Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but it also marks the official end of summer barbecues!
My grandmother and Aunt's have passed down these wonderful easy to make recipes for delicious desserts!
Aunt Liz 's No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie This refreshing pie is a perfect blend of sweet and tart, and the best part is, you don't even need to turn on the oven.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup melted butter 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 ½ cups heavy cream Instructions:
Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan. In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the lemon mixture. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake Skewers This fun and portable version of strawberry shortcake is perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved 1 store-bought pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup whipped cream Skewers Instructions:
Thread the strawberry halves and pound cake cubes alternately onto the skewers. Drizzle with whipped cream or serve it on the side for dipping. Grandma's Famous Peach Cobbler Dump Cake If you're looking for a dessert that's as easy as it is delicious, this dump cake is the answer. It’s essentially a peach cobbler but without all the fuss.
Ingredients:
2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in syrup 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Dump the canned peaches (with syrup) into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the peaches. Pour the melted butter over the cake mix, making sure to cover as much of the surface as possible. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies These chewy, chocolatey cookies are a classic no-bake treat that takes just minutes to make.
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup milk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups quick-cooking oats Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the oats and mix well. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set. Aunt Liz 's Watermelon Granita For a light and refreshing dessert, this watermelon granita is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients:
4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed ¼ cup sugar Juice of 1 lime Fresh mint for garnish (optional) Instructions:
In a blender, puree the watermelon with sugar and lime juice until smooth. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place in the freezer. After about 30 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork to create a slushy texture. Repeat every 30 minutes until fully frozen. Serve in chilled glasses and garnish with mint if desired. Aunt Sarah's Grilled Pineapple with Honey and Cinnamon Take advantage of the grill for a simple yet flavorful dessert that pairs perfectly with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients:
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions:
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush each pineapple ring with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Grill the pineapple for 2-3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear and the pineapple is caramelized. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy Labor Day, then onward to a brisk wonderful Fall!
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