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Cherry Cordial Cupcakes
May 26, 2021 Lee
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Cherry Cordial Cupcakes

Kroger Candied Fruit
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Kroger store brand candied red cherries. The nice thing about this recipe is candied cherries are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada. For the cake mix stated, boxed or Shortcut, you will need the ingredients that product states, those are not listed in this recipe. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 18 cupcakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 2 Muffin Pans (12 cell each)
  • Electric Mixer
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare that, Shortcut
  • 454 grams candied red cherries, divided, (1 lb)
  • ½ cup butter, softened, (1 stick / ½ block)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Prepare muffin tins according to the cake mix instructions.
  • Prepare the cake batter according to the cake mix instructions, pour into each cupcake paper in the muffin tin.
  • Press 1 whole candied red cherry into the center of the batter for each cupcake, bake according to mix instructions. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  • Dice 113 grams (4 oz) of candied red cherries.
  • Mix together the butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Mix in vanilla, water, and food coloring. Mix in the diced cherries.
  • Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a resealable plastic freezer bag and microwave for 1 minute, turning the bag over every 20 seconds. Squeeze bag until the chips are smooth. Cut the corner of the bag off and drizzle over cupcakes. Top each cupcake with a whole candied cherry.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Shortcut: Chocolate Cake Mix.
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Coconut Pineapple Macaroons
May 25, 2021 Lee
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Coconut Pineapple Macaroons

Kroger Candied Fruit
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Kroger store brand candied pineapple chunks. The nice thing about this recipe is candied pineapple is available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 15 macaroons

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup candied pineapple chunks, diced
  • 1 package sweetened flaked coconut, (14 oz / 396 g)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk, (14 oz / 396 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites, use extra large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 160° C (325° F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the coconut, milk, and vanilla. Mix together until combined.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl that is chilled, add the egg whites and salt, use an electric mixer on high speed and beat until medium peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped whites into the coconut mixture.
  • Drop by spoonful's onto the parchment, about 12-15. Use the back of a spoon and make a shallow depression in the center of each.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown and some of the coconut is browned. Let cool completely.
  • Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Fill each cookie depression with diced candied pineapple and drizzle the chocolate across the top of each cookie.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Chocolate Pineapple Pretzel Rods
May 24, 2021 Lee
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Chocolate Pineapple Pretzel Rods

Kroger Candied Fruit
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Kroger store brand candied pineapple chunks. I had to research pretzel 'rods', discovered that rods are much larger than sticks which are quite thin and short. The nice thing about this recipe is candied pineapple is available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 24 rods

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups candied pineapple chunks, diced
  • 1 package pretzel rods
  • 1 package white chocolate compound, (melting chocolate / vanilla almond bark)
  • ½ cup pecans, crushed

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Dice the pineapple and mix with the crushed pecans.
  • Melt the white chocolate according to package instructions.
  • When the chocolate is melted and smooth, swipe a pretzel rod in it to coat the pretzel, leaving the end you are holding, uncoated.
  • Sprinkle the rod with the pineapple and pecan mixture, place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat with more rods until you have about 24.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Pineapple Carrot Cake
May 24, 2021 Lee
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Pineapple Carrot Cake

Kroger Candied Fruit
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Kroger store brand candied pineapple chunks. The nice thing about this recipe is candied pineapple is available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (9x13 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1¼ cups light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups carrot, shredded, about 3 large carrots
  • 1 cup candied pineapple chunks, diced
  • 1 cup candied pineapple chunks, minced
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

For the Cream Cheese Icing

  • 226 grams cream cheese, softened, (8 oz)
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the first 8 ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Mix together.
  • Add the shredded carrot to the wet mixture.
  • Slowly mix in the dry ingredients.
  • Fold in the fruit and pecans.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • Once the cake has cooled, prepare the icing by mixing together the Cream Cheese Icing ingredients. Frost the cooled cake.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy.
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Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bars
May 22, 2021 Lee
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Pineapple Macadamia Nut Bars

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruits Products candied pineapple chunks. The nice thing about this recipe is candied pineapple is available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 48 bars

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet (10x15 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 226 grams candied pineapple chunks, chopped, (8 oz)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk, (14 oz / 397 g)
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1½ cups macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch baking sheet with butter or cooking spray.
  • Press the cookie dough into the baking pan evenly.
  • Top evenly with the milk, coconut, pineapple, chocolate chips, and macadamia nuts. Use the bottom of a flat bottomed jar or cup and press evenly into the dough.
  • Bake for 18-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • Cut into bars, serve and enjoy.

