Betty G’s Country Recipes

“I made this lemonade recipe for the Dorcas Sunday School class when we were studying the Fruit of the Spirit.”

• 1 large or 2 small lemons, sliced
• 1 1/4 cups Real Lemon juice
• 2 cups granulated sugar

Place sugar and lemons in a one-gallon container. Add lemon juice and enough water to make one gallon. Mix well to dissolve sugar. Refrigerate overnight. The lemonade can be made in advance and will keep well for up to three weeks. Chilling in the frig for a day or two helps improve the flavor.

“Frankie makes the strongest, sweetest, best southern iced tea of anyone I know. It is quite a ritual with him. He even rinses the ice in his glass before pouring his tea. Good stuff! I look forward to visiting in their home and having some sweet tea.”

• 1 quart water
• 3 small tea bags
• 3/4 cup sugar

Boil the water, add tea bags and steep for 5 to 8 minutes. Add the sugar while the tea is hot.

“From my friend Annette Stone. Les and I became acquainted with Frankie and Annette in Austin in 1968 when we were newlywed couples at Hyde Park Baptist Church. Annette has been my dearest friend through the years. This recipe of hers is one of many in my book and on my website.”

• 1 large package strawberry Jell-O
• 1 large frozen orange juice
• 1 large frozen lemonade
• 1 large can pineapple juice
• 1 cup sugar (or sweeten to taste)

Mix Jello according to insructions. Mix orange juce and lemonade according to instruction. Mix all ingredients together.