2006
Kitchen Krafts
February 2006

“Kitchen Krafts,” Friend, Feb. 2006, 22

Kitchen Krafts

With permission and with an older person’s help, you can prepare these recipes for your family or friends.

Any of these snacks would make a delicious family home evening treat.

Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

3 pounds (1.4 kg) golden delicious apples

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons red-hot cinnamon candies

  1. Peel, core, and cut apples into 3/4″ (2 cm) chunks.

  2. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Stirring occasionally, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until apples are tender, 25–30 minutes. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate.

Serves 4.

Carrot Fries

1 1/2 pounds (.7 kg) carrots, peeled

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

  1. Cut the carrots into sticks and place in a bowl. Add the oil and toss to coat.

  2. Place the carrot sticks in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Strawberry Smoothies

2 cups frozen strawberries

1/2 cup strawberry yogurt

1/2 cup apple juice

Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Serves 2.

Caramel Corn

By Maryalice Wallis

1/2 cup margarine

7 large marshmallows

1/2 cup brown sugar

16 cups popped popcorn

  1. In a medium saucepan, place the margarine, marshmallows, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is melted together.

  2. Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle caramel mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat.

Makes 17 cups.

Illustrated by Shawna J. C. Tenney