dried fruit

Dried Strawberries

Dried Blueberries

I credit Burt Blank for this post. :laugh: What you need: 1 whole baking tray sized sheet puff pastry 1 350 g jar mince meat (you know, the fruity type) Powdered sugar & powdered aniseed (mixed) Beaten egg in a cup Bad folding skills 1) Heat the oven to 200 celcius upper and lower heat. Put...

They're a slightly controversial ingredient I think... It seems like people either love raisins in desserts or hate them. I'm definitely in the 'hate them' category. I don't know whether it's a texture or a taste thing but for me there's nothing worse than biting into a delicious slice of...

Is it worth it to dry your own fruit? I've got apple trees and love dried apples but is the process worth it?

These used to be one of my least favorite dried fruits. I love fresh grapes. I like grape jelly and jam. Raisins, though...? Lately I've wondered about the different varieties. For the dark ones, that's what I see the most and that's what I'm used to. But what about white or golden raisins? Do...

Mention dried fruits and some people can only think of raisins, or packs of mixed dried fruit that go into fruit cakes. In fact there is a whole range of healthy dried fruits you can buy for snacking. These count towards your daily requirement of fruit and veg and are far more nutritious and...

I've been on a huge trail mix kick lately, mixing granola with various berries, nuts, and chocolates. I would have to say that so far, my favorite combo is dried blueberries with granola and dark chocolate pieces. It tastes so rich, I fell in love right away! What are your favorite dried fruits...