Cinnamon Fruit DipI substituted plain yogurt for the sour cream and 1/2 packet of Splenda Naturals for the sugar. I added 1/2 chopped, unpeeled apple. This is a healthy snack, with lots of variety.
Instant Pot Apple ButterI made this but it came out too liquidy, because I added too much water. I didn't trust when the recipe said only use a couple tablespoons water but it turns out that if you really want apple butter, you should.
Fruit Kabobs and DipI offered to bring either an appetizer or dessert to a baby shower. I always like to bring something healthy, so I thought fresh fruit. Thinking what can I do with the fruit that would be different and 'pink, so this is what I did. It was fun to make, a bit time consuming, but a beautiful presentation!
Creamed BananaI was a girl with low potassium so I was obliged to eat more food rich in potassium such as bananas and sweet potatoes. However, eating the same foods makes one never wanna eat it. So I made a banana with a twist.
Chocolate Covered StrawberriesI love making chocolate covered strawberries because I can control how much chocolate to coat them in, and what brand of chocolate to use (I am a bit picky). Plus, have you seen the prices of a dozen of them from retailers? So expensive! This is really easy to do; a great recipe for all ages.
Honey Tea Poached PearsThis fancy pear dessert is easy to make. You can use any type of tea you'd like for the infusion, but something bright and punchy is suggested. I used a blend of hibiscus, rosehips, lemongrass, peppermint, orange peel, lemon verbena, and wild cherry bark (all in one bag). This is delicious on its own, but I love a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside!
Easy Preserved LemonsThis is a simple way to make preserved lemons. A little drizzle of this stuff goes a long way when making salads, using as a topping, or in your marinades. It's great because it doesn't have just a lemon flavour, it's also got the taste of the dissolved lemon rind, which is amazing. There's nothing quite like it.
Salt Preserved LemonsThis is a super easy, super useful recipe for preserved pickled lemons. Although they are best known as a staple Moroccan ingredient, used in dishes such as tagines and couscous.
Since I began making them a few years ago I have found myself using them in all kinds or recipes up to an including washing off the salt and chopping up the lemon zest to pop into my famous rich Christmas cake (a desperate moment but it worked absolutely fine and I now do it on purpose).
Caramel GrapesThis is a delicious twist on caramel apples. I love caramel grapes because I get everything I want in caramel apples in one bite, with so much less mess. Plus, they're so cute!
Grilled WatermelonIf you haven't tried grilled watermelon yet, I beg you, please try it! It turns the common granular, sweet and juicy melon into some bizarre sweet and savoury, firm, meat-like treat that is beyond words. The great thing is, it's so incredibly cheap and easy to do! This is the simple-as-can be method, but you could try using different spices if you'd like. I urge you to try this on its own, though, so you can experience this incredible texture. If you don't have a grill, you could even bake it.
Frozen BananasThis is a good way to use up bananas before they go bad. You can easily use them for diverse purposes such as smoothies or banana bread, when you cut them up, freeze separately on a tray, and then put them in a bag.
Watermelon Dessert PizzaA fun dessert or party treat that looks like pizza but is sweet!
Moroccan Preserved LemonsMy mother has always cooked fantastic authentic Moroccan dishes all my life. As I learned how to cook, I realized there was one ingredient in these dishes that truly stood out: preserved lemons. It's got an unusual lemony taste that can't be substituted. The flavours really strike all your senses.
Easy Caramelized ApplesThis is a very easy way to make caramelized apples without butter or cornstarch. All it takes is cooking your apples in sugar and a splash of water. The apples will soften as they cook and lend itself to making a velvety caramel treat.
Thrifty ApplesauceWe have an apple tree that gives a lot of fruit. We don't use pesticides. Our organic beauties can start going brown more quickly once bruised. They may look ugly, but they still taste magnificent. With a little cutting and microwaving, you can have delicious applesauce in minutes.
Crockpot Apple ButterFall is a great time to grab all those apples and turn them into delicious apple butter for the rest of the year! This slow cooker recipe will make plenty for you and for thoughtful gifts during the upcoming holidays.
Caramel Apple Slice PopsI adore caramel apples but I find them so hard to eat. Whether I bite into them or cut them, it seems huge chunks of the precious coating busts off and I'm left with a lot of apple. This is my recipe for an easier to manage caramel apple as they are done in little slices that you can successfully enjoy without having them crumble. You can play around with the amount of toppings and use things like white chocolate drizzle and sprinkles. It's so much fun!
Avocados for Now and LaterI love avocados and they are so good for us too! I use it in place of mayo or butter on bread and toast. It makes a yummy and healthy breakfast with a hard boiled egg sliced on top of the avocado toast. I also make a salad dressing from them.
