============================================================================= HURRY-UP HUCKLEBERRY COFFEE CAKE 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 tsps baking powder 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup huckleberries, fresh or frozen Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Add shortening, egg and milk all at once. Beat 50 quick strokes with a fork. Stir in huckleberries. Pour batter into a greased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle top of the batter with a mixture of: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup soft margarine Bake 25-30 minutes at 375F (at 350F if using a glass pan). Cut into squares. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY SOUP 2 cups fresh berries, rinsed and drained 4 cups hot water 1 cup sugar 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1/2 cinnamon stick 2 cups (1 pint) sour cream Place berries in saucepan, cover with hot water. Add sugar, lemon slices, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes. Pour into a colander lined with cheesecloth to strain out pulp. Let cool. Chill thoroughly in refrigerator. At serving time, stir in sour cream, saving enough for a dollop on each serving. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CAKE 1 cup sugar 1 pint huckleberries 1/2 cup shortening 2 large eggs 1/4 cup lemon jello 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp salt Cream sugar, shortening, eggs, jello, and carrots. Sift together dry ingredients, and mix with creamed mixture, alternately with milk. Fold in berries. Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes. Serve plain or with cream topping. ============================================================================= A TRIFLE HUCKLEBERRY Bake a prepared package of yellow cake mix in a 9-inch springform pan. When cool, scoop out center, leaving a 3/4 inch thick shell. Cube removed cake. Fold cubes and 2 cups berries into 1 cup whipped topping and spoon back into cake shell. Chill and cut into wedges to serve. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CORDIALS 10 cups berries 2 lbs sugar cubes 1/2 gal vodka Place sugar cubes in a 1 gallon glass jug, add berries. Pour in vodka up to the beginning of the neck taper. Store in a dark, cool place with the lid loose, until sugar is dissolved (about 7 days). Upend the jar daily a couple of turns, but do not shake. After sugar is dissolved, store with lid loose for about a month. Pour through a jelly bag, and place juice into jars for storing. Berries can be used for toppings on desserts. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CRUMB PUDDING 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 3 tblsp melted butter 2 cups huckleberries Combine crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and butter, mix well. In a 9-inch baking dis, place 1 cup berries, half of the crumb mixture, remaining berries, then remainder of crumb mixture. Tap down with a spoon. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Spoon into servinge dishes and top with whipped cream. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY RICE PUDDING Add 1 cup sugar, 2 cups milk, and 1 tsp vanilla to 6 slightly beaten eggs. Stir in 2 1/2 cups cooked rice and 1 cup fresh berries. Bake in moderate oven for 1/2 hour or until inserted knife comes out clean. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY PIE 1 pie crust 32 large marshmallows 1/3 cup milk 2 cups Cool Whip 2 cups huckleberries Melt marshmallows and milk in a saucepan, stirring constantly. Add Cool Whip and berries and pour into pie shell. Decorate top with more berries. Refrigerate 1 hour. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY JAM 4 1/2 cups crushed huckleberries 7 cups sugar 1 bottle liquid pectin Measure berries and sugar into a large saucepan, mix well. Place over high heat, bring to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pectin all at once. Skim and stir by turns for 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit. Ladle into clean hot jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Yields 9 cups. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CARROT COOKIES 1/2 cup butter 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup grated carrot 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup huckleberries Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice, rind and egg, beat until well blended. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in carrot and berries. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 12-15 minutes or until done. ============================================================================= SPICED HUCKLEBERRY JAM 4 1/2 cups berries 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 1 bottle commercial pectin 7 cups sugar grated rind and juice of 1 lemon Simmer berries, cinnamon, cloves, sugar and lemon for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add pectin, stir and skim. Spoon into sterilized jars and seal. Makes 3 one-half-pint jars. ============================================================================= HOMESTEAD HUCKLEBERRY PUDDING 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk 2 cups berries 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup boiling fruit juice or water Cream sugar and shortening together. