Secret Chef: October 2005 Archives

MommaK, my neighbor over in Petroville, had a Q and A last week. I asked, "What is your favorite dish for Thanksgiving dinner? Please share the recipe." She replied,

"Pineapple Mush (sounds gross but I have loved this since I was a little girl)." Pineapple Mush 1/2 cup butter 4 eggs 1 can crushed pineapple (with juice) 1 cup sugar 6 slices of bread, cubed Cream butter & sugar. Add eggs and rest of ingredients. Put in 9×9 square pan or souffle dish, bake 1 hr @ 350 degrees. Pineapple mush was always served on holidays in our house. It was probably most fitting at Easter with ham, but I always requested it and usually took the greatest helping. As a picky eater, it was the one thing besides the ham or turkey that I enjoyed without complaint. As I got older and ate more (and more, and more) it was, to me, like having my dessert with my dinner. Who can turn that down?

Yesterday I baked MommaK's Thanksgiving favorite. I couldn't wait for dessert after supper. The baby was just beside himself wanting to taste the dish that looked so pretty and smelled so good. As usual I indulge my children so of course I had a nice big serving to please baby. OMG was it ever good. I thought it would be extremely sweet with a whole cup of sugar but was surprised to find that it wasn't. It was perfect. I used 8 slices of bread because two end pieces would be left and I hate to waste food and no one likes 2 bread heels for a sandwich. If you like pineapple and quick desserts this one is a keeper. I know I will be making this one again very soon. I just love pineapple. My momma cooked pineapple upside down cake when we were kids. I loved it then and I love it now. As a small child I was allergic to pineapple and never got to eat the beautifully scented dessert. I eventually grew out of it and indulged as often as possible in pineapple in any form. Thanks MommaK! Coming tomorrow - photos of my freezer and pantry.