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RHUBARB BUTTER CRUNCH

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This recipe is from an old yellowed newspaper clipping. 3 cups fresh finely chopped rhubarb 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp flour TOPPING: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup quick raw rolled oats 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup butter Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix rhubarb, sugar, and flour; mix well and place in a greased baking dish. Combine all the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the rhubarb mixture. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Best when served warm with whipped cream.  Note: File Photo

OLD-FASHION WALNUT SQUARES (*Diabetic Instructions Included)

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1 egg 1 cup brown sugar* 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup all-purpose flour* 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup walnuts, chopped Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square pan; set aside. In a mixing bowl beat the egg until foamy. Add the brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the walnut pieces and mix in well. Spread the batter into the well greased baking pan. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25 minutes or until the top has a dull crust. Cut into squares and serve warm. *For diabetics, substitute 1/2 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and white whole-wheat flour. Walnuts are heart health and good for diabetics. Note: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, if desired.

PINEAPPLE-REFRIGERATOR MALLOW

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1 lb marshmallows 1/2 cup milk 1 #2 can crushed pineapple 1 pint heavy cream, whipped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1/3 cups Graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs Melt marshmallows in milk over hot water. Add crushed pineapple and cool; then add whipped cream and walnuts. Line a 13x9-inch pan with 1 cup of crumbs. Pour the pineapple mixture in. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over top. Let stand in refrigerator overnight. Cut in squares and serve with additional whipped cream, topped with a maraschino cherry. To Freeze: Prepare pan by lining with aluminum foil. Then proceed as above. When thoroughly chilled, wrap pan completely in foil, seal and freeze. To Prepare Frozen Dessert for Eating: Remove outer wrapping of foil. Let stand 1 1/2 hours in refrigerator before serving.  Note: File Photo for reference.

MOM'S APPLE DUMPLINGS

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DOUGH: 2 cups self-rising flour 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup milk FILLING: 5 cups chopped apples 1 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon SYRUP: 2/3 cup butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup boiling water Make dough by cutting shortening into the flour until crumbly. Add milk and blend to make a dough. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Roll into a rectangle. To make filling, In a mixing bowl, put apple sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to mix well. Spread down the center of the dough. Roll up sides to make a roll. Cut into medium thick slices and place in a lightly greased baking pan. To make syrup, bring water to a boil in saucepan. Add butter and sugar and return to a boil. Pour syrup over dumplings. Bake approximately 1 hour at 375 degrees.  Note: File Photo