Fat Frog Diary

  Basic Bavarian Another classic from the unjustly maligned Joys of Jello 6th Edition, this dessert is a versatile workhorse for the busy cook. I personally modernized it by substituting Cool Whip for the original Dream Whip.    Notes: 1. Note it can be molded or made into a pie. While Jello molds can be great fun, don't hesitate to try out any of the new flexible silicone molds. One year, I used a brain-shaped mold at Halloween and squeezed red decorative gel for a bloody look.  2. Line a 1-1/2 quart mold with ladyfingers before putting in the filling. This works especially well in a trifle bowl or any clear glass bowl. Different cookies change the look and the taste. Even graham crackers jazz this versatile recipe.  3.  You can use this recipe plain, add fruit, coconut, nuts, candy or cubed colorful Jello, or layer two different flavors for a spectacular yet easy effect. You can even change out the cold water for juice or add flavors to the cold w...

 Shout out to Laura Davidson of A Beautiful Plate (www.abeautifulplate.com) for this recipe. It checks all the boxes for me. It's easy, fast, no peeling, no sugar, and delicious. I can even take it to the next level and water bath preserve the applesauce for this winter. You can switch up the apple varieties or add in cranberries or blackberries for a different flavor. Credit where credit is due! You can read her notes here: Instant Pot AppleSauce (No Sugar Added) - A Beautiful Plate Instant Pot Apple Sauce yield:  2   QUARTS   prep:  10 MINUTES   MINUTES cook:  7 MINUTES   MINUTES additional time:  10 MINUTES   MINUTES total:  27 MINUTES   MINUTES This incredibly easy instant pot apple sauce recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, requires zero peeling, and contains zero added sugar. Using an Instant Pot, it can also be prepared in less than 30 minutes too! Almost all of the dietary fiber in apples is found in th...