Dried cranberries are often substituted for raisins in recipes. Commercially dried cranberries contain added sugar making them a sweet snack by the handful or a perfect addition to salads, breads,…
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Place fresh berries on a cookie sheet and put them in the freezer until frozen (about an hour and a half). Then place in freezer bags. The berries won’t stick together, so you can pour out any…
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If you’re substituting fresh tart cherries in a recipe that calls for canned tart cherries, you may need to add water and sugar to get the same results. —Barbara Bowen, Rexburg, Idaho
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Strawberries stay fresh longer if stored unwashed, with the stems on, in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator. —Mary M., Williamsport, Pennsylvania
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To prevent apple slices from turning brown, rub them with lemon or lime juice on them. This coats the apple slices and prevents air from discoloring them. They store nicely in a resealable plastic…
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Do you have a problem with fruit sinking to the bottom of your baked goods? Try tossing the fruit with a small amount of flour called for in the recipe, then mixing it into the batter.
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Dates are high in fiber and contain iron and potassium. They are also one of the sweetest of fruits…70% of their weight can be made up of sugar. To prevent sticking when slicing or chopping…
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When buying this tropical fruit, look for ones with unblemished green to yellow skin tinged with red. Ripe mangoes will feel fairly firm when gently pressed and have a sweet, fruity…
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To make melted caramel stick to an apple to form a nice thick coating, wash and thoroughly dry each apple before dipping. Make sure the caramel is heated until it is melted and smooth. If the…
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Purchase peaches that have an intense fragrance and that give slightly to palm pressure. Avoid those that are hard or have soft spots. A half pound will yield about 1 cup chopped…
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