"Fruit" Recipes
From a restaurant on the north shore
Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream.
This recipe was first made by our family with wild blueberries picked near Gunflint Lake in Minnesota. We made this during a large family gathering at the Gunflint Lodge and everyone loved it.
This recipe is fast, easy, and so delicious. The best pie ever!
Cook Time: 60 minutes Servings: 6-8 Submitted by April INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 cups diced rhubarb 2 cups strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons strawberry jello DIRECTIONS Mix and pour into an unbaked pie shell. Place the top crust on and bake at 450 degrees F for 10 […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 – 3 ounce package instant pudding – vanilla, coconut or banana 1 cup milk 1 cup Cool Whip 1 – 15 1/4 ounce can crushed pineapple 1 – 5 1/2 ounce can mandarin oranges 2 large bananas, sliced 2 cup miniature marshmallows (optional) 1/2 cup coconut (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 4 cups chopped rhubarb 1 cup white sugar 1 3/4 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS Place rhubarb in bowl, cover with hot water; let stand a few minutes and drain. Combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, butter, and soda; […]
This is a classic, simple recipe for apple or rhubarb crisp. It won’t last very long. Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream. It’s an old Menke family tradition!
Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup boiling water 1 cup warm milk 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 lemon rind Meringue: 4 egg whites 1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract […]
Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS 1 – 3 ounce sugar free vanilla pudding (not instant) 1 – 3 ounce sugar free jello 2 1/2 cups cold water 4 cups berries Cool Whip DIRECTIONS Cook pudding, jello, and water over medium heat until it boils. Let cool. Add berries and mix well. Put in baked pie […]
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes Servings: 8 Yield: 1 pie Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 5 to 6 cups apple slices 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (can use a little more) 1/2 to 3/4 cups sugar 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon butter pastry for double crust DIRECTIONS Mix sugar flour & seasonings in […]
This is a no-bake pie.
Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS apples, enough to fit in 6 ounce dish brown sugar butter dates (optional) raisins (optional) cranberries (optional) DIRECTIONS For each apple, remove core, rub with butter with your hands, and put in 6 ounce dish. In center of each apple put 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon butter. Note: […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour dash of salt 1 can fruit (any variety) Filling: 1 – 8 ounce package cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/4 cup Cool Whip DIRECTIONS Mix butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, and salt. Bake at […]
Grandma used her meat grinder to grind the fresh cranberries, but I use my food processor which works just fine, especially if the cranberries are frozen.
Submitted by Grace INGREDIENTS Cookie Base: 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 2nd Layer: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 3rd Layer: 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup […]
This is a classic!
Preserve this delicious jam in the freezer.
Great for camping/scouting.
Great for camping/scouting.
This fruit medley will brighten any table.
Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS Filling: 7 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup cinnamon 3/4 cup brown sugar Topping: 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup one-minute oatmeal 1/4 cup butter DIRECTIONS Combine ingredients for filling and put in 8 or 9 inch square glass pan. Blend topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle […]
Great tasting & healthy too.
A wonderful compliment to any meal or serve as a dessert with ice cream
Mix together and it’s ready to eat.
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Servings: 20 Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 – 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (do not drain) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix just until well blended and put in ungreased 9×13 inch pan. Bake […]
So delicious! Keeps nicely in fridge for a few days.
Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 2 cups blueberries 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter juice of one lemon DIRECTIONS Pour 2 cups of fresh berries in bottom of pie shell. Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Cook until thickened & pour over fresh berries. Chill. […]
Cook Time: til top springs back Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups, chopped applies or can of drained apple pie filling 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 […]
Servings: 10 Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cranberries, chopped 1 cup Braeburn apple, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup green seedless grapes, halved 1/3 cup raisins 1/4 cup walnuts (optional) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 – 8 ounce package vanilla, low-fat yogurt DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients, stir to coat. […]
Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound prunes 1 cup raisins 1 orange, sliced 1 can cherries 4 tablespoons tapioca 1/4 pound dried apricots 3 apples, diced 1 lemon, sliced 1 cup sugar 1 stick cinnamon DIRECTIONS Soak dried fruits, tapioca, sugar, cinnamon, orange and lemon in enough water to cover, overnight. In morning add diced […]
Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 – 6 ounce package orange jello 1 pint orange sherbet softened 2 cans mandarin oranges 2 cups boiling water 1 cup mandarin orange juice DIRECTIONS Mix jello and boiling water until jello is totally mixed. Add sherbet, mandarin orange juice and mandarin oranges. Put in fridge until jello is […]
Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 – 9 inch baked pie crust 1 – 3 ounce package cream cheese 4 cups blueberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice DIRECTIONS Spread cream cheese in the bottom of the pie crust, then put 3 cups blueberries on top of the […]
It makes its own crust.
Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 5 cups fresh blueberries 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon DIRECTIONS Cook over medium heat: Sugar, cornstarch, salt, water, 2 cups berries. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Reduce heat, mash berries, […]