Friday, December 19, 2014

Creamy Yogurt Pops

1 (6-oz) can frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate, partially thawed
1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted
1 cup unflavored yogurt

In electric blender, combine juice concentrate, milk, and yogurt.  Blend just until smooth (or mix by hand).  Pour into freezer molds, seal and freeze until firm.  Unmold and serve immediately.

Fruit-Nut Squares

Christmas classic - make ahead so they have time to meld.

Fruit-Nut Bars


Sift together:
7/8 cup flour (3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Beat 2 eggs until thick and lemon colored.

Add to egg mixture and combine:
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 tsp vanilla

Fold in sifted dry ingredients
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup fruits and peels


Spread batter in 8x8x2 inch pan lined with waxed paper.  Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from pan while warm.  Cut in 2-inch x 1-inch bars.