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CHERRY CARNIVAL



Cherry Carnival image

My grandfather was an excellent baker and would make this recipe on special occasions. He received this recipe from his mother. He passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97. Enjoy this simply wonderful cherry dessert. Best if served warm.

Provided by Cookin 4 the boyz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
2 cups sour pitted cherries, found in the canned fruit section at grocery stores (Drained, save juice)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup cherry juice
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the shortening, sugar, egg and milk.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Add the cherries and pour into greased 9 x 13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
  • For the cherry sauce, mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  • Gradually stir in 1 cup of boiling water and cherry juice.
  • Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add almond extract.
  • To serve, slice the cherry cake and spoon the cherry sauce over individual slices.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 174.5, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25.1, Protein 3.2

QUICK AND EASY CHERRY BARS



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With a busy family and no one knowing just who might be over to eat, this is a quick and easy great tasting bar dessert

Provided by tntcook

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the dough and spread the rest into the bottom of the prepared pan. Cover this layer evenly with cherry pie filling. Drop the rest of the dough by spoonfuls on top of the cherry layer and spread to cover the best you can.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden. Frost with a confectioners' glaze when cool for sweeter bars. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 99.8 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

CLASSIC CHERRIES JUBILEE



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This is a great, refreshing dessert, especially after a hearty meal. This does have to be prepared immediately before serving, but does not take a lot of time. Your guests will enjoy the blue flames when the brandy is ignited!

Provided by Wilemon

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
¼ cup orange juice
1 pound Bing or other dark, sweet cherries, rinsed and pitted (or use frozen pitted cherries)
½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
¼ teaspoon cherry extract
¼ cup brandy
3 cups vanilla bean ice cream

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a wide saucepan. Stir in the water and orange juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until thickened. Stir in the cherries and orange zest, return to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. While the cherries are cooking, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls.
  • Remove the cherries from the heat, and stir in the cherry extract. Pour in the brandy, and ignite with a long lighter. Gently shake the pan until the blue flame has extinguished itself. Spoon the cherries over the bowls of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 53.5 mg, Sugar 42.3 g

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