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Pineapple Square Bars #SundaySupper

January 20, 2013 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 90 Comments

Hi Everyone and Happy Sunday to you!

Today is another Sunday Supper assignment.  This week we were told to make something Retro.  Retro?  All I could think about was retro candy.  What is retro when it comes to meals?  Hmmm, was there something that Grandma or Mom made when you were a kid and you completely forgot about it?  The only thing I could think of was goolash.  My mind went blank.  I asked my Husband what he ate as a kid, and of course I got I dunno?  Then he said Shit on a Shingle.  I said what?  What the heck is that?  I told him I couldn’t post something with that name.   He laughed at me.  So I asked him what is S.O.S?  He said it was food of the depression, basically it was some sort of peas in a sauce put on bread.  That did not sound appealing at all!!  But I was curious and goggled it!!  S.O.S is beef stock and evaporated milk thickened with a roux, seasoned with parsley and pepper served on bread.  It appeared in the military in 1910.  I guess Nestle’s sold it on a can.  Yuck!!!  Canned beef!  Blah!!!  So I asked my Hubby again, give me something else, and he gave me this. Pineapple Square Bars

This is my Husbands Mom’s recipe for Pineapple Bars.  Let me tell you, this was not an easy recipe to come by!!  My Husband told me that his Mom used to make a pineapple bar that was really good.  I asked for more of a description and he said that is all he remembers, except that it was really good!!  Great, that wasn’t any help at all.  So what do I do?  I decided to e-mail his brother and I asked, do you know about the pineapple bars your Mom made?  I figured he wouldn’t have a clue what I was talking about.  Sure enough, he was yah the pineapple bars, they were so good!  Mom would make them a couple of times a year.  He knew with the words pineapple bars exactly was I was talking about.  They must of been some good bars to remember them after all these years and not give any description except for the name.  He said he would ask his wife if she had the recipe.  Well with in 48 hours I got an e-mail back, saying that he asked his Sister, who asked their other Sister for the recipe.  Needless to say my Husbands Sister hand wrote the recipe out for me and put it in the mail.  A week later it was in my hand.  One thing I didn’t tell you is that I didn’t tell my Husband I was doing this.  I wanted to surprise him with one of his Mom’s recipes.  I was so excited to make this for him.  See, I never met his Mom and he talks about her often and I thought this would be a nice tribute to her and to give him a piece of his childhood. Pineapple Square Bars

I looked at the recipe and gasped!  This was not going to be easy!!  I had to make pie dough.  I never made pie dough before and I knew this was going to be a disaster.  With this recipe you can’t cheat and buy a pre-made pie dough either because it is made with sour cream.   So I did my best.  I made the dough and I had to refrigerate it for 24 hours, then the tough part came.  I had to divide the dough in half and roll it out to fit a 11 x 15 cake pan.  I was surprised, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it was going to be.  The filling is made with crushed pineapple from the can, sugar and cornstarch and it was heated until it was nice and thick.

Pineapple Square Bars I layered the pineapple on top of the first layer of dough and then I had to put the top layer of dough on top of the pineapple.  That was tricky, but I did it!  I baked it in the oven and once it cooled the recipe said to make Running Frosting.  I had no clue what that was, so I asked on Facebook and I was told it was a Royal Frosting that was thin and harden quickly.   You know the frosting they put on sugar cookies.  Once the bars cooled, I put a layer of Royal Frosting on top and sprinkled it with walnuts.  I did it!!  My Husband was home the whole time I was making these, but he was working on his car, so he had no idea what I was up to!!  He he!!


Pineapple Square Bars I called my Husband into the house and told him to come here.  I handed him a plate of pineapple bars.  He looked at them and said, what is that with a big smile.  Now you have to know, when I cook stuff he doesn’t get to excited, unless I tell you otherwise.   I said they are pineapple bars.  He knew exactly what they were!    He said they were almost like his Mom’s.  He said he didn’t remember the frosting, then I told him but that was what is on her recipe.  Then he said oh yah, it was a very thin layer, almost transparent layer of frosting.  Then he ate three of them and said they are so good, gave me a kiss on my forehead and said thank you.  Then he went on to tell me his Mom would make them twice a year, on big baking sheets.  I can see why she only made them a couple of times of year.  The dough on top was the hard part.  The rest wasn’t to bad.  I have to tell you, I asked my Hubby if I could take some to work, and he grabbed the pan and said no, they’re mine.  lol  He never has done that before.  Normally he says ok!  So that is my retro recipe for you!!

