Caramel Fruit Dip

This is what I remember as my mom's go to fruit dip while I was growing up.  It is great with apples, bananas, whatever you want to dip!

Caramel Fruit Dip

1/2 stick butter
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup brown sugar

Melt butter, whisk in sour cream and vanilla.  Whisk in brown sugar.  Keep refrigerated.

Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

I needed to make a dessert for a family gathering the other day and wanted something quick and easy.  I was also going for delicious.  This was both.  My sister thought that you poked the cake with your finger, and I guess you can, but I use a straw.

Strawberry Jello Poke Cake

1 box cake mix
1 box strawberry jello
1 jar vanilla frosting
eggs
vegetable oil
water

Make 9x13" cake according to the directions on the box.  While cake is still hot from the oven, poke lots of holes in it.  Make jello according to box directions and pour hot liquid over the cake.  Let cool and frost.

Pineapple Fruit Salad

This is my mom's recipe and it is divine!  I like to cut the pineapple chunks in half, but you can also leave them.  You can also add or remove fruit, whatever is in season.

Pineapple Fruit Salad

1 box vanilla pudding mix
1 can pineapple chunks
8 oz tub cool whip
1 can mandarin oranges
2 packages strawberries
2 packages raspberries
1 package blueberries
2 bananas

Drain pineapple juice into measuring cup, retain 1 cup juice.  Mix pineapple juice with pudding mix.  Fold in cool whip.  Reserve some fruit for decoration, then add in drained mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and sliced bananas and mix until well coated.  Place decorative fruit on top.