Fruit Leather

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Rosemary Zwick of Cape Town, South Africa for this
reminder:

Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food
groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat. - Alex Levine

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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I thought it would be fun to take a break from our standard format
this week to offer up a handful of tasty recipes for healthy snacks.
Here is the lineup:

Monday's "Extra"
Fruit Leather

Tuesday's "Extra"
Asian-Spiced Nuts

Wednesday's "Extra"
Coconut Bars

Thursday's "Extra"
Sesame Cheese Chips

Friday's "Extra"
Bananasauce "Pudding"

Although you can use drained canned or frozen fruits for this simple
snack, you'll be happier with the results if you use fresh fruit in season.
You'll also be pleased with the way children will choose this over less
healthy alternatives.

Fruit Leather

1 cup (250 ml) fresh fruit such as peaches, pears,
pineapple, cherries, plums, or strawberries
1 cup (250 ml) applesauce
Vegetable oil or cooking spray

Peel the pears, peaches, and pineapple if using. Remove pits and
seeds from all, and cut into chunks. Combine with the applesauce in
an electric food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Spread
the puree on a lightly oiled baking sheet and place in a preheated
400F (200C) oven. Immediately reduce the temperature to 200F (90C)
and bake for 2 to 3 hours, until the puree is no longer sticky and can
be peeled from the baking sheet. Cool and store in an airtight
container or plastic bag. Serves 4.
Received on Mon Jul 25 18:08:11 2005