Author Topic: Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake  (Read 26749 times)

Offline DeShawn

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Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake
« on: May 27, 2011, 08:23:22 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 Shortening and Sugar"

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

"Eggs and Vanilla"

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

"Batter"

Pour the batter over the marshmallows. 

"Batter in the Oven"

Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the batter.

"Ready to Bake"

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

"Done"

Serves 8.

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Re: Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2011, 06:44:11 pm »
I did this one with Blackberries.  It was really good - especially with a big dollop of Whipped Cream.


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Re: Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2011, 06:48:02 pm »
Blueberry shortcake? Hmmm...that DOES sound good!
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Re: Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2013, 08:36:28 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.