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Mix berries, sugar, and boiling juice/water, and pour over batter. Bake at 350F until batter comes to the top -- about 50 minutes. Serve plain or with ice cream. ============================================================================= HUCKLE BUCKLE 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 cup boiling water 1 tsp baking powder 1 tblsp butter or margarine 1/4 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups berries Cream 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Sift flour, baking powder and salt, add to creamed mixture all at once along with milk. Stir briefly to blend. Spread batter in a greased 8-inch square pan. Toss berries with remaining 3/4 cup sugar, spoon on batter. Pour boiling water over. Dot with 1 tblsp butter. Bake at 375F for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY FOOL Fry 4 cups diced stale bread in 3 tablespoons butter until crisp. Place in bowl and add 4 cups crushed berries that have been sweetened with 1/2 cup sugar. Mix in 1/2 cup milk. Chill, serve with whipped cream. ============================================================================= FREEZER HUCKLEBERRY ICE CREAM 1 cup huckleberries 3 egg yolks 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1 tblspn grated lemon rind 2 cups whipping cream, whipped Put berries in a blender container, cover, blend on high until smooth. In mixer bowl, beat egg yolks until light and lemon colored. Stir in milk and lemon rind. Fold in whipped cream, add berries, swirling gently with a spatula. Turn into a 2 quart freezer container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 6 hours. ============================================================================= CLASSY HUCKLEBERRY PIE 4 cups huckleberries 3/4 to 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour dash salt 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 tblsp butter 9 inch double crust pie pastry Mix sugar, flour and salt, toss with berries. Add lemon juice. Let stand while preparing pastry. Spoon mixture into pastry-lined pan, dot with butter. Cover with top crust, and slit. Bake at 425F for 40-50 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CRISP 4 cups huckleberries 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 tblsp flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon Topping: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375F. Place berries in a 9-inch square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir lightly into fruit. For Topping, combine all ingredients except butter and nuts. With a pastry blender, cut into butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add nuts. Sprinkle topping over berries. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly around edge. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBUTTER 8 cups fresh or frozen berries 8 large green cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced 8 cups sugar 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp ground mace 1 tsp ground nutmeg Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cook until mixture is thick. Spoon hot mixture into sterilized jars, seal, and cool. Yield about 8 pints. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY MUFFINS 1/4 cup butter 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk 1 cup berries 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tblsp flour 1 3/4 cups flour Cream butter and sugar. Add milk and egg, beat until smooth. Sift flour, baking powder and salt, then add to creamed mixture. Stir just to mix; batter will be lumpy. Toss berries with 1 tablespoon flour, fold into batter. Fill paper muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY DIP Combine 2 cups sour cream with 2 cups fresh berries and the grated rind of one orange. Add sugar to taste, chill. Serve with ladyfingers, sponge cake or cookies. ============================================================================= NO-COOK HUCKLEBERRY JAM 3 cups crushed berries 6 cups sugar 2 tblsp lemon juice 1 bottle pectin Measure crushed berries, sugar, and lemon juice into a large bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir in liquid pectin quickly but thoroughly. Ladle quickly into containers. Cover tightly. Carefully wash outsides of container. Let stand at room temperature until set (about 24 hours). Store in freezer. Yield about 8 cups. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CORNBREAD 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 to 1 cup fresh or frozen berries Sift together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Add egg, milk, and shortening. Beat with a rotary beater until smooth, about 1 minute. Mix 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon sugar, and sprinkle over berries. Shake berries until evenly coated, then fold into batter. Pour batter into well-greased, preheated 8 X 8-inch baking pans, and bake in a hot oven (425F) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRIES AND FRUIT 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups sliced bananas 1 cup huckleberries 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tblsp lemon juice In a bowl, combine berries and bananas. Combine lemon and orange juices, and pour over fruit. Toss gently to coat. Chill. At serving time, spoon into tall stemmed glasses. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY PANCAKE SAUCE 1 quart berries 4 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground allspice Crush some berries while mixing. Cook in a medium size pan over medium heat, adding 4-5 teaspoons of corn starch. Stir until thick. Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, etc. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CRISP 1/3 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tblsp flour 3 cups corn flakes Melt butter in a heavy saucepan. Combine brown sugar and flour, add to butter. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add corn flakes, mixing quickly until well-coated with syrup. Set aside. 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 tblsp cornstarch 1 tblsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup juice from fruit 1/8 tsp cinnamon 4 cups drained sweetened berries Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and spices in medium-sized saucepan. Add lemon juice and fruit juice. Stir until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear. Stir in fruit. Pour into buttered 11 X 7-inch pan. Sprinkle evenly with corn flake topping. Bake in a moderately hot oven (400F) about 40 minutes. Serve warm or cold with cream. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY NUT BREAD 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk 3 tblsp shortening 3 cups flour 1 tsp salt 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 cup fresh berries Beat eggs, and add sugar gradually. Add milk and shortening. Sift together dry ingredients, and add to the above. Stir only to blend. Fold in nuts and berries. Bake in a greased 5 X 12 loaf pan or two 7 1/2 X 3 1/2 pans, at 350F, for 1 hour. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY LAYERED DELIGHT Sift together in a bowl: 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt Make a well in mixture, and add following: 1 egg 1/4 cup melted shortening 1/2 cup milk Beat liquid ingredients, then slowly stir just enough to mix with flour. Pour into a shallow glass baking dish. Cover with 1 pint berries. Top with following crumb mixture: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 1/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon Bake in a 13 X 9-inch baking dish at 350F for 40-50 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY JAM CAKE 4 cups sifted flour 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp baking powder 4 eggs 1 cup huckleberry jam Cream butter and sugar. Separate eggs and stir in the well-beaten yolks. Add flour alternately with milk (sift baking powder into the last cup of flour). Add beaten eggwhites, vanilla, and jam. Bake at 3500F for 30-40 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY TOPPING 1 quart berries 1 tblsp cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 cup water 1 cup whipped cream Wash and pick over berries. Add sugar and water, heat to boiling. Make a thin paste of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water, and add slowly to berries. Cook 15 minutes. Spread over top of cake. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY THIRST QUENCHERS For a base, cook together a quart of fresh berries and a cup of sugar with 2 cups of water. Strain and store in refrigerator. Malted: Blend 4 tablespoons of the base with 1 cup of milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a teaspoon of malt powder. Lemonade: Add 2 tablespoons of base to a glass of lemonade. Stir well. Cooler: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour half full of base, and fill remainder with carbonated water. Stir and serve with "head" intact. Cream: 2 cups huckleberry juice, 2 cups light cream (both chilled), 1 cup honey. Combine and beat well. Chill and serve over crushed ice. Rum: Combine 2 cups clear, cold huckleberry juice with 1/2 cup rum. Mix well. Serve over crushed ice in frosted glasses, with lemon wedge rubbed around rim before frosting. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CREAM DELIGHT 2 cups berries 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 cup heavy cream, whipped In small sauce pan combine berries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Cool, then puree in a blender. Taste, and add sugar if necessary. Fold puree into whipped cream, creating a streaked or marbled effect. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY JELLY FROSTING 1/2 cup jelly 1 unbeaten egg white dash salt Beat five minutes over a double-boiler, remove and beat until stiff. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY FREEZER PARFAIT 1 1/2 cups fresh berries, drained 1/4 cup sugar 2 tblsp corn starch 1/4 cup water 1 tblsp lemon juice 8 oz plain yogurt 2 cups chopped peaches In a small saucepan, stir together berries and sugar. Stir corn starch and water until smooth, then add to fruit mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil, then boil 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice. Cool, fold in yogurt. In parfait glasses, alternately layer berry mixture with peaches. Freeze. Remove from freezer 1/2 hour prior to serving. ============================================================================= HIDDEN HUCKLEBERRY PIE 3 cups berries 3 tblsp flour or minute tapioca 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1 tblsp butter Mix ingredients and arrange in lower crust of 9-inch pie. Dot with butter. Cover with second crust and bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 350F and continue baking for 20-30 minutes or until juice bubbles up and crust is brown. