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Red-Hot Apples

This is a real comfort food.4 tart apples, such as Granny Smith
2 cups water
1 1/4 cups cinnamon red-hot candies
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegPeel, core and quarter the apples. Combine them with the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is thickened and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.Cool the apples in the syrup for at least 30 minutes.Serve the apples at room temperature or chilled.

Baked apples
Baked Apples6 large red baking apples1 tablespoon butter6 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup water1/2 cup corn syrupWash and pare apples one third of the way down from stem end. Remove cores, leaving apples whole. Place apples in a flat baki (Upload by user)

Rummy pineapple with vanilla ice cream
Rummy Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream1 ripe medium pineapple, peeled,    cored, and sliced into eight 1 inch rings6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light brown sugar1/4 cup white rum8 scoops vanilla ice cream (Upload by user)

Rummy plantains
Rummy Plantains3 plantains, cut into 3 inch pieces3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup brown sugar or honey1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup Puerto Rican rumSaut? the plantains in butter until they are golden. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 5 minutes. (Upload by user)

Shimmering fresh fruit
Shimmering Fresh Fruit1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cornstarc/4 teaspoon mace1 cup cold waterMix all ingredients in a large skillet. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Slice 1 orange and heat in skillet for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice 1 pint strawberries and 2 (Upload by user)

Soused watermelon
Soused WatermelonCut plug out of watermelon. Pour in Dubouchet Triple Sec. Replace plug and chill thoroughly. (Upload by user)

Cheese fruit
Cheese Fruit1 (17 ounce) can mixed fruits1 (17 ounce) can apricot halves1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks2 (5 ounce) jars Old English cheese spread3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup all purpose flourDrain fruits, reserving 2 cups fluid. Heat juice in saucepan, add (Upload by user)

Spiced peaches
Spiced Peaches6 pounds fresh peaches2 ounces broken stick cinnamon1 ounce whole cloves3 pounds granulated sugar1 pint vinegar1 cup waterDip peaches in hot water and peel. Tie spices in a muslin bag. Combine sugar, vinegar, water and spices. Boil until clear, ab (Upload by user)

Strawberries with anise
Strawberries with Anise (Fresas con Anis Mexico)1 pound fresh strawberries1/4 cup anise flavored liqueur2 tablespoons granulated sugarSprinkle the hulled berries with liqueur and sugar and leave for about 30 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature. (Upload by user)

Strawberries with lemon cream
Strawberries with Lemon Cream8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sifted confectioners` sugar1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind1 tablespoon lemon juice2 quarts fresh strawberriesCombine first four ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed of electri (Upload by user)

Baked fruit medley
Baked Fruit Medley1 orange1 lemon1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches1 (16 ounce) can pear halves1 (16 ounce) can sliced pineapple1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1 tablespoon flour1 tablespoon Angostura BittersGrate rin (Upload by user)
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Strawberry bananas
Strawberry Bananas6 bananas, sliced1 box strawberry gelatin, dryMix and chill well. (Upload by user)
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Stuffed pears
Stuffed Pears1 large can pear halves, well drained8 ounces cream cheese1 package Dream Whip�, preparedPecan halvesRed and green maraschino cherriesMix cheese and Dream Whip. Beat well. Fill pear halves. Top with nuts and cherries. (Upload by user)
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Banana bites
Banana BitesVegetable oil (for frying)1 cup all purpose flour3/4 cup beer, or more1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt3 to 4 bananas, cut into 1/2 inch piecesConfectioners� sugar (for dusting)Preheat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a deep fat fryer to 350 de (Upload by user)
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Banana puffs
Banana Puffs1 cup pancake mix2 tablespoons brown sugar1 egg2/3 cup milk3 bananasVegetable oil (for frying)Confectioners� sugar (for coating)Combine first 4 ingredients and mix until well blended. Peel bananas and cut into 1 inch pieces. Dip into batter and (Upload by user)
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Amaretto strawberries
Amaretto Strawberries2 ounces Amaretto1 pint fresh strawberriesVanilla ice creamMarinate strawberries overnight in Amaretto.Serve over ice cream, sprinkled with slivered almonds. (Upload by user)
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Breaded pineapple
Breaded Pineapple1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons flour3 eggs, beaten4 slices bread, cut into cubes1/2 cup butter or margarine, meltedPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 inch square pan with Pam�.Mix (Upload by user)
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