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Zesty Fruit Chillers Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• One 4.5 oz. Del Monte Fruit Chillers® cup, any flavor, at room temperature
• 1/4 tsp. grated lime or lemon zest

VARIATION: Mix room temperature Fruit Chillers® with 1/4 tsp. grated fresh ginger instead of lime zest.

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix room temperature Fruit Chillers® with lime zest in a small bowl. Spoon mixture back into Fruit Chillers® cup.
2. Cover with freezer-safe plastic wrap and freeze overnight until firm.

TIP: Lime zest or ginger tastes great with Glacial Mango Fruit Chillers®, while lemon zest is perfect with Arctic Strawberry or Polar Raspberry.

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Sample Recipe – Raisin-Walnut Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened, cut into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. BLEND flour, butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture is evenly combined.
3. PAT into bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan.
4. BAKE for 15 minutes until golden brown.
5. MIX remaining 1 cup brown sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, baking powder, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Stir in raisin and walnuts.
6. POUR raisin mixture over hot crust.
7. BAKE additional 20-25 minutes until top is browned and set. Cool completely. For easier cutting, refrigerate in pan until chilled.

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This is the last recipe I am going to share for Christmas. Yesterday I gave you recipes for Lavender Shortbread, Chai Tea, and Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Today you are getting Christmas Wassail, Glazed Pecans, and now for dessert, Chocolate Turtles.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 package of caramels (approximately 14 oz)
• 2-1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1 package milk chocolate chips (approximately 12 oz)
• 1/2 cup paraffin wax

Cooking Instructions:

1. Melt caramels and evaporated milk in a double boiler over low heat, stirring until creamy.
2. Stir in the pecan halves.
3. Spoon the caramel mixture onto a cookie sheet which has been covered in wax paper, making small piles.
4. Cool in the refrigerator.
5. Melt the paraffin and milk chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth.
6. Using tongs dip the caramel pecan pieces into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
7. Drop chocolate covered pieces onto wax paper.

Store turtles in a plastic container at room temperature.

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What is paraffin wax and why is it in my chocolate candy recipe? Is it edible?

Answer: Paraffin wax, classified as a chemical preservative, is widely used on fruits, vegetables, and candy to make them shiny and pretty as well as to retard moisture loss and spoilage. Waxes are made from vegetable oils, palm oil derivatives, and synthetic resins, as well as other materials. Some people, notably those who are allergic to aspirin, may be sensitive to many waxes, depending on their ingredients.

Yes, it is edible. Paraffin wax is often added to chocolates. The addition of paraffin to the chocolate candy gives it a nice, glossy finish and helps it remain solid at room temperature. Be aware that paraffin is flammable when overheated, so warm it gently in a double-boiler or microwave only to the point where it is melted.

Where can I find it?

You can find paraffin wax, also sometimes called baker’s wax or canning wax, in your grocery store where canning jars and supplies are sold. Paraffin is still commonly used (although not recommended) to seal home-canned jellies and jams. However, some paraffin is not intended to be ingested, such as that sold for candlemaking, so check the label.

Gulf Wax Paraseal Canning Wax, Household Paraffin Wax is a popular brand of paraffin used for canning and chocolate-making.

From: homecooking.about.com/od/cookingfaqs/f/faqparaffin.htm

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Ingredients:

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1 teaspoons allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks

Wassail Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
3. Drain before serving and discard the solid spices.
4. Continue simmering and serve as needed using a label ladle if you have it.
5. Serve with orange sliced left floating on top.

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I’m taking a break from the regular deals, coupons, samples, and freebies to give you some easy Christmas recipes. Yesterday I gave you recipes for Lavender Shortbread, Chai Tea, and Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip. This recipe for glazed pecans starts out my Christmas recipe roundup. Stay tuned for 2 more later today.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups pecans, toasted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix sugar, cinnamon, water and salt together in a large bowl.
2. Cook over medium heat until the soft ball stage.
3. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
4. Beat until thick.
5. Add pecans and coat well.
6. Pour out on wax paper in a thin layer.
7. Let cool and break apart.
8. Store in an airtight container.

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