DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup dried apricot halves, quartered
1/2 cup whole dried figs , sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Mix everything in saucepan, simmer gently for 15 minutes, let cool.

INGREDIENTS

1 (8ounce)can fruit cocktail
1/8 teaspoon allspice

DIRECTIONS

Heat fruit cocktail (with syrup) and allspice to boiling. Serve warm. Nice in winter.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces dried apricots, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces pitted dried plums , chopped (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces dried pear halves , chopped (about 3/4 cup)

DIRECTIONS

Stir water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.Add the fruit and bring to a simmer.

Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.

Uncover, stir, and continue simmering slowly until thickened, [...]

INGREDIENTS

5-6 cooking apples , peeled and sliced
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup port wine
sour cream

DIRECTIONS

Arrange apple slices and cranberries in slow cooking pot.Sprinkle sugar over fruit.Add orange peel, water and wine.Stir to mix ingredients.Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until apples are tender.
Serve warm fruits with the juices, topped with dab of sour cream.Makes 5 to [...]

INGREDIENTS
Blintzes
2 eggs , beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange flavored liquor)
cooking spray
Filling
6 ounces ricotta cheese
6 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or orange liquor)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
6 cups rhubarb , cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups strawberries , cut in half lengthwise
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sour cream , for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Blintzes:.
Using a blender, mix the eggs, milk and flour at low speed.
Add the Grand Marnier.
Once the batter is well mixed and coats the spoon with a thin film, refrigerate, covered for [...]