Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 1 package (1 lb 2 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 (8 oz) package cream cheese1/3 cup sugar1/2 tsp vanillaBanana slicesOrange sections, or drained mandarin orangesMelon balls1/4 cup orange marmalade, peach or apricot preserves1 Tbsp water Cut dough into 1/8 inch slices. Line 14-inch pizza pan with slices, overlapping slightly. Bake at … Continue reading Three Fruit Pizza
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Watermelon Preserve Cake
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 2 sticks margarine4 eggs 2 cups sugar1 cup watermelon rind preserves1 cup pecans, chopped1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp cloves1 tsp soda, added to -1 cup buttermilk1 tsp vanilla3 cups flour Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, one at a time and beat after each addition. Sift flour with spices and add alternately … Continue reading Watermelon Preserve Cake
Watermelon Fluff
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 1 1/2 cups diced watermelon2 cups miniature 1 T. flake coconut1 T. watermelon juice2 T. sliced, unsalted almonds1 cup whipped topping Combine all ingredients in bowl. Mix lightly. Chill. Serve in individual compotes. Mix lightly. Chill. Serve in individual compotes. Makes 4 servings. Will keep in refrigerator, but should be stirred … Continue reading Watermelon Fluff
Watermelon Ice Cream
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup sugar1 can sweetened condensed milk2 lbs watermelon (about 2 cups puree)1/4 cup lemon juice 3 egg whitesRed food coloring Combine the evaporated milk and sugar in a saucepan and cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from fire and add the condensed milk, watermelon … Continue reading Watermelon Ice Cream
Watermelon Rind Sweet Pickles
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 2 pounds watermelon rindLimewater made from 1 quart water and 5 tablespoons lime (calcium hydroxide)1 quart cider vinegar1 cup water2 1/2 pounds sugar (5 cups)1 tablespoon allspice1 tablespoon cloves6 small pieces stick cinnamon1 ounce green ginger root may be added if desired Pare and remove all green portions from watermelon rind. … Continue reading Watermelon Rind Sweet Pickles
Watermelon Rind Preserve Cookies
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 1 stick butter1 stick margarine1/8 tsp salt1/4 tsp grated lemon rind1/2 cup sugar2 egg yolks2 3/4 cups sifted cake flourWatermelon rind preserves (about 1/2 cup) if necessary, use blender In large mixer bowl add cream butter, salt and lemon rind. Beat in sugar and egg yolks. On low speed, add flour … Continue reading Watermelon Rind Preserve Cookies
Watermelon Low-Fat Salad
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 2 cups watermelon, chopped1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin1/4 cup water1 (3 oz) package mixed fruit flavored gelatin1 (12 oz) carton cottage cheese (low-fat)1 (8 oz) carton whipped topping Soften unflavored gelatin in water and mix with watermelon. Sprinkle mixed fruit flavored gelatin over mixture. Add cottage cheese and whipped topping. Mix well, … Continue reading Watermelon Low-Fat Salad
Watermelon Honey
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 10 lbs of chopped melon rind2 lemons2 quarts cold water1/4 lb preserved ginger root10 lbs sugar Pare watermelon and discard rind and all pink portion. Grind white portion through food chopper (course blade). Combine watermelon and water. Cook slowly until melon is clear. Add sugar, sliced lemon and ginger cut in … Continue reading Watermelon Honey
Watermelon Rind Preserves
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe Step I Select melons with thick rinds. Peel off all green portion using only the white part of the rind. Dice. Soak in mild salt water overnight (1/2 cup canning salt to 1 gallon water.) Step II Drain. Rinse. Cover with water and add 2 tsp ginger. Cook approximately 12 minutes … Continue reading Watermelon Rind Preserves
Ambrosia Freeze
Louisiana Watermelon Festival Recipe 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners sugar (sifted)1 cup dairy sour cream1/2 cup watermelon juice1/2 cup whipping cream1 - 1 lb. can (2 cups) fruit cocktail, drained1 cup watermelon balls1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted Beat together cream cheese and confectioners sugar; gradually beat in sour cream and watermelon … Continue reading Ambrosia Freeze