Authentic Dessert Recipes of the Frontier

On the prairie, pies were popular, as were cookies, simple puddings and cakes. Cream pies and cakes were made only for special occasions. Most frontier cakes were made with heavy fruit and alcohol which helped prolong the shelf life of the cake.

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Just imagine an actual camp fire blazing away in your house and the heat it would generate. (not to mention the danger) Then add several layers of clothing. Take away anything but the basic foods unprepared in advance, and you can imagine a bit of what a chore cooking really was!

Apple Pie

Cherry Pie

Cookies

Gingerbreads

Indian Pudding

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