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Autumn Pear Dessert

Submitted by: Patricia Olson 
After a filling meal, this elegant little dessert hits the spot...and it's a snap to fix! Patricia Olson from Germantown, Maryland serves a warm pear with a few simple ingredients. 'For a lighter dessert, substitute vanilla yogurt for the whipped topping,' she suggests. 

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Ambrosia Dessert Bowl

Submitted by: Donna Morris 
I'm happy to share this wonderful recipe that uses fresh oranges. I've had it a long time. As a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, I'm especially busy this time of year. It's nice to treat myself to a light, refreshing dessert. #151; Donna Morris, Weirsdale, Florida 

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Grape Nectarine Dessert Cups

Submitted by: Jeanette Oberholtzer 
'This summery dessert is so refreshing after a heavy meal,' notes Jeanette Oberholtzer of Manheim, Pennsylvania. Lemon-lime soda coats the fun fruit medley that's topped with a yummy scoop of pineapple sherbet. In winter, you can substitute frozen peaches for the nectarines. 

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Creamy Gelatin Dessert

Submitted by: Janis Garrett 
'This yummy recipe from my husband's sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children,' reports Janis Garrett of Macon, Georgia. 

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Orange Cream Dessert

Submitted by: Peggy Detjen 
For a light and refreshing ending to a meal, Peggy Detjen of Lakeville, Minnesota fills a cookie crumb crust with a combination of orange gelatin and ice cream. 'You can use other flavors of gelatin,' she shares. 'I top slices with a dollop of whipped cream.' 

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Peaches 'n' Cream Gelatin Dessert

Submitted by: Cyndi Brinkhause 
'Dinner guests are never too full for this light luscious dessert,' says Cyndi Brinkhaus of South Coast Metro, California. 'You can make it ahead to cut down on last-minute fuss. Plus, the graham cracker crust and pretty layers always draw raves.' 

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Fruit Salad Dessert

Submitted by: Muriel Fay 
I AM 83 years old and my mother has been gone for many years, but I'm still using her best recipes. She was a gourmet cook before anyone was using that term and before everyone was counting calories. This was one of our family's favorite desserts when I was growing up, and it's just as good two generations later! --Muriel Fay Walton, Kentucky 

Crunchy Dessert Bars

Submitted by: Shirley Reed 
'My son-in-law is diabetic and loves these five-ingredient frozen dessert bars,' shares Shirley Reed of San Angelo, Texas. 'With their nutty crunch from Grape Nuts cereal, we think they taste like the inside of a Snickers candy bar.' 

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Broken Glass Dessert

Submitted by: Kathy Crow 
'When it's cut this dessert looks like stained glass windows,' remarks Kathy Crow of Cordova, Alaska. 

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Strawberry Mallow Dessert

Submitted by: Valerie Jones-Tollefsbol 
I wanted a quick easy summer dessert to serve guests when we entertain outdoors. With just a few ingredients, there isn't a lot of preparation required. Topped with a strawberry and served in wine glasses, it looks pretty, too. 
 
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