Homemade Chunky ApplesauceI just love chunky applesauce. I always make my own. It is so easy, and it tastes so much better. I use only MacIntosh apples. You can actually use no sugar, because they are so sweet. Here is my easy recipe.
Fan Fried BananaMake a fan shape banana and fry it. You can do it with your kids. It is so easy and delicious!
Banana CrepesA favorite of many people here on the islands is crepes made with fresh bananas. Once the bananas are cut from the banana plant they are hung upside-down to ripen. Many times we have too many ripe bananas to use. Therefore, we take the over ripe bananas and make Poe and crepes. The crepes are delicious eaten alone or topped with fresh coconut milk. So next time you have over ripe bananas try making some banana crepes.
Dehydrating ApplesTo start my day, I love to sit down at the computer with a cup of coffee and look at all my favorite websites. When I have them, a handful of dried apples to munch on makes it even better. Dried apples are a good healthy snack anytime.
Cinnamon Apple Fruit Roll-UpsMaking homemade fruit roll ups is one of the ways I like to use up apples that have gotten a bit soft. Making this cinnamon apple takes only a few ingredients, but technically, you could just use just apples for a super healthy plain one.
Low-Sugar Baked ApplesThis is a very versatile recipe I came up with for a healing retreat that I went on. It can be easily customized for specific diet restrictions and is actually pretty darned healthy! They taste great with ice cream and make an awesome sweet breakfast treat.
Easy Apple WrapsA simple recipe using sweetened apples and pot sticker or won ton wrappers!
Easy No-Peel ApplesauceHow to make an easy, cheap, quick applesauce for Fall!
Fruit Bowl Baby CarriageThis fruit bowl baby carriage is the perfect centerpiece for a baby shower.
Almost Grandma's ApplesauceMy grandma recently passed away. She was the best cook in the world, anyone that knew her would tell you the same thing. One of her specialties was her applesauce. I have been fiddling with my recipe for quite some time, and this is finally "almost" just like Grandma's!
Fried ApplesFall will soon be here and so will the fall apples. There are so many ways to prepare them but one of my favorites is fried apples. I never was good at frying them until I ran across this recipe on the internet. I made a few changes and just want to share the recipe.
Lady Bug StrawberriesThese lady bug strawberries are perfect, if you are looking for a fun summer treat!
Berries and SnowI like to eat this as a snack. It is frozen blueberries with whole milk poured to the top of their mug. The berries become covered with "snow" once the milk is drank down to their level.
Homemade Fruit CocktailThis recipe makes single serving fruit cups using mason jars or re-sealable plastic containers. These are great for school lunches.
Grilled Bartlett PearsWith a beautiful Indian summer and a surplus of fruit, this recipe would be a perfect dessert for fruit lovers.
Summer Harvest Fruit CupsUsing the summer harvest of fruits available, I cut up oranges, apples, nectarines, grapes, watermelon and plums into a carved out watermelon bowl.
Milk Chocolate Stuffed StrawberriesSuch an easy recipe great for all events. Kids really love making these; so easy and fun.
Cinnamon ApplesSuper simple and kid-friendly. My mom used to make these when I was growing up. Great side-dish!
4th of July StrawberriesChocolate dipped strawberries are a yummy treat. These red, white, and blue strawberries are sure to be a hit at your 4th of July party.
Fruit Cocktail SlushThis is a great summer snack as well as being great for parties or showers.
Cinnamon ApplesThis is a great way to use up apples that may be getting a little old and wrinkly. I had some Honeycrisp apples that I didn't have the heart to throw away, so I decided to turn them into cinnamon apples.
Chocolate Covered OrangesA simple and tasty treat! You can use any type of chocolate you want to but dark chocolate makes the orange or tangerine segments taste absolutely divine :-)
Surprise Fruit SaladApples with whipped cream and Snickers candy bars, who could resist? :)
Blueberry BitesThese are good and nutritious, they taste like candy.
Marshmallow Fruit KabobsWe make this during the summer on the barbecue. They are easy, fast and nutritious.
Sauteed Apples with Slivered AlmondsSauteed apples are great as a breakfast side or with a meal featuring pork and even as a simple yummy treat but adding the almonds adds a nice extra touch. I happen to like mine plain but feel free to spice with cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste.
Hot Blackberry SauceThis is a real hedgerow treat!
Baked PineappleA favorite of my husband. Very sweet and yummy!
Passion Fruit DelightLovely on a hot summer's day; just serve with cream or ice cream.
Fresh Fruit EleganteLove fresh fruit salads!