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY ICE CREAM 1 env unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold milk 1/2 cup boiling milk 2 cups fresh or frozen berries 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups whipping cream, whipped In a 5 cup blender, sprinkle gelatin over cold milk, let stand 3-4 minutes. Add hot milk and process at low speed until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely. Add berries and sugar, process at high speed until blended. Pour into large bowl and chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Fold whipped cream into mixture. Pour into two 4 X 10 freezer trays or an 8-inch baking pan. Freeze until firm. Yield: 1 1/2 quarts. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY SYRUP 2 quarts berries 1 quart sugar 3/4 cup cold water Pick over and mash fruit. Sprinkle with sugar, cover, and let stand over night. Add water, bringing slowly to a boil, and cook 20 minutes. Force through a double thickness of cheesecloth, again bring to boiling point. Fill small glass jars and adjust covers. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY HONEY 3 cups honey 1 cup berry juice 1/2 bottle pectin Mix honey and juice in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil quickly, and immediately add fruit and pectin, stirring constantly. Bring to a full boil and remove from heat. Skim, pour into jars, and seal quickly. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY KUCHEN 1 1/3 cups crumbled shredded wheat biscuit OR 1 1/3 cups corn flake crumbs 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 tblsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup soft butter 1/2 cup chopped nutmeats 1 pkg white cake mix 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen berries Crush cereal into fine crumbs. Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter, mix well with pastry blender. Add crumbs and nutmeats, and blend thoroughly. Prepare cake mix according to directions. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of crumbs over bottom of a greased 13 X 9-inch baking pan. Spread cake batter evenly over crumbs. Sprinkle drained berries and remaining crumb mixture into cake batter. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) about 40 minutes. ============================================================================= PURPLE AND GOLD Combine in a serving bowl: 1 can crushed pineapple, drained 1 can mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup huckleberries 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped sugar to taste dash almond extract Chill well. Before serving, sprinkle coconut shreds over top. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY GRUNT 1 cup water 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 2 tblsp sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp allspice 1 egg, well beaten 3 cups berries 1/2 cup milk 1 cup flour In a saucepan, put the water, sugar, lemon juice, and allspice, and bring to a boil. Add berries and let simmer for three minutes. Pour into a casserole dish, and cover. Leave to simmer. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Combine egg and milk, add to dry ingredients, and stir into a soft dough. Drop by teaspoonfuls into simmering berries, cover tightly, and cook twelve minutes. Serve hot with cream or sauce. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CITRUS MARMALADE 2 navel oranges 2 lemons 2 green apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 3/4 cup water 3 cups fresh huckleberries 5 cups sugar 1 bottle liquid fruit pectin Thinly slice off colored part of orange and lemon peel. Cut peel into thin shreds, and place in a large saucepan. Add apples and water, cover, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slice away the white membranes from oranges and lemons, and chop pulp, removing seeds. Add fruit pulp and huckleberries to saucepan. Cover and simmer 12 minutes. Stir in sugar. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute. Stir in fruit pectin, remove from heat, and skim foam. Ladle into sterilized 1/2 pint jars, seal. Yield about 7 jars. ============================================================================= SPICED HUCKLEBERRIES 8 cups fresh berries 1/2 cup vinegar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 2 cups sugar Wash and drain berries. Add vinegar and spices, and bring to a boil. Cook 20 minutes. Add sugar and cook 40 minutes or until thick. Stir frequently and take care not to scorch. Pour into sterile jars and seal. Stick cinnamon or whole cloves may be used, and removed before filling jars. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY QUICKY Mix 1 can condensed milk with 1/4 cup lemon juice. Fold in 1 quart berries, pour into a 9-inch baked pie shell. Chill, serve with whipped cream. ============================================================================= BLUE AND WHITE PIE 9-inch pie shell Cook the following until thick: 1 cup sugar 2 tblsp cornstarch 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup berries 1 tblsp butter 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon rind Fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries, and cool. Whip 1 cup whipping cream, sweeten to taste. Spread on bottom of pie shell. When ready to serve, spoon berry mixture over cream, carefully leaving cream uncovered around edge. ============================================================================= CREAMY HUCKLEBERRY TARTS 2 tblsp cornstarch 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups huckleberries 1/2 cup water 2 tblsp lime juice 1 cup whipping cream 8 3-inch baked tart shells Combine cornstarch and sugar, stir in 1/2 cup berries, water, and lime juice. Cook, stirring over medium heat until mixture is clear and thickened. Cool. Whip cream, fold into cooked mixture along with remaining berries. Spoon into tart shells, and refrigerate. