25 Fruit Desserts to Make in an 8×8 Pan

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25 Fruit Desserts to Make in an 8×8 Pan1/25 Lemon Bars 75 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Bars Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother’s file. I’ve been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they’re always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona 2/25 Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste

Cooked in the microwave, this fast

of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Red Hots and canned cherries flavor this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when I found my mother’s recipe, I had to make it to see if it’s as good as I remembered. It is! —Betty Zorn, Eagle, Idaho 3/25 Almond Cherry Fudge 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Almond Cherry Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cooked in the microwave, this fast

fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering

fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor. —Shellie Tucker, Hendersonvlle, Tennessee 4/25 Caramel Apple-Pear Crisp 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple-Pear Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crisp is packed with a combination of healthy pears and apples, and just the right amount of tasty walnuts in the topping. You’ll love it! —Amanda Pettit, Logan, Ohio 5/25 Cherry Cobbler 5

For festive fudge with a new “twist,” give this

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple Cherry Cobbler Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Berries, peaches or any fruit can be used for this simple cobbler recipe, but the cheery bright color of cherries makes it just right for gray winter days. —Eleanor Jacoby, Eureka, Kansas 6/25 Cherry Swirl Fudge 6 Reviews Cherry Swirl Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For festive fudge with a new “twist,” give this

confection a whirl!

confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones and added sweet cherry flavoring. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 7/25 Blueberry Buckle 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Blueberry Buckle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry buckle recipe came from my grandmother. As children, my sister and I would go to Pennsylvania for blueberry picking. Mother taught us to pick only perfect berries, and those gems went into this wonderful recipe. —Carol Dolan, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 8/25 Cherry Supreme Dessert 2

Better yet, it’s easy enough for kids to make!

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marshmallows and a tart cherry topping lend flavor and eye appeal to this popular dessert. Better yet, it’s easy enough for kids to make! —Sherri Keim, Grand Junction, Colorado 9/25 Macadamia Lemon Bars 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Macadamia Lemon Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars enjoy a lot of compliments among my friends and family. I almost have to make them for all of

our get-togethers

our get-togethers. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 10/25 Cranberry Pudding 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was given to me years ago by my Aunt Lena, who lived on Cape Cod where cranberries are grown. The combination of warm tart cranberries and a smooth sweet brown sugar sauce is the perfect ending to any holiday meal! 11/25 Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

Now I love to bake it whenever I can for my family and friends

hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This was my grandmother’s favorite recipe to make when they had bushels of peaches. Now I love to bake it whenever I can for my family and friends. —Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 12/25 Blueberry-Rhubarb Crumble 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A dollop of whipped topping adds a nice finishing touch to this satisfying crumble. Sometimes I drizzle a little flavored coffee creamer on top instead of the whipped topping. —Nancy

In no time at all, these oatmeal date bars will be ready for your family

Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana 13/25 Oatmeal Date Bars 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Date Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In no time at all, these oatmeal date bars will be ready for your family. They’ll be surprised at how light and tasty these treats are. —Helen Cluts, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 14/25 Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garden-fresh

rhubarb is put to great use in this easy recipe

rhubarb is put to great use in this easy recipe. It’s wonderful with ice cream. —Barbara Foss, Waukesha, Wisconsin 15/25 Tennessee Peach Pudding 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tennessee Peach Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This out-of-this-world dessert is one of our favorite, easy peach recipes. I was raised in Oklahoma, and we used Elberta peaches right off our trees when we made this outstanding cobbler. —Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon 16/25 Blackberry Cobbler 32 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mama’s Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

This wonderful dessert is her mama’s recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Alabama has some tasty fresh berries. Several decades ago, my mama was going to pick blackberries to make a cobbler, but she went to the hospital to have me instead! This wonderful dessert is her mama’s recipe. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama 17/25 Peach-Rosemary Cobbler Test Kitchen Approved Peach-Rosemary Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ripe peaches and warm biscuit topping go hand in hand. The fresh

rosemary and cinnamon adds a delicious twist

rosemary and cinnamon adds a delicious twist. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California 18/25 Pear Crisp 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pear Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since my husband is a livestock truck driver, he often starts work early in the morning. This pear crisp recipe will keep him going until breakfast. Our two boys love to have it for dessert and in their school lunches. —Joanne Korevaar, Burgessville, Ontario 19/25 Cranberry and Pear Crisp 2 Reviews Cranberry and Pear Crisp Recipe

It’s full of sweet, crunchy fall flavors

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dessert is perfect for that first autumn day you can feel a nip in the air. It’s full of sweet, crunchy fall flavors. —Lori Choquette, Holyoke, Massachusetts 20/25 Baked Apple Surprise 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet-savory recipe is a favorite. Use Brie instead of blue cheese if you like things creamier. My tip? Bake the apples in a

muffin tin so they won’t roll around

muffin tin so they won’t roll around. —Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York 21/25 Candied Fruitcake Squares 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Candied Fruitcake Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m not big on citrussy fruitcake, so when I found this version decades ago, I knew I’d found “my” recipe. We’re all nutty for it. —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma 22/25 Banana Pudding 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go

He’s a true southern boy!

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia 23/25 Cherry-Coconut Slices 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cherry-Coconut Slices Recipe photo

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