Fresh Cranberry RelishSomething my mother used to keep in the fridge a lot when I was a kid. She usually served some kind of salad or fruit at every meal.
Crockpot Baked ApplesCore apples and peel skin down 1 inch from top. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Stuff apples with mixture; dot apples with butter. Pour water into removable liner, add apples.
Spiced Pineapple ChunksDrain pineapple chunks and to the syrup add remaining ingredients. Boil 15 minutes. Strain. Add pineapple and simmer 30 minutes.
Fried ApplesWe all love these!
Pineapples And CheeseI love pineapple! Sprinkle cheese over pineapple and microwave 1 minute or until cheese is melted
Ghost On A StickLine baking sheet with wax paper. Insert sticks into stem ends of pears. Melt bark according to package directions. Dip pear into bark spooning over top to coat evenly.
Spiced ApplesPut red hots, vinegar, water, and sugar together and boil. Add apples; cook until done. You can cut apples in half.
RumptopfThis spirited dessert is usually prepared as summer fruits come into season but here, this old-time European favorite has been adapted to the off-season using fresh ingredients if available, frozen berries and canned fruit where necessary.
Cantaloupe with Raspberry SauceThis is nice for breakfast, dessert or a snack.
Cranberry-Pineapple MinisThis is a nice way to have cranberries. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 2 1/2 cups; pour into saucepan. Bring to boil. Pour over gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir 2 minuntes until completely dissolved.
Sweet Broiled GrapefruitCut membrane out of the center of each grapefruit half. Cut around each section so it will be easy to spoon out when eating. Place 1 Tbsp. butter in the center of each half.
Maple Baked PeachesPeel peaches and cut in halves. Place in glass baking dish, add syrup. Bake in 350 degrees F oven until tender.
Minted Fruit CompoteDrain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to equal 2 cups. For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the reserved 2 cups juice mixture, sugar, and mint
Fruit Sundae ConesPlace strawberries in a blender container; cover and blend until smooth. Place desired fruit in bowl; gently toss together. Spoon fruit into cones. Drizzle with the strawberry puree.
Strawberry BlossomsRemove stems from berries, forming a flat base. Place berries pointed end up. With sharp knife, carefully slice berry in half vertically through center to within 1/4 inch of base.
Chocolate Striped StrawberriesThis is a crafty idea even though it is made with strawberries and chocolates! Melt white chocolate bark in microwave safe dish. Melt chocolate bark in separate microwave dish.
Peach and Cottage Cheese DishThis is quick, healthy, and GOOD!
Cold Fruit Soup Place the fruit juice, water, pineapple juice, cinnamon, star anise or cloves, lemon zest, orange zest, and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil. until reduced by one-half. Strain the stock.
Bread SoupThis is an old recipe, but it's kind of fun and different! Cube bread. Put into large bowl. Add milk and desired amount of sugar. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving. Each person adds the amount of berries he so chooses.
Baked PineappleCut bread into squares. Melt margarine. Brown bread until crisp. Combine remaining ingredients and pour into dish.
Keystone Frozen Fruit CupMix all ingredients together and pour into cups. Freeze. Thaw 1 1/2 hours before serving. Should be slushy. Makes 20 - 5oz. servings.
Mandarin Orange SaladMix crackers, margarine and sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup for topping. Pat rest in 9x13 inch pan. Mix together milk and orange juice. Fold in Cool Whip and drained oranges.
Sauteed ApplesYummo! Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 minutes.
Frozen Fruit CupInto a large bowl, pour hot water and dissolve sugar. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into shallow pans and freeze.
Fruit Roll-upsI love fruit roll up snacks but can't afford the price at the grocery store. This recipe is so quick and easy and no preservatives. My next experiment will be to see if one freezes well and if it does, I will make multiple batches ;-)
Marinated FruitQuick, easy, delicious and nutritious. Drain the pineapple and reserve the juice. Mix the juice with the pudding and Tang.
Quick Cherry Mix first 3 ingredients (drain pineapple). Add any or all of rest ingredients. (Or anything that sounds good.) Dish and serve.
Cinnamon PineappleIn a saucepan, mix the pineapple juice & both bags of cinnamon candies. Bring to a medium heat, stirring candies till dissolved. Put both cans of drained pineapple into the saucepan with liquid. Mix well. Refrigerate and allow pineapple to soak up liquid.
Red Hot ApplesaucePeel and core apples and chop into large chunks. Place in saucepan and cover almost completely with water. Cover pan. bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
Fruit SlushMix all except bananas and strawberries together. Freeze. Two hours before serving add bananas and strawberries. Nice to freeze in individual containers.