Pineapple Square Bars I gave you the story behind these bars, but I never told you what I thought of them.  I have to say they are amazing!  I never had anything like these in my life.  They really do remind me of something that I would have had during my childhood.   I have never seen anywhere this kind of recipe!  This is recipe is defiantly one that my Mom or Grandma would have made.  The dough is so light and flaky and the magical pineapple filling takes you to another place.  I can’t forget the thin layer of frosting which added a touch of sweetness to pull it all together.  This is one recipe that I am proud to have made.  It’s not my normal healthy recipe that I would post, and I could have made modifications to healthify it, but somethings you just don’t touch!!  This is my Husbands Mom’s recipe and I didn’t want to ruin it or make any kind of modifications.  So with that said, this is a treat and I am not giving you the calories on it because somethings are best unknown! Pineapple Square Bars

Mom's Pineapple Square Bars
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
1 hour 15 mins
 
A sweet pineapple bar made with a flaky sour cream crust topped with royal frosting and chopped nuts.
Serves: 24 Bars
Ingredients
  • Ingredients:
  • For Dough:
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 sticks margarine (I used butter)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ pt. sour cream ( I used 8 oz container)
  • For Filling:
  • 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp. cornstarch
  • Royal frosting:
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
  • Topping:
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
  1. In a bowl add flour, baking powder and salt; set a side.
  2. In a large bowl, add butter and egg yolks; beat until combined. Add sour cream and mix until combined. Beat in flour mixture. Wrap dough in cellophane and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  3. In a large pot; add pineapple, sugar and cornstarch. Cook until thicken (about 7 minutes); stirring frequently. Set a side to cool.
  4. Preheat oven 350F
  5. Set aside 11 x 15 cake pan
  6. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface roll dough out to fit cake pan. Line bottom of pan with dough. Evenly spread pineapple mixture over top of dough.
  7. Roll out 2nd piece of dough to fit cake pan. Carefully place dough over top of pineapple filling. (I pierced 4 slits in the center, I don't know if that was necessary)
  8. Bake in oven for 45 minutes; until lightly golden.
  9. Let bars cool completely
  10. To make frosting:
  11. In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the egg whites with the lemon juice until combined. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. (The right consistency is when you lift the beater, the ribbon of icing that falls back into the bowl remains on the surface for a few seconds before disappearing. The icing needs to be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container as royal icing hardens when exposed to air. Cover with plastic wrap when not in use.
  12. Spread frosting over cooled bars and sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans.
Notes
Please note the pie dough needs to chill for 24 hour before using.

No calories today, this is a special recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bar
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I am really glad I got to share this recipe with you today because my Husband wasn’t going to let me share it, but I begged him.  I told him it was to good not to share with the world.  He agreed when I told him it was for the Sunday Supper post, knowing  what Sunday Supper meant, he said ok.  🙂

Don’t forget to check out everyone’s fabulous recipes.  I can’t wait to see what retro recipes they made today!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Toodles,

Jen

Join us Around the Family Table this Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and share your favorite Retro Food Memory with us!

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  • Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
  • Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup by The Catholic Foodie
  • Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by Yummy What Smells So Good?

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  • Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
  • Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
  • Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
  • Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
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  • Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
  • Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
  • Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
  • Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
  • Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
  • Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
  • Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
  • Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
  • Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trial in the Kitchen
  • Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
  • Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
  • Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
  • Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
  • Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
  • Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip

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  • Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
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  • Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
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  • Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big  Bears Wife
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  • Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy Foodie Stunts

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the#SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

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Comments

  1. akiasi says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    These Pineapple Square Bars look seriously delicious, and pineapple is one of my favorite flavors in baked goods.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:27 PM

      I did make pineapple bread before but other than that I have never baked with pineapple, it was so good! I’m going to have to try it again!

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I love surprising my husband too 🙂 these look amazing and sound delicious…what a wonderful treat!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:26 PM

      Thanks Lisa! I love giving surprises especially ones like this! I think when you do this, it really shows the love!

