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Show Everybody loves a good snack! And a tasty snack doesn't have to be bad for you. ..it can be a healthy, sensible addition to your diet and taste great, too. One of the all-time favorite snacks is the apple. Young and old alike go for the crunch of a fresh apple at this time of year. With varieties va-rieties from the Red Delicious De-licious to the Jonathan, there's one to suit every taste. For more substantial snacks you might want to try these ideas from the International In-ternational Apple Institute. Apple Tidbits: Slice apples ap-ples into wedges, sprinkle with lemon to preserve color col-or and wrap with thin strips . of prosciutto or ham. Secure Se-cure with toothpicks and serve with cocktails. Apple , Wedgies: For after-school treats for four, cut wedges from four apples 6 V v) 9 v , X;JLW U UIJJ1ULIUJM111JJJLUJ1M11L1MUMI1I HlUlli llWWlllMBWWMMWMMMriTrrriTTf "ill""-" When searching for guilt-free snacks, think apples! and fill spaces with a mixture mix-ture of an 8-ounce package of cream cheese blended with a tablespoon of honey ; add raisins and nuts. A filling snack! Apple Sparkler: In a large pitcher, combine a 1-quart 1-quart container of apple juice or fresh cider with a 10-ounce bottle of club soda and a tablespoon of lime juice. Pour over ice and garnish with an apple wedge. This refreshing drink serves 4-6 people. Another snack idea is "Cheesy Apple Dip," I : perfect when company's coming. CHEESY APPLE DIP 34 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated 14 cup sour cream 12 cup apple juice - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 12 teaspoon Dijon mustard 14 teaspoon onion powder 4 apples, cored and sliced Spanish-style olives, sliced pitted black olives, sliced In food processor or food mixer, combine cheese and sour cream; mix until well blended. Add apple juice, Worcestershire, mustard mus-tard and onion powder and blend until mixture is smooth. Transfer to serving serv-ing dish; garnish with olives and refrigerate until serving time. Serve dip with apple slices as dippers. Makes 1 34 cups. |
