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Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce DescriptionA great summer dessert that doesn’t heat up the kitchen! Ingredients 6 large, r...

Creamy Root Beer Float A summertime classic that's great with burgers or all one its own. Serves 1 Ingredients Brennan's Premium Vanilla Ice Cream ...

Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup plus 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup brow...

We love trifles because they look so impressive and taste so yummy. This recipe would also make lovely individual parfaits. Ingredients 1 Brennan’s...

Serve this easy dip with Effie’s Oatcakes, Cookie Pretzels or fruit. Create parfaits with granola and fruit. Use in as base in fruit tarts. Ingredi...

Tags:easy, tart, strawberries, mascarpone Serving Size:4 Ingredients 1/1/2 cups cookie crumbs (such as Effie’s Oat Cakes, graham crackers, lemon cookies, oreo cookies) 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 12 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temp 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 quart Gold Reserve Limited Edition Strawberries optional 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract honey for …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 1 package puff pastry, thawed as directed on packaged 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 Tablespoon water 2 cups strawberries, cleaned, trimmed and sliced 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground or cinnamon if you prefer 3 Tablespoons Brennan’s Strawberry Rhubarb Jam 1 handful pistachios, chopped Adapted From:Closetcooking.com Description A beautifule dessert that is easy …

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Serving Size:Serves 8-10 Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups plus 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 …

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Serving Size:Makes 6 dumplings Ingredients for rolling all purpose flour 1 14 oz package all butter puff pastry, thawed and cold 5 large purple plums, cut into 1/2 inch wedges 1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 large egg, beaten for serving Brennan’s Vanilla Ice Cream …

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Serving Size:Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 1/2 lbs (about 8) ripe plums, cut …

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Serving Size:Serves 8 Ingredients 1 loaf Brennan’s shortcakes, sliced horizontally into thirds 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) raspberries 16 oz Brennan’s Premium Vanilla Ice Cream, softened for serving Confectioner’s sugar Adapted From:MarthaStewart.com Description Mashing berries with sugar releases their juices and intensifies their flavor, creating a rustic puree for desserts. Preparation Place bottom layer of …

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Tags:rhubarb, spring, bars, recipe Serving Size:Makes 16 bars Ingredients For the Streusel: 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus room temperature butter for pan 1 cup all purpose flour, plus more for pan 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt For the Cake: 1/2 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 Tablespoon light …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided 4 (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved and pitted Chin Drippin’ Peaches 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and cooled 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar, divided Brennan’s Ultra Premium Vanilla Ice Cream Adapted From:Epicurious.com Description Sweet juicy peaches with crisp topping …

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Serving Size:Serves 8 Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour pinch salt 1 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 stick (1/4 lb) unsalted butter, melted 1 (20 oz or 1.25 lbs) chunked and drained Honey Gold Pineapple Adapted From:myrecipes.com Description This easy cobbler is perfect with Brennan’s Premium …

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Tags:chin drippin’ peaches, chin dripping, chin drippin, peaches Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 6 ripe Chin Drippin’ Peaches 1 stick unsalted cold butter, melted, plus more if needed, divided 8 Tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided 1/2 cup Brennan’s Original Granola Brennan’s Vanilla Ice Cream 1/2 cup Brennan’s Caramel Sauce Adapted From:FoodNetwork.com Description A …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves 2 ripe mangos, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced for serving Brennan’s Super Ultra Premium Vanilla Ice Cream, or Sugar River Vanilla Yogurt Adapted From:Epicurious.com Description Enjoy this dessert after a spicy …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients cooking spray 1 Brennan’s Pineapple cored and sliced into 8 rings 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 cups Brennan’s Vanilla Ice Cream 8 Tablespoons Brennan’s Granola Adapted From:FoodNetwork.com Description Hey, with the pineapple, we consider this an almost healthy dessert. Preparation Preheat stovetop grill, Foreman Grill or Panini grill to medium- high …

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Serving Size:Serves 8 Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, hulled 4 (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds) nectarines, halved, pitted, and cut into chunks 1/2 cup sugar Adapted From:MarthaStewart.com Description A tasty way to get your kids to eat more fruit this summer! Preparation In a blender, puree strawberries, nectarines, and sugar until smooth. Pressing with a …

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Serving Size:Serves 8 Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon (rounded) salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup plus 1/2 Tablespoon, divided sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract 2 nectarines, pitted and cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges 1/2 teaspoon grated …

