Exquisite Banana/apple bread by J. Gino Genovesi

The taste when one combines bananas and apples, along with spices is exquisite. It is fun to experiment with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Try this and you will say ah.

Crockpot Applesauce (easily converts to no-sugar-added) by Salad Foodie

My answer for using up the fall harvest of apples is crockpot applesauce. There are many versions of the recipe out there, but experimenting over time, I have come to like this one best. It will keep about one week refrigerated, or several months frozen. Whether you have a few apples or many, this is a good way to make a healthier…

Blueberry Clafouti by Salad Foodie

The bounty of fresh fruits in summer is an ideal time to make clafouti, a baked French dessert or breakfast dish with a batter or crepe-like topping. Traditionally black cherries are used, but plums, cranberries, blackberries and others work well. I like the delicate elegance of the clafouti, distinctly different from fruit cobblers…

fruit with cayenne by GARY ESTESS

Down here in san antonio texas we treat our self with any fruit water melon, canalope, grapes, any fruit. We put cayenne pepper on the fruit and it's not hot but the flavor in Is great. You have ti try it. The cayenne pepper is very good for your body.

Fresh Apricot Cobbler by Salad Foodie

So much easier than making a pie ~ I love the homey cobbler!!! I prepare apricot cobbler in this order: first measure the cobbler biscuit topping ingredients in bowl, and prepare it just up to AND BEFORE adding the milk; set aside (the milk will be added at the last minute.) Second, prepare the apricot mixture, cook, thicken and…

Ruby Red Strawberry Pie by Salad Foodie

Couldn't be an easier pie to make - and perfect for summer's lighter menu fare. A nice do-ahead gelatin dessert that takes just minutes to prepare. You can "have your pie and eat it too" for less than 150 calories per slice when you make a few changes to the recipe below: just substitute no-added-sugar gelatin, reduced-fat graham…

Key Lime Pie by Amos Miller

Too early for real, fresh fruit pies here - but Spring brings Key Limes, and that means unbaked Key Lime Pie with a slightly sweetened sour cream topping. I use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs, so there is no issue with salmonella and I can move the pies from prep to cooler. Saves a load of time and makes a fabulous, flavorful,…

Apple Cake and Streusel Topping by B Innes

Danish Apple Pudding by Salad Foodie

A Danish grandmother’s recipe from the old country, this is a unique way to use your apple stash, and makes a lighter dessert to serve during the holidays. I served this with a Danish-theme dinner party. Recipe is based on one from food.com.

Hot Spiced Apricot Apple Cider for Halloween and Thanksgiving! by Salad Foodie

This easy hot spiced cider is perfect for fall events and couldn't be simpler to make. Just heat the 4 ingredients in your crock pot or heat in a pan on the stovetop if time is short.

Uncle Gary's Apple Pie by J. Gino Genovesi

This pie is "mountain High" when baked by Gary Supeck. This simple recipe is a must for anyone who wants a great tasting quality apple pie. Gary was a Marine and retired railroad worker, and is a talented baker. Try this recipe for a great surprise. I have made a few adjustments but the recipe is pretty much the same.

Lemon Meringue pie - gluten free crust by Chez la mere

as copied from http://www.glutenfreemama1.com/

Light and Luscious Berry Sorbet by Salad Foodie

Perfect light dessert to finish a lunch or dinner meal and it couldn’t be easier! Make this right before serving - it’ll only take about 5 minutes. This is easy on the calories and fat, making it an option for heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly diets. Technically this is a sherbet as it contains dairy, which sorbets do not. But…

Blueberry Buckle by Salad Foodie

Chock full of blueberries, the tender and not-too-sweet cake batter produces a mid-morning coffee cake or dessert ‘extraordinaire’! A light streusel-like topping bakes to a fine crunchy top and it does indeed buckle or crumple a bit!

Pecan Peach Bread by James Buel

Great quick fruit bread. You may change the type of fruit as you feel adventurous.