Spiced PeachesI used to pay $3 or more for a can of whole peaches that held maybe 5 peaches. For holidays, it would take 4-5 cans to make spiced peaches because everybody liked them so much. Here is an easy and cheaper way.
Cherry CrunchMix pie filling and cherries. Spread in 8x8-inch baking pan. Mix Bisquick, nuts, sugar, cinnamon.
FruitsiclesCombine banana and strawberries in bowl, mixing well. Add pineapple, beating well. Add milk, beating well. Pour into four 5 oz. paper cups. Insert small plastic spoons, handle up, in each cup. Freeze until firm. Peel off paper cup to serve.
Yogurt AmbrosiaDip bananas, apple, and pear in lemon juice; drain. Combine with orange sections in glass bowl. Chill for 1 hour. Fold in coconut and yogurt.
Curried FruitDay before: Melt butter. Add brown sugar and curry. Drain fruit on paper toweling. Place drained fruit in buttered oblong casserole.
Fried Green ApplesHeat 2 tablespoons bacon grease and 2 tablespoons butter in skillet. Drop in sliced green apples; add about 1 cup sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
Hot Fruit CompoteDrain pineapple and reserve juice. Arrange fruit in strips, rows or circles, depending on shape of your container. Make 1 layer of fruit, then spread it with cherry pie filling.
Easy Spiced ApricotsDrain apricots, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. In saucepan, combine honey, vinegar and spices with apricot juice. Bring to a boil and pour over apricots in a quart bowl.
Fruit Kebabs with Honey Yogurt Dipping SauceHere's a great after school snack for kids. It's amazing how much nutritious food kids will eat when you put it on a stick and let them dip it in sauce.
Fresh Fruit on a CloudLine cookie sheet with waxed paper. In small bowl beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Then add Cool Whip. Beat on high until smooth. Fold in marshmallows.
Marinated PineapplePlace pineapple in large heatproof bowl. In small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally; cook 1 minute.
Minty Fruit KabobsThese delicious fruit kabobs are a great healthy snack.
Special Stuffed StrawberriesThese delicious little strawberries appetizers are easy to make and are so delicious.
Fruit PattiesRecipe for Fruit Patties. Grind figs, dates, raisins, cherries, almonds, walnuts and pecans. You may have to use the coarse blade the first time for the almonds, then they will go through a finer blade.
Minted PearsRecipe for Minted Pears. Bring sugar and water to a boil for 5 minutes. Add mint flavoring and a generous 2-3 shakes of the green food coloring; mix well. Add about 9 pears which have been peeled, halved and cored.
Cinnamon PearsRecipe for Cinnamon Pears. Drain juice from can of Bartlett pears (1 lb size). Add 1/3 cup red cinnamon candies and 2 drops of red food coloring. Boil juice until candies have melted. Then pour back over pears and when cold, store in refrigerator.
Coated GrapesMix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix with sour cream and vanilla. Pour over grapes.
Pears Poached in Raspberry SyrupThaw the raspberries and press through a fine sieve. Pour the water through the pulp. Discard the pulp. Put juice in a saucepan, add the sugar and cornstarch (mixed with a little water) and bring to a boil.
Honey Fruit DressingIn a mixing bowl, combine sugar, mustard, paprika, celery seed and salt. Add honey, vinegar, lemon juice and onion. Pour oil into mixture very slowly, beating constantly.
Fruit Salad with Strawberry DressingArrange alternate layers of fruit on a bed of crisp spinach greens on individual plates. Garnish generously with cashews and a handful of grapes. Stir strawberry vinegar into sour cream. Drizzle over fruits and serve. Makes about 6 servings...
Mock Canned PineappleMix together and simmer 20 minutes. Fill hot clean jars; seal. Put in hot water bath for 20 minutes for pints or 25 minutes for quarts...
Apricot Coconut BallsCombine apricots and coconut. Add sweetened condensed milk and blend well. Shape into small balls and roll in powdered sugar. Let stand till firm.
Tutti Fruitti CupsA delicious alternative to store bought fruit cups. They would be great as a dessert or a special snack for your kids on a hot day.
Baked BananasPeel bananas and slice in 1/2 lengthwise. Place in a buttered pie plate. Sprinkle with lemon juice and your preference of sugar. Dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Strawberries 'n CreamRinse the berries and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off the stem end and cut in half lengthwise. Cut a thin strip off the bottom of each berry half so they will sit upright without tipping over.
Fresh Strawberries with Cream DipCombine cream cheese and sour cream in a small bowl; beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar, mixing well. Chill 1 hours. Serve with fresh strawberries.