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Ingredients 1/2 Tablespoon butter 3-4 pieces Effie’s Corncakes 1 Tablespoon melted butter 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese pinch salt 2 1/2 Tablespoons Brennan’s Pumpkin Butter tiny drizzle Maple Syrup Adapted From:effieshomemade.com Description This no-bake cheesecake is divine. It’s optional to put the crust in the oven for a short time. We do think it makes cutting …

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Tags:blueberries, blueberry, michigan Serving Size:Serves 8 Ingredients 4 cups fresh or frozen thawed blueberries 2/3 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons cornstartch 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice prepared pie crust dough for one 9 inch double crust pie 1 Tablespoon butter 2 Tablespoons cream or milk Adapted From:Closetcooking.com Description Nothing beats a blueberry pie that tastes just …

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Serving Size:Serves 10 Ingredients 2 sticks butter, softened 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 pound white chocolate, chunked (like Guittard) Frosting: 1 package Brennan’s Cream Cheese, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lemon …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 2 SweetBurst Navel Oranges, segmented, juice reserved 1/2 cup Brennan’s Orange Marmalade 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese Aunt Gussie’s Cookies or shortbread cookies for serving (optional) Adapted From:MarthaStewart.com Description If ricotta isn’t your thing, serve on top of vanilla or plain yogurt Preparation To segment an orange, use a sharp knife …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup peeled, chopped fresh peaches 1/3 cup pureed fresh peaches 2/3 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt Adapted From:EatCaliforniaFruit.com Description The perfect remedy to a hot summer day! Preparation Puree 1/3 cup of peaches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Lightly swirl together peach puree, yogurt and remaining ½ cup …

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Serving Size:Serves 6-8 Ingredients Your favorite pie crust or pie dough recipe for 2 crust pie for rolling flour 2 pounds, pitted and sliced Chin Drippin’ Peaches 1 pint Fat Boys Farms Michigan Blueberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 Tablespoons butter, cut into bits 1 egg, beaten with a …

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Tags:chin drippin’ peaches, drippin, cake, peach Serving Size:Serves 24 Ingredients 3 eggs, beated 1 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/2 cup chopped pecans Adapted From:allrecipes.com Description A sweet …

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Tags:chin drippin’ peaches, chin dripping, chin drippin Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 8 peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges Chin Drippin’ Peaches 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch Topping: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup white …

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Serving Size:Serves 6 Ingredients 1 unbaked pie crust, pressing into a 9 inch pan 2 cups peeled and sliced Chin Drippin’ Peaches 3 Tablespoons Brennan’s Peach Preserves 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 2 egg yolks 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Topping: 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup whole wheat …

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Serving Size:Serves 9 Ingredients 3 cups (about 1 1/2 pounds) thinly sliced Chin Drippin’ Peaches 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon juice cooking spray 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking …

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Serving Size:Serves 20 Ingredients 1/2 cup Brennan’s Natural Peanut Butter 1/4 cup finely chopped salted pretzels (Happy Herberts Organic Sticks) 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted Adapted From:eatingwell.com Description These peanut butter-pretzel truffles satisfy your craving for something sweet and salty! Preparation Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer …

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Serving Size:Serves 10-12 Ingredients 1 package (about 18.25 oz) yellow cake mix 1 cup Brennan’s Pumpkin Butter 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 4 large eggs 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil Description This cake is super easy and is delicious as a coffee cake or dessert with freshly whipped cream. Preparation Preheat oven to 350F. Butter …

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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugars 2 cups persimmon pulp* 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups flour, scant and sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Heavy cream Adapted From:Karen Morris, Stoughton, WI Description A tasty way to use persimmons. Serve it chilled with whipped cream. Yum! Preparation Preheat oven …

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Tags:Apple Serving Size:Serves 6-8 Ingredients 10-16  Apples, peeled, cored and sliced to 1/2-inch thick 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 Tablespoons Ground cinnamon 1/8 cup Lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Pie dough, for top & bottom of 10″ pie, your favorite recipe Adapted From:stemilt.com Description Pinata apples adapt well to …

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Tags:poached pears, red wine, Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 1 750ml bottle dry red wine, like Mastro Binelli Red or Marc Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2 1/4 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cinnamon stick 4 firm, but ripe pears, peeled, stems left intact …

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Serving Size:Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin puree, any extra reserved for another use 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger pinch ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt Adapted From:Epicurious.com Description Just like the pilgrims used make! Make …

