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 Message 1 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·  (Original Message)Sent: 5/20/2008 8:36 PM
Recipes


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 Message 17 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:12 AM
Lattice Blackberry Bars--sonja
6 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups shortening
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

FILLING:
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blackberries
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 egg, beaten


In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Combine sour cream, egg, egg yolk and
vanilla until smooth; add to crumb mixture. Toss with a fork until
dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half; cover with plastic wrap
and refrigerate for 1 hour.

For filling, combine 2 cups sugar and flour in a large saucepan; add
blackberries. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to
boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in
butter and cinnamon. Cool slightly.

On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 17-
in. x 12-in. rectangle; transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-
in. baking pan. Spread with filling. Roll remaining dough into a 15-
in. x 10-in. rectangle; cut into 1/2-in. strips. Make a lattice
crust over filling; seal and flute edges.

Brush egg over pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350°
for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
Cool on a wire rack. Slice into bars. Yield: 20 servings. 

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 Message 18 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:13 AM

Blackberry Jam Bars - Jolene

1/4 cup plus
3 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
3/4 cup blackberry jam

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats. Press half of mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan. Top mixture with jam, spreading to within 1/4 inch of edge. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Microwave Directions: Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats. Press half of mixture into a lightly greased 8 inch square baking dish. Shield corners of dish with triangles of foil, keeping foil smooth and close to dish. Microwave at medium (50% power) for 5 to 7 minutes or until firm, rotating dish a quarter-turn at 2 minute intervals. Top with jam, spreading to within 1/4 inch of edge. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly on top. Microwave, with edges shielded, at medium for 11 to 13 minutes or until firm, rotating dish a quarter-turn at 2-minute intervals. (Do not overcook; mixture will firm up as it cools.) Cool and cut into bars.


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 Message 19 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:13 AM
Blackberry Bars ----Jolene

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg, beaten
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup fresh blackberries
powdered sugar, sifted

Combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press 1 1/3 cups of mixture in bottom of an ungreased 8-inch square pan.Combine remaining crumb mixture, sour cream, egg,baking soda,salt, cinnamon, and vanilla; blend well. Stir in blackberries. Spoon over crust, spreading evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool; cut into 3 x 2 1/2-inch bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.


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 Message 20 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:14 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN Nicknamepralinequeen1</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 8/24/2005 6:27 PM
Blackberry Jam Bars

1/4 cup plus
3 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
3/4 cup blackberry jam

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats. Press half of mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan. Top mixture with jam, spreading to within 1/4 inch of edge. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.


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 Message 21 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:14 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameKitabel</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 4/21/2006 5:32 AM
Loganberry Lemon Bars

Pastry Crust Base:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Filling:
2 eggs
3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh loganberries
1 tsp fresh grated lemon peel
1 cup granualted sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
Powdered sugar for garnish

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour and sugar in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and combine the mixture into a loose dough. Pat the mixture into a 9" square non-stick pan.

Bake the pastry until just browned around the edges, about 10 minutes.

Heat oven to 350 degrees again. In a mixing bowl add eggs, lemon peel, lemon juice and sugar. Beat at low speed until mixture is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl. With mixer running, add flour and baking powder and mix until well-blended, about 3 minutes. Pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry crust base. Place whole loganberries throughout the filling. Bake the loganberry lemon bar mixture in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the mixture is set.

Remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a rack for 30 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over the top of the cooled pastry. Cut the pastry into bars and serve with either chilled whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Makes 12 - 16 bars.


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 Message 22 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:15 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameShirley©1</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 8/25/2005 2:16 PM
Loganberry Lemon Bars
Pastry Crust Base:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup powdered sugar


Filling:
2 eggs
3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh loganberries
1 tsp fresh grated lemon peel
1 cup granualted sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
Powdered sugar for garnish

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour and sugar in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and combine the mixture into a loose dough. Pat the mixture into a 9" square non-stick pan. Bake the pastry until just browned around the edges, about 10 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees again. In a mixing bowl add eggs, lemon peel, lemon juice and sugar. Beat at low speed until mixture is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl. With mixer running, add flour and baking powder and mix until well-blended, about 3 minutes. Pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry crust base. Place whole loganberries throughout the filling. Bake the loganberry lemon bar mixture in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the mixture is set. Remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a rack for 30 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over the top of the cooled pastry. Cut the pastry into bars and serve with either chilled whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Makes 12 - 16 bars.

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 Message 23 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:16 AM
From: ChadsAngel  (Original Message) Sent: 6/19/2006 9:17 PM

Marion Berry Dreams

1 - 11 oz. Jar Marion berry Jam
1 Cup Flour
Pinch Salt
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Cup Butter + 1/4 Cup Butter, Melted and Cooled
2 Eggs
1 Tbsp. Milk
1 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup Coconut
3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips

Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add 1/2 cup butter, 1 beaten egg, and milk. Beat until smooth. Roll or pat out in a 9x13 pan. Spread one 11 oz. jar of Marion berry Jam over all. Combine sugar, 1 beaten egg, ¼ cup melted butter, coconut, and chocolate chips. Spread this mixture over the jam. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes or until top is golden. Cool, then refrigerate for several hours before cutting into squares.


