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Raspberry Jam

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Raspberry Jam

Raspberry Jam

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce can apple raspberry juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup tapioca granules
  • 4 - 5 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen

Instructions

    1: In a saucepan, mix together the juice concentrate, water and tapioca granules. Let sit for 15 minutes.
    2: Next bring the mixture to a boil.
    3: Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir constantly until the tapioca is clear.
    4: Stir in the raspberries. Once the raspberries are heated through and the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
    5: Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can also use raspberry juice concentrate. Use juice concentrates with no sugar added.
This Raspberry Jam is delicious in sandwiches and on toast, pancakes, French toast, waffles and more!

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious, health Raspberry Jam! It is so easy to make. It has only 4 ingredients and no sugar! It is yummy in sandwiches, on toast, waffles, French Toast, pancakes and more! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Raspberry Jam recipe. Watch this cooking video and make some delicious, healthy Raspberry Jam today!

Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas

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Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas

Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana, ripe
  • 4 Popsicle sticks
  • 8 - 10 ounces chocolate, dark or bittersweet (or as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup almonds, chopped, toasted or dry roasted
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt (optional)

Instructions

    1: Line a baking sheet or tray with waxed paper.
    2: Cut the banana crosswise, then again lengthwise so you have 4 long pieces.
    3: Insert a popsicle stick lengthwise into each banana piece. Then place on baking sheet.
    4: Place bananas in the freezer until they are frozen (2 - 3 hours).
    5: After the bananas are frozen, microwave the chocolate, salt and oil in a glass cup or dish until melted. Start with 1 minute and stir. If needed microwave again for 30 seconds and stir again. Repeat until melted and smooth.
    6: Dip each frozen banana into the chocolate by holding the stick. Pull out and allow the excess chocolate to drip back in cup. Then scrape any excess chocolate off. Set them back on the tray.
    7: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with the chopped almonds. Work quickly so the chocolate doesn't harden before you get the nuts on.
    8: Put the dipped bananas back in the freezer until the chocolate is hard. Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.

Notes

You can use dry roasted or toasted almonds.

Chop the almonds small and coarse as desired.

Make sure there are no water drops on the dish or spoon that comes in contact with the chocolate. Any water can make the chocolate lumpy and hard.

You can use chocolate chips, bars and chunks. If you use bars break them into small pieces before melting. You can also use chocolate especially made for drizzling (sometimes called chocolate melts).

© Karen Breyer

Try these amazing cool, creamy, crunchy Frozen Dark Chocolate Bananas! They are so delicious and easy to make! If you are looking for a healthy, chocolatey dessert I think you will love this one! Make as many as you want and freeze any leftovers. You will be able to enjoy these Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Banana treats anytime! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas recipe. Watch this cooking video and make these Frozen Dark Chocolate Bananas today!

Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples

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Learn how to make these delicious, easy, healthy Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples! In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples.

This is an easy, healthy fruit dessert recipe that your family will love! There is only 6 ingredients in this recipe and it is so easy to make. You can easily double the recipe for more servings. If you are trying to eat healthier and include more fruits in your diet, this is a tasty way to do it! Watch this cooking video on how to make Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples and try this easy, healthy, dessert recipe today!

 

Yield: 4 servings

Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, medium (cored)
  • 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup apple juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the cored apples in a baking dish so they stand upright. Cut off a thin layer on the bottom if needed to make them flat.
  3. Mix the cranberries, maple syrup, butter and pumpkin pie spice together in a small bowl.
  4. Spoon in 1/4 of the mixture into each apple cavity.
  5. Pour the apple juice over each apple.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  7. Bake about 30 minutes or until the apples are soft but still hood their shape.
  8. Spoon the juice over the apples. Serve.

Notes

Choose apples that taste delicious and will hold their shape during baking. If you like a sweeter apple, McIntosh is a good choice. If you prefer a more tart apple, Granny Smiths are a good choice.

You may peel the apples if you like.

If you want more cranberry stuffing you can make the apple cavities larger and double the cranberry mixture.

See a cooking demonstration of this Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Apple Barley Bake

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Learn to make this delicious Apple Barley Bake! In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Apple Barley Bake recipe. This easy dessert recipe is so healthy you could even eat it for breakfast! If you have been cooking healthy and looking for a new easy, tasty sweet dessert recipes you just found a great one!

If you are looking for new vegetarian, vegan or just really healthy recipes you will want to add this sweet dessert dish to your collection! It is so easy to make and has only 5 ingredients! 4 ingredients if you don’t count the water!

Are you trying to add more healthy whole grains to your diet? Barley is a delicious grain that can be used in many recipes including this tasty, healthy dessert recipe. It is such a simple recipe that I think you and your family will love! Watch this video and try this Apple Barley Bake today!

 

Yield: 6 servings

Apple Barley Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley, whole (soaked 24 hours)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup apples, dried (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cover barley with 3 cups of water and soak at least 24 hours.
  2. When the barley is soaked and ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Add the soaked barley, raisins, apples and salt to a baking dish and stir together.
  4. Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish and cover with foil.
  5. Bake for 1 hour or until the juice is thickened and the barley is chewy.

Notes

You may use other dried fruits in place of the dried apples if desired.

See a cooking demonstration of this Apple Barley Bake recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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