      Reply
  3. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Hey, sweet friend…have I mentioned that I love that you’re part of #SS now! I also love that you made this memory for your husband. When the people we love are gone, food can allow them to live on. We still my my Great Gramma’s recipes and laugh and laugh as well tell stories about the funny things she said/did!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 20, 2013 at 8:05 AM

      Hi Wendy! I can’t post on your site for some reason, it seems the screen froze, but I want to tell you your casserole looks amazing!!! I love that you lightened it up!! Casseroles where a big retro recipe! I wonder why that has changed?

      Reply
  4. Heather @girlichef says

    January 20, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Well, first of all, I kind of really like Shit on a Shingle! I’ve never used canned beef to make it, just regular old chipped beef…but it’s so good. And these Pineapple Bars look insanely delicious!! I totally want to make them!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:25 PM

      I’m starting to think maybe SOS is a good thing. I may have to try it one day! I’d shock my Husband with that recipe! lol

      Reply
  5. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    January 20, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    I may be making these, ohhhhh, today. YUM!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      Oh Jen if you do, let me know what you think!

      Reply
  6. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    These are so my kind of bars! Love everything about them. And a vintage recipe, perfect!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      Thanks Paula! I just love making retro recipes, so fun!

      Reply
  7. Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Wow these look really good, I have never tried pineapple bars (only lemon bars!). I have a pineapple in my fridge right now, maybe its enough to make some of these, mmm!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      If you do decide to make them Kristi, let me know what you think!

      Reply
  8. Katie C (@SheLikesRuffles) says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Mmmm – these sound absolutely delectable! I’d love to try a square or two….

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      Thanks Katie!

      Reply
  9. Tara says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I love the story behind getting the recipe. They look so good and I love pineapple bars!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      Thanks Tara! It was quite an adventure to get the recipe, but it must have been memorable since everyone in my Husbands family remembers them.

      Reply
  10. BusyWorkingngMama says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    These look and sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Courtney @ Neighborfood says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    This looks like the furthest thing from a disaster! Way to go…tackling pie crust and a retro recipe all in one!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      Thanks Courtney! The pie crust was scary, but it worked out! 🙂 Now I”m ready to experiment with more pie crusts!

      Reply
  12. Autumn @ Good Eats Girl says

    January 20, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    These sound delicious! Wow! I love pineapple!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says

    January 20, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Don’t think I’ve ever seen this before, but I wish I had! It looks wonderful, rich but light

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Thanks! I have never seen anything like this recipe before, it’s quite amazing tasting. I was already asked to when I was making a second batch!!

      Reply
  14. Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    OMY! These look heavenly! I would be eating the whole pan!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:18 PM

      Trust me it was hard not too!!

      Reply
  15. Dinnersdishesdessert (@Dinnersdishes) says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    These looks like the perfect retro dish! They sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:18 PM

      Thanks Erin! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Jenne says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Yay! Another recipe for my pineapple kick! Two to stock away and try this week 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:17 PM

      I can’t get over how many pineapple recipes there were! Pineapple must be a retro fruit! So many great recipes, I need to try them!

      Reply
  17. Jan says

    January 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    These pineapple bars look soooo good that I can’t wait to make them! I haven’t had Shit on a Shingle in along time! I can remember when my Mom first made it, just hearing the name I wasn’t hungry. I didn’t even want to look at it! Lol. But all it is a roux made with butter, flour,and milk. Then put chipped beef in it and put it over toast. Yum!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:16 PM

      Huh, I’m starting to wonder about SOS, it seems a lot of people do like it! Sounds weird though, but you never know, it could be the one food I am meant to have and love??

      Reply
  18. Emily @ Life on Food says

    January 20, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Oh yum! This combo sounds super good.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks Emily, it was so good!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Natalie says

    January 20, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Wow they sound great! I love pineapples in recipes, so delicious!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Me too!! For some reason I never think of pineapple for dessert, for some reason I automatically drift to pina coladas. lol

      Reply
  20. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    January 21, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    You are an amazing wife and there will be a payback I think ,hahaha. You made me think about a childhood meal of my hubby. And it looks amazing as well. Will taste well with a morning coffee.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      Thanks Marta, that is so nice of you to say! It’s fun bringing back childhood treats like this!!

