Slow Cooked Mixed Fruit

cherries

cherriesWhat You Need:

2 (29 oz.) cans of sliced peaches, drained well
2 (29 oz.) cans of sliced pears, drained well
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained well
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can apricot halves, drained well and sliced
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

How to Make It:

In a slow cooker place the peaches, pears, pineapple and apricots.
Add the cherry pie filling and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Cook covered on high for 2 hours or until heated through.

Makes 16 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 hours
Total Time: approximately 2 hours 10 minutes

Serve this mixed fruit compote on a cold Christmas day and warm their hearts as well as the tummies. This is a great side dish to serve with any meal.

Crunchy Yuletide Dessert

yuletidedessert

yuletidedessertWhat You Need:

1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 (18 1/4 oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix
1/2 C butter, melted
1/3 C of walnuts, chopped

How to Make It:

In a 1 1/2 qt crock pot put the pie filling.
Combine the cake mix and butter in a small bow and mix until crumbly.
Crumble the mixture over the pie filling.
Spread the walnuts evenly over the top of the crumb mixture.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 3 hours.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 3 hours
Total Time: approximately 3 hours 5 minutes

This is a quick and simple dessert to serve with your Christmas dinner. You may use any type of pie filling. Use pecans instead of the walnuts for a little different taste.