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Canning season is here, with pickles and jams leading the way. Pears, peaches and early apples a showing up at farmers markets. Fall festivals fill weekends and local cooks and bakers are called on to provide goods for bake sales.

Kuchen is a favorite sought after item at Deutschesfest and other area German theme festivals throughout Eastern Washington. Fruit studded, cream filled, or cottage cheese (Kaese) are popular varieties. Plain sugar kuchen was a staple in many German households of the past.

Kuchen starts with a simple sweet yeast dough, fruit and cream custard for filling and finishes...