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Our Favorite Recipes for 2010
Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars
Blueberry-Rhubarb Crumble
Raw Berry Crisp
Martha Stewart's Blueberry Muffins
Fresh Blueberry Chicken Salad
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups sugar, divided

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup shortening

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 tablespoon cornstarch

4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and extract. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; add berries and gently toss. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.

Bake at 375� for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.

Editor's Note: If using frozen raspberries, do not thaw before tossing with cornstarch mixture.

Source: "TASTE OF HOME"
Blueberry-Rhubarb Crumble

Ingredients

6 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries

4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

TOPPING:

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup cold butter

Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, rhubarb, sugar and flour. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

For topping, in a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit mixture.

Bake at 350� for 45-55 minutes or until the fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm; dollop with whipped cream desired.  Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: Cobbler may also be grilled. Place fruit mixture in a disposable foil pan; cover with foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 40 minutes or until bubbly. Carefully remove foil and sprinkle topping over fruit. Replace grill cover; grill 15-20 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.

Source: "TASTE OF HOME"
Raw Berry Crisp

Serves 8

No Bake, Gluten free!

Rich nuts and sweet dates make a tasty topping for mixed berries in this no-cook version of Berry Crisp.

Ingredients

6 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and sliced strawberries

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, more or less to taste depending on sweetness of berries

1 cup raw pecans

1/2 cup raw walnuts

1/2 cup pitted dates, roughly chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a (7- x 11-inch) dish, toss berries with maple syrup. Put pecans, walnuts, dates and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Scatter nut mixture over berries and serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition:

Per serving (about 5oz/146g-wt.): 240 calories (140 from fat), 16g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 25g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 16g sugar), 5g protein

Source: WHOLEFOODS MARKET
Martha Stewart's Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teasp. baking powder

1/2 teasp. salt

2 cups fresh blueberries

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

2 teasp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 375˚. Generously butter a 12-cup muffin tin and dust with flour tapping out excess. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Working over the bowl, toss the blueberries in a fine sieve with 1 1/2 teasp. of flour mixture to lightly coat. Set all aside.

In a bowl beat butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about three minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix in vanilla.

With mixer at low speed, add the flour mixture, beating until just combined; do not over mix. Fold in blueberries using a rubber spatula. Divide the batter evenly in muffin tin.

Bake rotating the pan half way through, until muffins are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out muffins.

Source: "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook"

Fresh Blueberry Chicken Salad

Ingredients

3/4 cup yogurt

3 Tbs. mayonnaise

1 teasp. salt

1/8 teasp. white pepper

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

3/4 cup diagonally sliced celery

1/2 cup diced sweet red bell pepper

2 cups blueberries, divided

Mixed crisp salad greens

Directions

In a glass bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, salt and pepper until well blended. Add chicken, green onions, celery and bell pepper. Stir to mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cups blueberries. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

Serve over salad greens. Garnish with 1/2 cup blueberries. Serves 4.

Source: "The Joy of Blueberries"
Fresh Blueberry Pie

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar

3 Tbs. cornstarch

5 or 6 cups fresh blueberries

1/4 cup water

1 Tbs. butter

1 Tbs. lemon juice

Directions

Combine in saucepan: 3/4 cup sugar and 3 Tbs. cornstarch.

Add the 3 cups of fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup water, and 1 Tbs. lemon juice.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat, stir in 1 Tbs. butter. Cool. Add 2-3 cups fresh blueberries. Pour into a prebaked 9" pie shell. Chill several hours. Garnish with whipped cream. YUMMY!

 
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