A Summer Salute to Fruit
By Kathleen Gordon-Ross, associate editor

PEACH PIE

Crust:
2 cups flour
2/3 cup shortening
7 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix flour, salt and shortening together until shortening is in pea size pieces. Add the 7 tablespoons cold water, mix WELL, leave no flour on sides of bowl. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll one out into a 12" circle on a floured surface. Roll on to rolling pin, then unroll into the pie pan. Do the same for the other ball of dough. Trim edges and

Filling:
6-7 large peaches cut into slivers
2 tablespoons butter, cut up into pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1cup white sugar (you can substitute 1/4c of it with brown sugar)

Mix all filling ingredients together. Pour into pie pan, cover with second pie crust. Trim edges and seal. Cut 4 slits into pie top. Brush milk onto the pie top (a paper towel works if you don't have a pastry brush). Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 50-60 minutes at 375°F.

Recipe submitted by Heather, Tempe Arizona Stake, USA.

 

FRUIT SALAD

6 oranges, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
3 cups blueberries
2 cups seedless grapes
3 cups strawberries, halved
4 oz. package instant vanilla pudding
1-3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup dairy sour cream
1 teaspoon orange peel

Combine all fruits. Any in season fruit can be substituted except melon. For the dressing, combine pudding mix and milk. Beat for one to two minutes. Beat in sour cream and orange peel. Combine with fruits.

Recipe submitted by Diane, Kearney, MO, USA.

 

FROZEN FRUIT SALAD

1 (15 oz.) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1 (15 oz.) can apricot halves, drained
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 banana, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Coarsely chop cherries and apricots. Stir together sour cream and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl until blended. Stir in fruit and pecans. Spoon into 18 aluminum foil-lined muffin cups. Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Yields 18 servings.

Recipe taken from Southern Living 2000 Annual Recipes.

 

PUNCH BOWL TRIFFLE
2 cans (20 oz each) chunk pineapple
1 package (18-1/4 oz) yellow cake mix
1 package (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
4 medium bananas, sliced
2 cans (15-1/4 oz each) fruit cocktail, drained
2 cans (11 oz each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 carton (16 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (7 oz) flaked coconut

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. Prepare cake batter according to package directions, substituting pineapple juice for the water (add water if necessary for the required amount). Bake as directed in a greased 13x9x2 inch pan. Cool.

Meanwhile, prepare pudding according to package directions. Cut the cake into 1 inch cubes. Place half in a 6 quart punch bowl. Top with half the pudding, pie filling, pineapple, bananas, fruit cocktail, oranges, whipped topping, and coconut. Repeat layers.

Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Recipe submitted by Diane, Kearney, MO, USA

 

CHICKEN-KIWI-STRAWBERRY KABOBS

4 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons orange marmalade
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
1 lb. boneless/skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
16 medium sized firm strawberries washed and hulled
2 kiwi peeled and cut into quarters

Coat grill with cooking spray; preheat. Combine orange juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, vegetable oil and marmalade. Mix well, cover and set aside. Combine olive oil 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and rosemary. Add chicken; mix thoroughly. Slide chicken and fruit onto skewers. Spritz with cooking spray. Grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes turning once until done. Slide off skewers and drizzle with sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe submitted by Mary Sue, Rockwood 2nd Ward, St. Louis Missouri Stake, USA.

RC Note: When we made these kabobs we found that with a pound of chicken you could really make more than 4 kabobs if you had more strawberries and kiwi, so consider buying a little extra fruit, or only use 1/2 pound of chicken. I would also suggest serving the kabobs with rice.

Choosing the
Best Berries

Even at the height of the season, you can inadvertently buy a bad box of berries, depending on the time it took the produce to get from field to grocery shelf and the conditions along the way. Here are a few guidelines to follow when making your selection. Look for plump, firm, dry berries with strong color. Gently shake the box. The berries should move freely; if they stick to each other, rot has begun to set in, and there may be a moldy berry hidden down in the bunch. Check the underside of the basket as well; it should be dry and free of juice stains.

From Martha Stewart Living, June 2001

Sweet Melons

Review our produce tips, but let your senses guide you in selecting flavorful melons.

Cantaloupe

  • Shake melon, and listen for rattle of seeds.
  • Pick one with a soft stem and a smooth round scar.
  • Look for a light yellow ridged or smooth outer shell.

Honeydew

  • Gently press blossom end; it should yield slightly.
  • Look for a cream-colored shell with yellow accents and a waxy feel.
  • Five-pound melons then to have the best flavor.
  • Sniff for a sweet aroma.

Watermelon

  • Thump outer rind for a dull, hallow sound.
  • Look for a white or yellow underside color.
  • Choose one with a dark brown curl on stem end.

From Southern Living, July 2001

Easy, Freezy Smoothie

Fruit Smoothies are a great way to the summer heat! Per serving, plan on using about a cup (or one piece) of fruit, 8-10 ounces of liquid, and several ice cubes of a cup of crushed ice; vary the proportions to achieve the texture you prefer. Some combinations we like:

  • Milk, banana and peach (no need to peel the peach!)
  • Pineapple juice and strawberries
  • Grape juice, raspberries and blueberries
  • Orange juice, blackberries and nectarine

Some ideas for smoothie modifications:

To make the drink…
Richer… Add… Ice cream, sherbet, sorbet or cream
…Smoother … Banana
…Frostier … More ice or frozen berries
…Calcium Enriched … Yogurt or dry milk powder
…Protein Enriched … Silken tofu or yogurt
…Sweeter … Fruit-flavored syrup

From Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks, July 2000

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