Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake

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Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake on May 27, 2011 at 8:23 PM

This is delicious with a generous dollop of whipped cream!

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 2 pints fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced
  • 1 3-oz. package strawberry gelatin
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Preparation:
Sprinkle the marshmallows into the bottom of a 12-inch dutch oven.

"Marshmallows"

In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, gelatin powder, and lemon juice.  Set aside.

"Strawberries"

In another mixing bowl, cream the shortening and the sugar. 

"Creamed

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla. 

"Eggs

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.  Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.

"Batter"

Pour the batter over the marshmallows. 

"Batter

Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the batter.

"Ready

Bake with 12 coals bottom heat and 14-16 coals top heat for 45-50 minutes.

"Done"

Serves 8.

Last edit: June 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM by DeShawn

Reply #1 on June 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM

I did this one with Blackberries.  It was really good - especially with a big dollop of Whipped Cream.

Last edit: May 28, 2016 at 3:47 PM by DeShawn

Reply #2 on June 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Blueberry shortcake? Hmmm...that DOES sound good!
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Reply #3 on October 26, 2013 at 8:36 PM

I made this with canned peaches and apricot gelatin for ScoutJam 100, and it was delicious. I'm trying it again tonight with peaches from my peach tree that have been frozen, thawed, and drained.

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