Notes

I will research a good sugar recipe to replicate this using homemade cookie dough.
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Tropical Pineapple Cupcakes
May 21, 2021 Lee
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Tropical Pineapple Cupcakes

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruits Products candied pineapple chunks. The nice thing about this recipe is candied pineapple is available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Pan (12 cell)
  • Paper Cupcake Liners
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened, (1 stick / ½ block)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 226 grams candied pineapple chunks, diced, (8 oz)
  • frosting, of your choice, as desired
  • candied red cherries, for garnish, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F). Line a 12 cell muffin pan with cupcake papers.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to mix together.
  • In another medium mixing bowl, add the butter and sugars, beat on low speed 3 minutes.
  • Beat in extracts and eggs.
  • Stir in flour, mixing until just combined.
  • Stir in pineapple.
  • Fill muffin cups, (cells), ⅔ full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until done when checked with a toothpick.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  • Remove muffins to a wire rack to cool.
  • When completely cooled, frost with frosting of your choice and top with a candied cherry for garnish.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Cherry Almond White Chocolate Cookies
May 21, 2021 Lee
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Cherry Almond White Chocolate Cookies

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruit Products candied green cherries. The nice thing about this recipe is candied green cherries are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 60 cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, (1 block / 2 sticks)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1½ cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus up to ¼ cup if needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 453 grams candied green cherries, diced, (16 oz)
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F). Line a baking sheet or several sheets with parchment paper or grease with butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the butter, sugars, eggs, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until smooth.
  • Stir in the flour, then stir in the cherries, chips, and almonds.
  • Shape dough into golf ball size ball and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let rest on sheet for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Cherry Brownie Bites
May 20, 2021 Lee
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Cherry Brownie Bites

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruits Products candied green cherries. The nice thing about this recipe is candied green cherries are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada. For the 'cherry juice' listed in the ingredients, I will make this with Maraschino cherry juice and will report on that.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 24 brownie bites

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini Muffin Pan (24 cell)
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix, (18 oz / 510 g)
  • 3 tablespoons water, or cherry juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 226 grams candied green cherries, (8 oz)
  • 170 grams chocolate chips, (6 oz)
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2-4 teaspoons cherry juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to the temp stated on the brownie mix package. Lightly grease a 24 cell mini muffin pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the brownie mix, water, oil, and eggs. Stir until combined.
  • Fill each mini muffin pan cell ¾ full, bake according to the brownie mix instructions.
  • Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack, press a whole candied green cherry into each brownie bite.
  • Allow pan to cool 15 minutes then remove brownies to a rack to cool completely.
  • To a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, condensed milk, and 2 teaspoons of cherry juice. Stir together.
  • Microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring after each interval until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Taste and add additional cherry juice as desired, to taste.
  • Drizzle mixture over brownies.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Festive Holiday Fruitcake
May 19, 2021 Lee
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Festive Holiday Fruitcake

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruit Products candied fruit cake mix. The nice thing about this recipe is candied cherries and pineapple, and nuts, are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada. I can chop those to make the fruit cake mix.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Passive Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 large fruit cake

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Fluted Pan (12 cup)
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 340-453 grams fruit cake mix, (12-16 oz)
  • 226 grams candied pineapple chunks, (8 oz)
  • 113 grams candied red cherries, (4 oz)
  • 113 grams candied green cherries, (4 oz)
  • 1 cup dried apple, chopped
  • 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 2 cups dried currants, or dark raisins
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • ⅓ cup bourbon, or orange juice
  • ½ cup butter, softened, (1 stick / ½ block)
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • To a large mixing bowl, add the first 9 ingredients (the fruit and nuts) and toss together. Pour the bourbon on mixture and toss together. Set aside for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When you are ready to begin, preheat your oven to 135° C (275° F) and grease a 12 cup fluted pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • To another large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients except the powdered sugar, and mix together on low speed with an electric mixer. When combined, beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Mix in the fruit mixture, the batter will be very stiff.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared fluted pan and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 3 to 3½ hours or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes cooling, turn out cake to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Lightly sift some powdered sugar over the top to garnish.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

Variant: 1. Use two 6 cup fluted pans in place of the single 12 cup pan.
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Fruit Cake Cookies
May 19, 2021 Lee
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Fruit Cake Cookies

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruit Products candied fruit cake mix. The nice thing about this recipe is candied cherries and pineapple, and nuts, are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada. I can chop those to make the fruit cake mix.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 batch, 3-5 dozen cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus 1-2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 453 grams fruit cake mix, (16 oz)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200° C (400° F). Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper or grease with butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the 1¾ cups flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk together.
  • To another bowl, add the fruit cake mix and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
  • Now in a large mixing bowl, add the shortening and sugar, and cream together.
  • Add the eggs and buttermilk and mix well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture.
  • Mix in the fruit cake mix, dates, and nuts.
  • Drop by spoonful's onto prepared baking sheet(s) about 1½ to 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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