      Reply
  21. Tammi says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    What a nice story!! I love that you did this for your husband. So sweet. That and they do look delish!!! YUMMY! My husband would love these I may have to give it a go for him.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 21, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      Thanks Tammi! I love to surprise my Husband every once in a while with a nice treat! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Donna Currie says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    I;m glad #SundaySupper inspired you to find an old family recipe. This reminds me of a similar bar that was made with apples. I might have to give it a try.

    Reply
  23. theninjabaker says

    January 22, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    These do look absolutely delicious, Jennifer. Thank you for obtaining and sharing your mother-in-law’s recipe =) BTW My husband is my most honest and forthright critic, too.

    Reply
  24. I Gotta Try That says

    January 22, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Oh my goodness these sound delicious!!! Thanks for sharing at my party Jennnifer..Hope you have a great week
    Hugs,
    Marcie

    Reply
  25. Renee Dobbs (@reneedobbs) says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    What a wonderful story and how incredible of you to do all that work to get your hands on the family recipe and surprise your husband. Awesome, just totally awesome.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM

      Thanks Renee! It felt really nice to make these for my Husband! It really made his day! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    January 23, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Jen, this was a true labour of love. I can’t believe you went through all of that to obtain the recipe. And then to conquer pie dough! It’s my baking archnemesis – I haven’t gotten it right yet. Yours looks perfect – so golden and flaky. I can just imagine how delicious these bars were. And I laughed at the name of SOS and then gagged at the description. I know that people were forced to eat it based on the circumstances of the time. Poor them!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      Yah SOS just doesn’t sound right!!! I’m waiting for my Husband to request it! Eck!!

      Reply
  27. fransfavs says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    I’ve clicked on everything I can think of, but I don’t see the recipe! I’m drooling–help!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 24, 2013 at 5:49 PM

      Their has been errors in my blog. The recipe should be there now, but here is the recipe just in case! Thank you for letting me know! 🙂

      Ingredients:
      For Dough:
      3 cups flour
      2 tsp. baking powder
      1/4 tsp. salt
      2 sticks margarine (I used butter)
      3 egg yolks
      1/2 pt. sour cream ( I used 8 oz container)
      For Filling:
      2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
      1 cup sugar
      4 tbsp. cornstarch
      Royal frosting:
      2 large egg whites
      2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
      3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
      Topping:
      1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
      Instructions

      In a bowl add flour, baking powder and salt; set a side.
      In a large bowl, add butter and egg yolks; beat until combined. Add sour cream and mix until combined. Beat in flour mixture. Wrap dough in cellophane and refrigerate for 24 hours.
      In a large pot; add pineapple, sugar and cornstarch. Cook until thicken (about 7 minutes); stirring frequently. Set a side to cool.
      Preheat oven 350F
      Set aside 11 x 15 cake pan
      Divide dough in half. On a floured surface roll dough out to fit cake pan. Line bottom of pan with dough. Evenly spread pineapple mixture over top of dough.
      Roll out 2nd piece of dough to fit cake pan. Carefully place dough over top of pineapple filling. (I pierced 4 slits in the center, I don’t know if that was necessary)
      Bake in oven for 45 minutes; until lightly golden.
      Let bars cool completely
      To make frosting:
      In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the egg whites with the lemon juice until combined. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. (The right consistency is when you lift the beater, the ribbon of icing that falls back into the bowl remains on the surface for a few seconds before disappearing. The icing needs to be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container as royal icing hardens when exposed to air. Cover with plastic wrap when not in use.
      Spread frosting over cooled bars and sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans.
      Notes

      Please note the pie dough needs to chill for 24 hour before using.

      Reply
  28. Laura Hunter | Small Wallet Big Appetite says

    January 25, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    What a sweet surprise gift to your husband. A wonderful tribute to his mom. They do sound delicious

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    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 27, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      Ahhh, thanks Laura!!

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  29. Linda--There and Back Again says

    January 25, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    What a terrific story! And the bars do look amazing.

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  30. MarocMama says

    January 27, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I’m a huge lemon bar fan but these look like they might be even better!

