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Dried Fruit Scones

December 30, 2011 By Delia

Dried fruit scones make delicious snacks. They are perfect with coffee or tea. If you cannot find dried cherries, any type of dried fruit mix will do.

 

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter, cubed

2 eggs

1/2 cup cream

2 tablespoons pancake syrup

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/2 cup raisins

For the toppings:

2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons pancake syrup

 

Preheat the oven at 425F and then line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Sift the flour, salt and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the baking powder and baking soda. Mix well. Cut in the butter and stir until it starts to resemble crumbs

In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, cream and syrup. Pour it into the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix well. Fold in the dried fruits.

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and then form a circle. Flatten it around 3/4-inch thick. Slice it into 2 1/2 inch wedges. Transfer it to the lined baking tray.

Next prepare the toppings by combining the sugar, syrup, water and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Brush it over the scones and sprinkle with oats. Bake it in the oven for for 15-20 minutes or until it is golden brown. Serve immediately.

 

Photo Courtesy Of:  rayb777

Filed Under: Baking, Bread Recipe, Fruit, Recipe Tagged With: dried cherries, dried fruit, Dried Fruit Scones, raisins, scones

Fruity Chicken Salad Sandwich

January 25, 2011 By Delia

Fruity chicken salad sandwich filling is a quick and easy recipe. You can eat it with bread or have it with crackers just like a canapé.

It is also a good idea to prepare the chicken salad ahead of time and store it in the fridge. It will probably last a week or so. Although in this case, do not add the fruits right away. Mix them in before serving because they may wilt or ruin the spread.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 cups chicken breast, cooked & diced

1/2 cup celery

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup seedless grapes, cut in half or dried cherries

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon of sweet yellow onion, finely diced

8 pieces whole wheat bread

Romaine lettuce

In a bowl, combine the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, grapes, lemon juice and onions. Mix well and season it with salt and pepper.  Cover it and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Heat the bread; spread 1/2 a cup of chicken salad onto it. Top with lettuce and another slice of bread. Cut it in half diagonally if desired.

Serve with fries or chips.

Photo Courtesy Of: stevendepolo

Filed Under: Fast Meal Ideas, Fruit, Healthy Recipes, Recipe, Salad Recipe, Sandwiches, Snack Recipes, Tastes Like Chicken Tagged With: chicken, chicken salad, chicken salad sandwich, dried cherries, fruity chicken salad, fruity chicken salad sandwich, grapes

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