Banberry Surprise Recipes

BANBERRY SURPRISE

Steps:

• Mix and bake cake mix by package directions in 9x13 pan.
• Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, add strawberry soda. Refrigerate until syrupy.
• Punch holes in cake with something such as a potato peeler and pour strawberry syrup over it.
• Cover with thickly sliced bananas.
• Mix vanilla pudding with half and half. Fold in whipped toppng and spread over cake.
• Refrigerate.
• Note: Number of bananas are an estimate. Completely cover the cake with bananas.

CHRIS' CRANBERRY SURPRISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. In large bowl, combine the butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a hand mixer. Beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the beaten eggs and the pomegranate juice and mix until well incorporated. Add the flour mixture in batches and beat on medium for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides. With a rubber spatula, fold in the oats, coconut, and cranberries and mix well. With an ice cream scoop, form the dough into balls and place onto 2 parchment lined cookie sheet at least 1-inch apart. Bake for 14 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

CRANBERRY SURPRISE -- GREAT THANKSGIVING DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Grease 10-inch pie pan.
• In a medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter, flour, pecans and cranberries.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 50-60 minutes.
• Best when served warm.
• I usually make this by doubling the recipe. I bake it in a 13x9 pan for 70-80 minutes.

BANBERRY SURPRISE CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Bake cake according to box directions in a greased and floured 13 x 9" pan. Cool completely. Mix Jell-O and water; then add soda pop. Cool completely. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in cake and pour Jell-O mixture over entire cake being sure it goes in all the holes. Slice bananas and cover entire cake. Mix pudding mix with milk. Let thicken slightly. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over cake. Refrigerate.

BANBURY TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine raisins through lemon juice and rind.
• Roll out the pastry dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
• Cut into 3-inch squares.
• Place a scant tablespoon of raisin mixture in the centre of each square. Fold the square in half, forming a triangle. Seal the edges by brushing wi th water.
• Cut a small X in the top with a sharp knife. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
• Notes: Puff pastry can be used instead of pie crust. If so bake at 400 F for 15 minutes.

CRANBERRY SURPRISE

Steps:

• Pour cranberries in a 10" type pie plate(deep dish).
• Pour sugar(1/2c)over the cranberries, then the nuts.
• Mix remaining ingredients
• Pour over mixture in pan.
• Bake at 350 until top is lightly brown (30-40 min).

BANBURY CAKES

Steps:

• Set the oven to 425ºF or Mark 7.
• Mix the melted butter, fruit, peel, sugar and spice together in a bowl, mixing well.
• Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and, using a saucer, cut into about 16 circles.
• Divide the fruit mixture evenly between them, then dampen edges of the pastry circles and draw up into the center, sealing well.
• Turn over, and with hands, gently form the cakes into ovals, then press down very gently with a rolling pin.
• Make 3 diagonal cuts across the top of each cake, then brush with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
• Place on lightly greased baking trays and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
• Serve slightly warm.