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY BAVARIAN CREAM 2 sm.pkg red jello 2 cups boiling water 1 #2can crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup huckleberries 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup chopped nuts Mix jello and boiling water, cool to thicken. Add pineapple and berries. Whip cream, fold into mixture, along with nuts. Chill to firmness. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY PUDDING 2 cups berries 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tblsp butter 1 cup flour 1 egg, well beaten 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla Cover the bottom of an 8 X 8 inch casserole or baking dish with the fresh or frozen berries, and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup sugar. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and 1/2 cup sugar. Melt butter, add egg, milk, and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients, and stir just enough to blend together. Spread over berries. Bake in a 350F oven for 40 minutes. Invert onto a serving dish. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY SLUMP Boil in a heavy saucepan: 1 qt. berries 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp nutmeg Make a batter of: 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tblsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 3 tblsp milk 2 tblsp shortening Drop batter by spoonful on boiling berries. Cover and cook 10 minutes. ============================================================================= NO-PEEK HUCKLEBERRY DUMPLINGS 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries 1/3 cup sugar dash salt 1 cup water 1 tblsp lemon juice 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup flour 2 tblsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tblsp butter 1/2 cup milk Measure berries, sugar, salt and water into a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, simmer 5 minutes, then add lemon juice. Sift dry ingredients, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk all at once, stir just until flour is dampened. Drop batter from tip of tablespoon into bubbling berry mixture, making six dumplings. Don't let them overlap. Cover tightly, cook over low heat 10 minutes (don't peek). ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY BREAD 2 cups unbleached white flour 1 pkg active dry yeast 1/2 tsp salt 1 tblsp wheat germ 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup warm skim milk 2 tblsp butter, melted 2 tblsp honey 1 cup berries 1/4 cup flour oil Combine flour, yeast, salt, and wheat germ. In another container, combine egg, milk, butter, and honey, and add to dry mixture. Stir thoroughly. Fold in berries, let rise 20 minutes in a warm place. Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour on a flat surface, spoon dough on top. Stir and knead, shape loaf, oil, and place in a 3 1/2 X 6 X 2 1/2 loaf pan. Let rise until almost double. Preheat oven to 375F, bake about 40 minutes. Remove to rack to cool. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY SOUR CREAM CAKE 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup softened margarine 2 cups fresh or frozen berries Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 tsp cinnamon confectioner's sugar Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each. Stir in sour cream. Mix flour, soda, and salt, and add to butter mixture. Mix, then fold in berries. Spread half of the batter in a greased 9 X 13 X 2 pan. Sprinkle with the topping, cover with rest of the batter. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 45 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY GLAZE AND CREAM PIE 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp salt 2 tblsp butter 1 1/2 tblsp cornstarch 1 cup whipping cream 2/3 cup boiling water 2 tblsp sugar 2 cups berries 9-inch baked pie shell Mix together the sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add boiling water, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup berries, cook until thick and clear. Add lemon juice and butter. Cool to lukewarm. Add remaining berries, chill 30 minutes. Whip cream in a chilled, straight-sided bowl, adding 2 tblsp sugar toward the end of whipping. Spoon cream into pie shell, spread to cover bottom evenly. Spoon in berry mixture. Chill 4 to 6 hours. ============================================================================= MICROWAVE HUCKLEBERRY JAM 3 cups fresh or frozen berries 1 tblsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind 1/2 box powdered pectin 2 1/2 cups sugar Measure berries into a 3-quart casserole. Crush or mash. Stir in lemon juice, rind, and pectin. Microwave 10-12 minutes on high, or until mixture comes to a full boil, stirring twice. Add sugar, continue cooking 5 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring after 3 minutes. Boil 1 minute. Skim and stir by turns for 5 minutes. Ladle into clean hot jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CREAM PIE 1 lg.pkg. Jello vanilla pudding 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup water 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 tblsp butter 1 cup berries Combine Jello, sugar, salt, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Add berries, and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Cool 5 minutes, and pour into a baked pie shell. