Creamy Fruit Freeze

  Creamy Fruit Freeze - This succulent, fresh, fruit recipe really packs a punch of fresh berry flavor. An absolute breeze to whip up, we suggest keeping some in the freezer all summer long, it is so versatile. A breakfast or snack for kids, a refreshing way to and a summer meal, or even put it back in the blender for an awesome fruit smoothie!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Fruit Juice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Creamy Fruit Freeze

1 tb Unflavored gelatin
2 tb Water, cold
1 tb Lemon juice
1 c Unsweetened frozen raspberries, pureed, OR your favorite berry)
1 t Lemon rind, or orange rind
2 tb Frozen apple juice concentrate
2 c Plain lowfat yogurt

**Vary the fruit juice and fruit puree combinations to develop your own creative desserts according to the seasons. It takes almost two cups of fruit to make one cup of puree. Bananas can be mashed with a fork; other fruits do better in a blender.

***If desired, use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, cinnamon or cardamom in place of lemon or orange rind. Honey may be used in place of the juice concentrate.

Directions to make Creamy Fruit Freeze

Step 1:Soften gelatin in cold water for 2-3 minutes. Combine gelatin, lemon juice, fruit puree, grated rind or seasoning, fruit juice concentrate and yogurt and mix thoroughly. Freeze until crystals begin to form around the edges.
Step 2:About 30 minutes before serving, remove from freezer to refrigerator to allow dessert to soften. Scoop into stemmed dessert dishes for a festive presentation.

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Cranberry Pork Roast

cranberry_pork_roast Cranberry Pork Roast - While bright, crimson, cranberries, are usually associated with turkey, we are positive you are going to enjoy them just as much with this pork recipe, or more! Two ordinary ingredients, that come together for an extaordinary taste in your crockpot. A very simple fruit recipe that is just so good!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Pork, Cranberries
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cranberry Pork Roast

1 3 pound pork loin roast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cranberries, chopped OR ground
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions to make Cranberry Pork Roast

Step 1:Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Place in crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

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