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 Message 24 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:17 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameGenie·</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 6/19/2006 10:48 AM
Marionberry Oat Bars

This is a quick and delicious way to make that perfect summertime fruit snack. Enjoy as a bar, or top with ice cream or whipped topping to make it irresistable. Makes 24 bars.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups fresh or frozen Marionberries or blackberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup margarine or butter, melted


DIRECTIONS

For filling, in a medium saucepan combine berries, sugar, water, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and cornstarch. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring frequently.

In a mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and baking soda. Stir in melted margarine or butter till thoroughly combined. Set aside 1 ½ cups of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9 x 9x 2- inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes.

Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Lightly press oat mixture into filling. Bake in the 350 oven for 20 to 25 minutes more or till topping is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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 Message 25 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/18/2008 2:17 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameShirley©1</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 7/13/2006 5:01 PM
Gooseberry Crunch

Crumb Topping:
1 cup flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
1 tsp cinnamon

Fruit Mixture:
3-4 cups gooseberries
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together crumb topping until crumbly. Press half of crumbs into 9" greased pan. In saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Bring to boil, add fruit and cool until clear and thick. Pour over crumb mix and top with remaining crumbs. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until browned. Cut in squares, serve warm with whipped cream.


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 Message 26 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 7/10/2008 4:57 AM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameGenie·</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 7/8/2008 3:28 PM
Blackberry Cream Bars



CRISCO Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

1 (18.25 ounce) PILLSBURY White Cake

4 large eggs

1/2 up (1 stick) butter, melted, divided

1 1/2 cups sour cream

3 tablespoons sugar

1 (12 oz) jar SMUCKER'S Seedless Blackberry Jam



HEAT oven to 350F. Position oven rack in middle of

oven. Spray the bottom only of a 13x9-inch baking pan

with non-stick cooking spray.



RESERVE 1 cup dry cake mix. Set aside. Place remaining

cake mix, 1 egg and 1/4 cup melted buter in a large

bowl. Blend 1-2 minutes with an electric mixer set on

low speed until well blended. Press in an even layer

in prepared pan.



MIX 3 eggs, sour cream, sugar, and 1/4 cup melted

butter in medium bowl with electric mixer set on low

speed until well blended. Add reserved cake mix. Beat

until moistened and mixture is smooth.



POUR over prepared crust. Using a spoon, stir jam

until smooth and is a spreading consistency. Drop by

small spoonfuls over surface of filling. (Jam will

settle and filling will puff up around it during

baking.)



BAKE for 35-38 minutes or until filling is just set.

Place on wire rack and cool completely. Cut into bars.

Store in refrigerator.



Prep time: 10 min

Cook Time: 38 min

Yield: 36 bars



Source: Pillsbury

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 Message 27 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 7/17/2008 7:11 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameGenie·</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 7/16/2008 8:18 PM
Raspberry-Lemon Bars



2 cups flour

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup butter

4 eggs, slightly beaten

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 tbsp flour

1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

3/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk

1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries or blueberries



Line a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with foil. Extend the foil over the ends of the baking dish. Grease the foil. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until the edges are golden. Meanwhile, for the filling, stir together the eggs, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and half-and-half in a medium size bowl. Pour filling over the hot crust. Sprinkle raspberries evenly over the filling. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until the center is set. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Grasping the foil overhanging, lift from the pan. Cut into bars. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Makes about 36 bars

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 Message 28 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 8/31/2008 7:02 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameGenie·</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 8/29/2008 8:33 PM
Cranberry Nut Balls



The Prepared Pantry



Cranberries, nuts, and orange has always gone together

wonderfully well. Be sure to use good quality nuts

and cranberries. If you like, dust these with

powdered sugar.



3 1/2 cups vanilla cookie crumbs

2 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

1/3 cup orange juice concentrate, not diluted

1 teaspoon orange zest

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cups powdered sugar (optional)



In the mixing bowl of your stand-type mixer, combine

the cookie crumbs, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans.

Mix in the orange juice concentrate,

zest, and melted butter. Add the cranberries. Mix for

1 to 2 minutes.

Shape into one-inch balls and roll in the optional

powdered sugar if desired.

Place the cookies in the refrigerator to become firm.

Store them until use in the refrigerator.

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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 9/7/2008 9:06 PM
From: <NOBR>NineMSN NicknameBettyGa1</NOBR> Sent: 6/09/2008 9:41 AM

Strawberry No Bake Cheescake Bars

 

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter or margarine and sugar together. Press firmly into a 13X9 inch pan and refridg while making the filling.
  2. 2
    Beat the cream cheese till smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar. Add the jam and mix well. Stir in the strawberries and then fold in the cool whip.
  3. 3
    Spoon over the crust, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set up enough

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 Message 30 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 9/16/2008 7:26 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameGenie·</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 9/14/2008 1:45 PM
Blueberry Pancake Cookies



1/4 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 cups pancake mix

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries



Cream butter and sugar together in large mixing bowl.

Beat in egg, mixing well. Stir in pancake mix and

pecans. Fold in blueberries.

Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets and bake for 12

minutes at 350*F (175*C). Cool on wire racks.



Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

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 Message 31 of 31 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 10/5/2008 8:17 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameGenie·</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 10/4/2008 3:59 PM
Blueberry Pancake Cookies



1/4 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 cups pancake mix

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries



Cream butter and sugar together in large mixing bowl.

Beat in egg, mixing well. Stir in pancake mix and

pecans. Fold in blueberries.

Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets and bake for 12

minutes at 350*F (175*C). Cool on wire racks.



Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

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