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY GINGERCAKE 1 1/2 cups fresh berries 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup molasses 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tblsp powdered sugar ???????????? ginger Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add eggs, buttermilk, and molasses, mixing well. Sift together flour, baking soda, and ginger. Gradually add flour mixture to molasses mixture, stirring until well blended. Do not overbeat. Carefull fold in huckleberries, and pour immediately into a well-greased and floured 9-inch ring mold. Bake in preheated oven at 350F for about 40 minutes. Unmold while still warm. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS 11 1/2 oz milk chocolate morsels 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 2 cups fresh berries 3 dozen 1 1/4 inch candy liners Combine over hot (not boiling) water the chocolate and shortening. Stir until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, gently fold in berries until well coated. Spoon by rounded measuring teaspoonfuls into candy liners. Chill in refrigeratro 20-30 minutes until chocolate is set. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY BARS 1/2 cup margarine 2 cups sifted flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 cups berries Melt margarine, remove from heat. Stir in sugar, and cool slightly. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Combine dry ingredients, blend into egg mixture. Add nuts, stir in berries. Spread in a greased 9 X 13 pan. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes. Cut into two-inch squares. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY PIZZA 1 sweet pie crust to cover a 13-inch pizza pan 2 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1/3 cup chopped nuts Topping: 4 cups berries 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup water 1 tblsp butter 3 tblsp cornstarch Bake pizza crust at 350F for 15 minutes. Blend cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and nuts, pour over crust. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Cool. For topping, mix 2 cups berries with 1/4 cup sugar, and set aside. In a saucepan, mix remaining sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and water. Add remaining berries, then butter. Bring to a boil, and simmer until thickened. Add the sugared berries, cool, pour into pizza shell. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY JAM COOKIES 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt Cream butter with sugar, add egg yolks. Sift flour with salt, and add to mixture. Spread in a greased square 8 X 8 inch pan, spread with a layer of huckleberry jam. Topping: 2 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1 tblsp vanilla 1/4 cup nuts In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Add sugar and vanilla. Spread on top of jam, then sprinkle nuts over top. Bake 30 minutes at 350F. Cut in squares when cool. ============================================================================= CRISPY HUCKLEBERRY CRITTERS 1 cup pancake mix 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup berries Place pancake mix, milk, egg, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir until smooth. Lightly stir in berries, let stand 5 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot deep fat (375F). Fry about 1 1/2 minutes per side, turning when brown on each side. Drain on paper towel, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. ============================================================================= COMPANY'S COMIN' HUCKLEBERRY CAKE 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp soda 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup crushed berries 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 cup sour milk 1 tsp baking powder 2 cups flour Sift flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and baking powder together. Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg, and beat well. Add berries. Alternate sour milk and dry ingredients. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350F for 35 minutes. Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped nuts 2 tblsp water 4 tblsp flour 4 tblsp melted butter Combine all in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until all ingredients are well blended, stirring constantly. When cake is done, remove from oven, spread topping over while hot. Bake at 300F for 10 minutes, remove and cool. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY OATMEAL MUFFINS 1 1/4 cups quick oats, uncooked 1 cup milk 1 cup all purpose flour 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tblsp baking powder 3/4 cup berries 1/2 tsp salt Combine oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, egg, and oil, mix until dry ingredients are just moistened. Fold in berries. Fill 12 greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 425F oven for 20-25 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY HOT JAM 4 cups berries 3 1/2 cups sugar juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup cinnamon red hot candy 1 bottle liquid pectin In a large saucepan, combine berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon red hots. Bring to a full boil, and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in liquid pectin. Remove from heat and skim off foam. Pour into sterilized jars, seal and store in a cool, dry place. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CAKE 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 eggs 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups flour Wash and drain berries, cream together sugar and shortening. Separate eggs. Beat egg yolks, and add milk. Stir into creamed mixture. Sift dry ingredients together, and add to batter. Fold in beaten egg whites, then berries that have been sprinkled with flour. Place in a flat pan 13 X 9 X 2, and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake at 374F for 35 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY LAYERED DELIGHT 1 1/3 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 2 cups fresh berries 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 2 tblsp cornstarch 2 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 8 oz cream cheese 1/4 tsp grated orange rind 1/4 tsp salt Mix together crumbs, sifted confectioner's sugar, and butter. Press into an 8 X 8 X 2 pan. Beat eggs, add 1/3 cup sugar, softened cream cheese, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend together, pour over crumb crust. Bake in moderate oven (375F) for 20 minutes. Cool. Cover with 1 cup berries. Blend together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, and water. Add remaining berries and rind. Cook over low heat until clear and thick, stirring constantly. Pour over berries and chill. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CRUMBLE 3 cups fresh berries 1/3 cup sugar juice of 1 lemon Topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup flour Put washed berries in a small shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice and 1/3 cup sugar. Blend butter, sugar and flour, and sprinkle over berries. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for 30 minutes or until brown. ============================================================================= VERY BERRY COBBLER 1 2/3 cup flour 6 cups berries 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup water 3/4 tsp salt 3 tblsp butter 1 cube butter, melted Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Add milk and melted butter, and stir until smooth. Spread over bottom of a buttered 9 X 13 X 2 baking dish. Sprinkle berries over batter. Combine water, sugar, and remaining butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over berries. Bake at 400F for 45 minutes or until nicely browned. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY COCONUT PIE 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1 tblsp lemon juice 2 tsp grated lemon rind 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 2 cups berries Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and rind, mixing until well blended. Fold in coconut and whipped cream. Spread mixture onto bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate, and freeze. Fill center with berries before serving. ============================================================================= MINTED HUCKLEBERRY JELLY 8 cups berries 1 cup water 6 1/2 cups sugar 3 oz liquid fruit pectin 6 sprigs fresh mint Combine berries and water and cook at a boil until berries are tender. Strain through a cheesecloth. Yield should be about 4 cups liquid. Add sugar to juice in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir in pectin. Continue cooking at a full rolling boil for 1 minute. Add mint and stir a few times. Remove mint. Remove from heat and skim off foam. Pour into sterilized glasses/jars and seal. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CREAM PIE 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 4 cups fresh berries 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla Fill pie shell with berries. Combine remaining ingredients and blend well. Pour over berries. Bake in a preheated oven at 400F for 45 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Cool, then chill. ============================================================================= MAMA'S WAY COOKIES 1 cup soft shortening 2 cups brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1/2 cup water or buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla 3 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp soda 1/8 tsp cinnamon Mix shortening, brown sugar, and eggs, stir in water and vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients, and add all together. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Place 1/2 tsp of Huckleberry Jam in center of each cookie and cover with another 1/2 tsp of dough. Bake at 400F until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. ============================================================================= WHOLE WHEAT HUCKLEBERRY MUFFINS 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup sour cream 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries Sift flour, salt, sugar and baking powder together. Beat eggs in separate bowl, add butter and sour cream. Combine liquid with dry ingredients, stirring only long enough to moisten dry mixture. Fold in berries. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY LEMON SURPRISE 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs 1/2 cup soft butter 1/3 cup sugar 1 pkg lemon chiffon pie filling 1 cup fresh berries Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar, then press on bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 375F for about 8 minutes. Cool. Prepare pie filling, and gently fold in berries, then pour into cooled pie shell. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY CREAM CHEESE FINGERS 1 cup berries 3 tblsp sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 lb. butter 1/2 lb. cream cheese 1 egg yolk, beaten Sprinkle berries with a little sugar, then dust lightly with flour. Roll berries to coat evenly. Let butter and cream cheese stand at room temperature until soft. Cream together until smooth. Sift flour and sugar together, and add gradually to butter and cheese, mixing thoroughly. Chill dough in refrigerator one hour. Roll out like pie crust, and cut into 5-inch squares. Place 8 to 10 whole berries in the center of each, and roll into fingers, pinching ends together. Brush each "finger" with egg yolk and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY MARMALADE 1 orange 1 lemon 4 cups huckleberries 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/8 tsp soda 1 bottle liquid pectin 3/4 cup water Cut orange and lemon rinds into very small pieces. Remove membrane. Dissolve soda in water, and add rind. Cook 10 minutes. Add citrus pulp, and cook 15 minutes. Add berries and sugar. Boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add pectin. Stir for 5 minutes, then pour into hot jars, cover and seal. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY ICE CREAM PIE 2 cups huckleberries 3 oz strawberry gelatin 1 pint vanilla ice cream graham cracker crust Place berries in a saucepan and mash with a fork, then bring to a boil. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add ice cream, stir until melted. Place in refrigerator until partially set, pour into cooled, baked crust. Chill until set. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY SHAKE 1 cup berries 1 tblsp sugar 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 tsp vanilla In a blender, mix all together until smooth. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY-PEACH JAM 4 cups berries 1/4 tsp allspice 4 cups chopped peaches 1/2 cup water 2 tblsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp whole cloves 5 1/2 cups sugar dash salt 1 stick cinnamon Combine fruit, lemon juice, and water in a 10-quart saucepan. Cover, bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Add sugar and salt. Stir vigorously. Tie the spices into a cheesecloth and add to mixture. Boil until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, remove spicebag, skim and stir for 5 minutes. Ladle into hot glasses/jars and seal. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY POCKETS 1 cup berries 3/8 tsp cinnamon 3 tblsp sugar 1/8 tsp allspice 1 3/4 cups sifted flour 1/3 cup shortening 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 2/3 cup milk 1 cup bite-sized shredded wheat biscuits crushed to 1/2 cup Heat oven to 450F. Butter 12 muffin cups. Combine berries and 2 tblsp sugar, and let stand. Sift together flour, 1 tblsp sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and allspice. Mix in shortening until uniform. Stir in cereal crumbs and lemon peel. Add milk. Stir until mixture holds together, knead lightly ten times on floured board. Roll or pat 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares. Place dough squares in muffin cups, and fill with a heaping tablespoon of berries. Bring corners together, press edges together lightly, letting biscuits gently fill the cups. Bake 20 minutes or until brown and bubbly. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY SURPRISE CAKE 2 cups fresh berries 1 tsp baking powder juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup sugar 3 tblsp butter 1 tblsp cornstarch 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sifted flour 1 cup boiling water Place berries evenly in the bottom of a well-greased 8 X 8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cream sugar and butter together, add milk alternately with a sifted combination of flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well, and smooth the batter carefully and evenly over berries. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Blend thoroughly so cornstarch will not lump. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour boiling water over all, but do not stir. Bake at 400F for 45-50 minutes. If top begins to brown too much, lower heat for last 15 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY TOPPING 4 cups crushed berries 1 box powdered pectin 5 cups sugar Measure crushed berries into a large saucepan. Stir in pectin. Place over a high heat, stir until mixture comes to a boil. At once, stir in sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil, boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, skim and stir by turns for 5 minutes. Ladle into hot jars to within 1/4 inch of top, seal, and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. ============================================================================= HUCKLEBERRY PANCAKE SAUCE 1 qt berries 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp ground allspice Crush berries, add other ingredients, and cook. Add 4-5 tsp cornstarch while cooking, stir until thick.