Plum Kuchen

1/2 c sugar
1 c butter
2 eggs
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cloves
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c ground almonds
2 lbs plums (or apples or peaches) quartered
brown sugar
cinnamon
butter

Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in cinnamon, cloves, extract and lemon juice.

Sift together flour and baking powder. Stir into sugar mixture. Stir in almonds. Chill dough for 1 hour.

Press dough into a 9" x 13" baking pan. Arrange fruit over dough in rows. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter.

Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.

NOTES
Untried.
From "From Amish and Mennonite Kitchens" by Phyllis Pellman Good and Rachel Thomas Pellman.

Frozen Pumpkin Parfait Sqaures

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c pecans, finely chopped
1 qt vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 c pumpkin, mashed
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/3 tsp ground cloves
whipping cream
chopped pecans

Combine crumbs, butter, sugar and chopped nuts. Press mixture firmly against bottom and sides of 9" square pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool.

Allow ice cream to soften until it becomes custardy. Stir in pumpkin, brown sugar and spices. Pile into cooled crust. Place in freezer until hard. Cover with foil to store.

Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving, then cut into squares. Dollop with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

NOTES
Untried.
From "From Amish and Mennonite Kitchens" by Phyllis Pellman Good and Rachel Thomas Pellman.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 1/4 lb broccoli
4 Tbsp butter
1/4 c mushrooms, chopped
1 Tbsp onion, chopped
4 Tbsp flour
3 1/2 c milk
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp salt

Cook broccoli. Chop and set aside.

Melt butter in large heavy pan. Add mushrooms and onion. Saute until tender.

Add flour and stir until bubbly.

Gradually add 1 1/2 c milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in remaining milk.

Add broccoli and heat thoroughly.

NOTES
Untried.
From: "From Amish and Mennonite Kitchens" by Phyllis pellman Good and Rachel Thomas Pellman.

Apple Fritters

1 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c + 1 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 c apples, peeled and diced

Sift dry ingredients together. Beat egg and add milk. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until batter is smooth. Add apples to batter and blend well.

Drop by spoonfuls and fry in hot oil in a heavy skillet. Fry until golden brown on both sides.

Variation: Apples may be cored and sliced in round rings. Dip in batter and fry until golden brown.

Notes
Untried.
From: "From Amish and Mennonite Kitchens" by Phyllis Pellman Good and Rachel Thomas Pellman