Aunt Helens Cherry Dessert Food

AUNT DEBBIE'S CHERRY DESSERT

Steps:

• Soften gelatin in cold water. Heat milk, stir in gelatin. Beat until gelatin melts, set aside.
• Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add gelatin mixture. Beat until well blended.
• Prepare dream whip as directed. Mix well. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Place in serving bowl. Top with canned cherry pie filling. Refrigerate until completely chilled (at least 2 hours).

AUNT HELEN'S CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• 1. sift together the first 5 ingredients. Make a well in the center then add the next 4 ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to mix this batter. Add in a few tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice and stir until smooth.
• 2. Fold in the carrots, coconut, nuts and pineapple.
• 3. In a prepared 13x9 pan (greased and floured or just spray with Pam for Baking) pour the batter in and level it off. Bake at 350 degrees about 45-50 minutes (test center for doneness) Frost with cream cheese frosting.

AUNT HELEN'S FRIED PEACH PIES

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first four ingredients in 2 qt heavy sauce pan. Bring to boil. Stirring occasionally.
• 2. Boil for about 30 minutes on med/high heat then reduce heat to medium. Stirring occasionally.
• 3. Continue to boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 more minutes. As peaches become tender and syrup begins to thicken, mash and cut peaches with a spoon until they become like pie filling.
• 4. Roll out biscuits on a floured surface to about a 5 inch oval shape (I use parchment because it won't stick).
• 5. Fill the dough with about 1 1/2 tablespoon of cooled filling. Fold over and crimp and seal edges.
• 6. Fry in skillet with about 1/2 inch deep (hot) Crisco. Fry on med/low heat 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Fry 2-3 pies at a time.
• 7. Remove to absorbent paper towels.
• 8. *Note: May use 1/4 cup less sugar if you don't like them as sweet.

AUNT HELEN'S FARM COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
• 2. Cream sugars, shortening, and eggs
• 3. Add all other ingredients in the order given.
• 4. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.
• 5. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until light brown.