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  31. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    January 27, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I adore this story. The fact that he couldnt tell you what was in them, but they were good. (I get this ALL the time w/ my hubs) And then through an amazing chain of relatives, you got the recipe. And bless your heart b/c if you didn’t get it, sounds like this one would have died off but now, it will live on forever thru the internet 🙂 And not healthifying them, GOOD! Some things should never be messed with!

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    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 29, 2013 at 6:27 PM

      Thanks Averie that is so sweet of you to say! I read your post to my Husband and he was smiling and thought that was so sweet of you to say!

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  32. Kirsten says

    December 2, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Thanks for giving me the link to include in my upcoming Band Fruit Fundraiser Recipe Round Up! It will be published on 12/4/2013!

    Reply
  33. sarah says

    May 15, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    I don’t have a 11×15 pan. Can I substitute for a different pan.

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    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      May 15, 2014 at 5:44 PM

      I am not sure, maybe a brownie pan, but cut some of the dough, so it fits.

      Reply
  34. Misa Jonas says

    June 29, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    These looks so delicious and definitely tastes Yummy.
    Tried this and loved the taste of these pineapple square bars.
    Thank You so much for sharing

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  35. Aurora Lambino says

    March 17, 2020 at 6:14 AM

    Thank you for this recipe and the story behind it. I am 7 years late in discovering your recipe, but thanks to your surprised husband for allowing you to share his mom’s recipe. I hope to test this soon as I get the ingredients. Best regards and hope all is well with you and your family.

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  36. Mary Bell says

    April 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM

    We used to have these growing up too! Mom would make a lattice top on top of the filling. She would use a cookie sheet and make 1/2 with cherry or blueberry pie filling and the other 1/2 with pineapple. Thanks for the wonderful memory💚

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Happy Thursday! Let me tell you if @downlitebeddin Happy Thursday! Let me tell you if @downlitebedding is looking for a spokes dog, Samuel wants the job! I kid you not, he is obsessed with everything Downlite Bedding! He even has his own comforter that he sleeps on every night! 
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I received some new pillows from Downlite Bedding called the Primaloft Renew Pillow which is perfect for back and side sleepers. They are so soft to touch, slightly firm, machine washable. As you can see Samuel loves them. It put him right to sleep. 
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Downlite Bedding gave my followers a 20% discount code: DYGEN20. Now to try to get my pillow back from Samuel. 
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Samuel says sweet dreams!
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Happy Wednesday! Pucker Up! Love is in the air! I Happy Wednesday! Pucker Up! Love is in the air! I am sharing with you part of my dining room that is all decked out for Valentines Day. 
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I worked on my little corner by updating my bar cart, which is so dangerous because I added candy that I can’t stop eating. I also added  my new Kissing Booth sign from @krumpetshomedecor. 
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The Kissing Booth sign is reversible and the other side says kissing booth, kiss me I’m Irish with green writing and green lips. I’ll share the other side in stories. It’s so cute! 
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The Kissing Booth sign is the Krumpets Home Decor deal of the week. Plus you get 10% off with code: PBANDP. The link is in my bio. Also Krumpets Home Decor ships to Canada. 
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What is your favorite Valentines candy?
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Happy Tuesday! One thing you guys know about me is Happy Tuesday! One thing you guys know about me is that I love Target. It’s my happy place. I get so excited each season to see all the new things that come out. 
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One thing I always love is there faux vase/pot flowers and plants. They are always so pretty and I want to buy them all. But there a couple of things that stops me. The biggest one is that I have no storage for them. Two, they seemed to have gone up in price. They seemed a little pricy to me. 
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For my arrangement, I used one of my canisters for the bathroom. I used floral foam to stick the stems in and I used the paper towel as a filler because I only had very little bit of moss. If I had more moss and I would probably not use the paper towel. This arrangement cost me $5.99. 
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Tip: If you look at Targets faux foliage stems only, they have a lot that are same of what use in there vases. The one I used was Hearth and Hand and was only $5.99 for a stem. The exact ones they used in there pots.
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Hope you enjoy this as much as I have making it. 
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Hello friends! Welcome to our coffee bar hop. ☕️ Today I’m joining some friends to share our coffee bars. We hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee and visit for a minute or two while you see how each one of us has styled one of our favorite areas. ☕️

Whether it’s festive, colorful, or neutral—-we hope to leave you with a bit of inspo and a blessing for a beautiful day! Please hop over to see what these ladies have styled!

