1937 Kris Kringle Cookies

1954 fudge made from Carnation milk

JELL-O PLUM PUDDING

During WWII lots of recipes were adjusted to cope with wartime rationing and working women’s time limits. This is Jell-O’s take on traditional plum pudding.

INGREDIENTS

                                                                                                 

2 small or 1 large package of red Jell-O, any flavor

4 cups hot water

Dash of salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¾ cup finely chopped raisins

¾ cu finely cut prunes

¼ cup finely chopped citron

¾ cub finely chopped nuts

¾ cup Grape Nuts

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve Jell-O in hot water. Pour 2 cups into large mold and chill until firm.

To the other 2 cups of Jell-O add salt and spices and chill until slightly thickened.

After the Jell-O with the spices has thickened somewhat, add in the combined fruits and spoon over the plain Jell-O already in the mold. 12 servings

CHERRY SOUR CREAM VANILLA FUDGE

This 1950’s candy recipe is a little unusual, but would be nice for Christmas.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sugar

¾ cup sour cream

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts

10 candied cherries, sliced

DIRECTIONS

Grease 8x8x2 pan. In 2 quart saucepan mix sugar and sour cream, stirring well.

Continue stirring over low heat until sugar is dissolved, then cover and bring to a boil.

Boil for 1 minute or until sugar crystals on side have pan have all melted. Remove cover.

Cook without stirring until the mix reaches 235 degrees.

Let cook without stirring or moving until it reaches 110 degrees.

Add vanilla and beat with heavy spoon until mixture is very creamy and lose its gloss, this can take several minutes.

Add nuts and cherries then pour into greased pan, cut while still warm.

QUICK SUGAR PLUMS

This easy recipe is from the 1970’s.



INGREDIENTS



1 package white frosting mix

½ cup soft butter

½ teaspoon almond flavoring

Red food coloring

Colored sugar



DIRECTIONS



Mix frosting mix, butter and flavoring with fork and then form into a ball. Add a few drops of food coloring and knead on a board covered with powdered sugar, until color is mixed in. Roll into small balls the size of smaller walnuts. Roll in colored sugar and refrigerate until ready to use.