JULY 4TH RECIPE SHARE

 

C.H.'s Family Favorite ~ Layered Fresh Fruit Salad

Guaranteed to cool you off on even the hottest Independence Day! It's as easy as you want it to be. Simply pick out your favorite fresh fruit (pictured: blueberries, sliced kiwi, sliced strawberries and raspberries) wash them gently so as not to bruise them and let them drain in a colander. Carefully scoop out into a clear glass bowl--looks so festive when you do! Optional topping: Whipped cream - fresh of course using heavy cream and if you like a teaspoon of vanilla extract or if you absolutely need the sugary pick-me-up sift a kitchen tablespoon of confectioner's sugar over the cream you've just whipped and fold it in. Dollop on top, of serve on the side. Enjoy!

Amanda

The fourth, when last we celebrated with family and friends, is usually spent at a dear friend’s house watching the fireworks from their deck. Before that, for many years we would take a picnic supper and blanket and sit in the lawn of the State capitol and watch the Symphony Pops Concert. So, recipes have been quite varied over the years. One of my favorites is a simple summer salad given to me by my aunt in Chicago. It has become a family favorite and is included in A Taste of Gratitude & Joy, put out in 2020 by C.H. Admirand and myself. (shameless plug!)

Taffy Apple Salad

Ingredients:

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1 can (16-20 ounce) drained, crushed pineapple

3 large Granny Smith Apples (cored and cut into bite-size chunks)

2-3 handfuls of Spanish peanuts

3- King-size Snicker candy bars (cut into bite size pieces)

1 medium container of Cool Whip

Directions:

Mix and serve. Doubtful there will be leftovers! Keep refrigerated until served!