Charity @mornings_on_macedonia
Kimmarie @gracefulhomeandhound
Jennifer @pbandp
Jennylou @craftylittlemarket
Kelly @farmtotablecreations
Krista @faith.and.farmhouse
Tina @my.farmhouse.fanatic.life
Becky @southernspangled
Stacie @mycozyporchandhome
Liz @little_bit_original
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Happy Thursday! As you may know I did my deep clea Happy Thursday! As you may know I did my deep cleaning in my kitchen on Monday. I washed the floors, cabinets, counters and decluttered the countertops. It feels so good and everything is so bright and clean. Well….
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My husband decided to take vacation days this week, and my kitchen does not look so pretty. He has his 💩 everywhere. So annoying. 
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Here’s a little bit of the styling that I did. I will work on the coffee bar this weekend, though I’m running a blank on how to style it. I need some inspiration.
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What do you do to get inspiration?
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Vinyl Mat - @vmathome 
Brown Rug - @target Studio McGee
Tulip Tea Towel - @theblessedpeach 
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Psst… I have a secret. I love you! ❤️ Samue Psst… I have a secret. I love you! 
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Samuel is the little lover in the house and I thought it would be cute to share with you the reversible letter ledgie that says I Love U❤️ and the other side says Be Mine ❤️ with my sweet Samuel. 
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I shared with you last week how I styled the ledgie. Swipe to see photo. It’s so perfect with my Valentines decor. 
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The Valentines ledgie is the @krumpetshomedecor deal of the week, plus you get an additional 10% off with code: PBANDP. Link in bio.
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Happy Tuesday! I did a deep cleaning of the kitche Happy Tuesday! I did a deep cleaning of the kitchen yesterday and I must say wow, does it look so much nicer. I’ll share with you later this week some of the things that I did.
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One thing I updated was my kitchen sink caddy. I thought it would be fun to add a little Valentines to the kitchen, but I’m not going to go overboard. 
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Here are some tags if some of the items in the tray.

Tray: @feltcreativehome 
Wooden Pink Heart: @birchlanebyjennifer 
Tea Towel: @thevintagehomestudio 
Heart Flower: @krumpetshomedecor 
Candle: @target 
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What’s your least favorite room to clean?
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Happy Monday! Last day of rain according to the fo Happy Monday! Last day of rain according to the forecast and I even see sun in the future!! Woohoo! 
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I’m sharing heart shaped cinnamon rolls that I made this weekend. I got the idea to make them from my friend Heidi @eleanorrosehome. She made the most delicious looking cinnamon rolls, that I couldn’t resist to make. So perfect for Valentines Day and sooooo easy! 
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I took a can of Trader Joe’s cinnamon rolls and unraveled them, if that makes sense, and rolled them up like a palmier cookie. So fun! You could add food coloring to the frosting to make it pink and add sprinkles. Super cute! You can follow step by step recipe on Heidi’s Instagram page! 
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Thank you Heidi for sharing the recipe. This was so fun!
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Would you rather get chocolate or flowers for Valentines Day?
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Happy Wednesday! I’m so excited to start sharing Happy Wednesday! I’m so excited to start sharing Valentines decor. It’s just so happy and cheery and I love seeing all the hearts.
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Last week @krumpetshomedecor had there valentines launch and almost everything you see here is from Krumpets Home Decor. They have soooooo many cute things. 
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This vignette us just a sneak peak of my dining room. I have added so much more and I can’t wait to share in the coming weeks. This is just so fun for me. 
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The red and white felt garland on my tray is the @krumpetshomedecor deal of the week. Plus you get an extra 10% off with code: PBANDP. Link in my bio.
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Happy Tuesday! Today we have Gale force winds and Happy Tuesday! Today we have Gale force winds and rain. I’m still blown away by this crazy weather. It feels like it’s never going to end. I just hope everyone is safe.
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I’m sharing with you my corner of my living room. I love how open this space looks. I added greenery to give it a fresh look. I also stuck with mostly natural colors with an exception of some blues to bring my whole living room together. 
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Tomorrow I am going to start to share Valentines Day. My dining room is filling up with hearts. It’s so fun. I can’t wait to start sharing. Hope you have a beautiful day!
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