOTIE’S APPLESAUCE CAKE ½ cup shortening (Crisco or butter/margarine, 2 sticks, softened, your choice)2 cups sugar1 large egg1 ½ cups thick (unsweetened applesauce*)2 ½ cups sifted Gold Medal flour½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon each of cinnamon (cloves, and allspice)1 cup...
Holiday Mince Squares

Holiday Mince Squares

Holiday Mince Squares (Hilda Hallock) 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats1 cup sifted flour1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar¾ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon cinnamon½ cup butter (1 stick, cut into chunks)1 pound 2 ounce jar (1 ¾ cups mincemeat)Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts(or...