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Serving Size:Serves 4-6 Ingredients Syrup: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup water Curd: 1 jar My Cottage Industries Lemon of Passionfruit Curd Fruit and Topping: 4 1/2-pint baskets fresh raspberries 1/4 cup plus 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Brennan’s Shortcakes 2 cups chilled wipping cream Adapted From:Epicurious.com Description We love trifles because …

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Serving Size:Serves 2 Ingredients 3 cups raspberries 3 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons Brennan’s Balsamic Vinegar Topping: 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 Tablespoons melted butter Adapted From:Coconutlime.blogspot.com Description Balsamic adds a delicious twist to traditional crisp. Pair with Brennans Vanilla Ice Cream. Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Toss the berries with …

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Tags:blueberries, blueberry, michigan Serving Size:Serves 6 Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 Brennan’s Shortcake, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices 1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese (or mascarpone), room temperature 1 cup heavy cream 3 cups Fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried 3 cups fresh raspberries Adapted From:MarthaStewart.com Description …

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Tags:rhubarb, pie, strawberries, spring, recipe Serving Size:Serves 8 Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 pound fresh rhubarb, chopped 2 pints fresh strawberries Your favorite recipe for a 9 inch double pie crust 2 Tablespoons butter 1 egg yolk 2 Tablespoons white sugar Adapted From:allrecipes.com Description This tasty pie is great …

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Tags:rhubarb, strawberries, crisp, spring, recipe, fruit Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter 2 cups rhubarb, cut 1/2 inch pieces (frozen works) 1 1/4 cup Strawberries, cut in half 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 package Effie’s Pecan Nutcakes or Oatcakes 2 Tablespoons melted butter Adapted From:effieshomemade.com Description Serve this easy crisp with …

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Tags:rhubarb Serving Size:Makes 18 Bars Ingredients 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1/4 cup powdered sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup All-Purose Flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups Rhubarb, diced Adapted From:ChocolatewithGrace.com Description A bar to celebrate the season. You’ll find yourself making these once a week …

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Serving Size:Serves 12 Ingredients 3 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup white sugar 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup butter Adapted From:allrecipes.com Description A delicious way to enjoy rhubarb. Serve with Brennan’s Ultra Premium Vanilla Ice Cream. Preparation …

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Tags:rhubarb, strawberries, spring, bars Serving Size:Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups (about 10 oz) chopped fresh rhubarb stalks 1 cup (about 5 ounces) chopped fresh strawberries 1 cup all purpose flour 1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 …

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Serving Size:Serves 6 Ingredients 3/4 cup dry red wine, like Bootleg Red 3/4 cup Smart Juice Organic Pomegranate Juice 1/2 sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 6 bosc pears with stem, peeled Brennan’s Vanilla Ice Cream Aunt Gussies Biscotti Adapted From:Epicurious.com Description A deliciously fruity dessert. Pair with Viu Manent Late Harvest …

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Serving Size:Serves 6 Ingredients 3 (about 1 pound) firm green papayas, halved lengthwise and seeded 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup dark rum 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 rounded teaspoon pepper 6 Tablespoons heavy cream, optional Adapted From:rachelray.com Description Get delicious flavor with almost no effort: Just turn on the oven! Preparation Preheat the …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon dark rum 1 1/2 lb (3 large) firm ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges 1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon water 1/3 cup raisins 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 Tablespoon unsalted butter Adapted From:Epicurious.com Description A quick and easy dessert. Enjoy on …

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Serving Size:Serves 8 Ingredients Your favorite pie crust or pie dough recipe for a 1 crust pie struesel 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 6 Tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling: 1 cup (Scant) …

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Serving Size:Serves 4 Ingredients 1 quart fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled and halved 8 oz Mascarpone cheese 1 bottle Brennan’s Cellars Balsamic Vinegar Description An easy and elegant dessert that’s the perfect combination of sweet, tart and creamy. Preparation Pour the bottle of balsamic vinegar into a heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring up to a boil and …

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Ingredients 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pie plate 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved Adapted From:MarthaStewart.com Description Serve this old-time cake …

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Tags:rhubarb, strawberries, spring, bars Serving Size:Serves 24 Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter 1 egg pinch salt 1 lemon lemon zest 2 cups Brennan’s Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Adapted From:allrecipes.com Description These delicious bars will keep at room temperature for a few …

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