R. Thomas Jewelers

Cynthia Cowan shared a dessert that is often requested at all her family gatherings and is loved by everyone. She likes easy to prepare desserts and this is mouth watering good with either strawberry or cherry pie filling.

"The first time I took this dessert to a family reunion it became a favorite... it was different, no one knew what to call it, a pie or a cake! All they could say was it was soooooo good! It's perfect for any day, event or season. I got this recipe from a friend/co-worker in the 70s and it's still a hit today!”

Cynthia Cowan’s Strawberry Crunch

1 box yellow or white cake mix

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, NOT drained

1 can strawberry pie filling

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 stick margarine

Crushed pecans to taste, optional.

Use a 3-quart, 9.5x13.5-inch baking dish. Melt margarine; set aside. Spread pie filling evenly on bottom of baking dish. Spoon undrained pineapple evenly over top of strawberries. Shake sugar evenly over top of pineapple. Then put dry cake mix evenly on top. Pour melted margarine evenly over entire top of dessert. Add pecans, if desired.

Bake 325°F. for 30 minutes or until browned. Can substitute cherry pie filling.