Peaches and Cream Dried Peaches

Awhile ago, I saw an idea here on Blue Cricket Design to dip apple slice in Jell-o before dehydrating them for flavored apple chips. Intrigued, I decide to try it with peach slices when I bought a couple of boxes. But then I go to thinking that dipping them in dry pudding mix might be pretty yummy too.
So, after I peeled, pitted, and sliced I dipped them in some of this:



At first, I dipped each one,


But, then I decided it would be easier to do the whole batch at once.


I did this with Jell-o and chocolate pudding too. Then put it on my (ok, my moms) dehydrator.



After drying for about 12 hours, this is what the vanilla pudding ones looked like. They were still pretty sticky. But they tasted just peaches and cream. Yum!



So, here is the final cherry jell-o, chocolate, plain, vanilla pudding, and lime dried peaches.




The favorite with the kids: Lime
The favorite of mine: vanilla pudding
Least favorite of everybodys: chocolate



So, next time you come across some fresh peaches, give this a try!

Just when I resolved to eat less sugar...

Can you tell that I love the Prepared Pantry and love using different flavors for things?

They just came out with flavored Rice Krispie treats! Check it out:
Strawberry Lemonade
Apricot
Huckleberry
Lemon

What are you waiting for?

More Popcorn Fun

In case you aren't on the Prepared Pantry's mailing list, they updated their popcorn handbook with more recipes such as:
Orange Crème Dream Popcorn,
Jenny’s Gooey Caramel Green Apple Popcorn,
Summertime Strawberry Tart Lemonade Popcorn
Caramel Turtle Popcorn
Birthday Cake Popcorn
Candy Butterscotch Popcorn
Butter Pecan Popcorn

I've died and gone to popcorn heaven! Check it here!

Popcorn Connoisseurs

We (especially the hubbie) loves popcorn. He would rather have popcorn than brownies (I know!)
He makes it at least two times a week. Anyway, we saw an Alton Brown show the other day and he recommended using peanut oil to cook your popcorn. If you are like me I grew up on air-popped but the husband has to have stove-popped.
We use this crank-handled maker pictured above.

Anyway, we had to try it and I have to say it is really good. It has a distinct smell and taste, and I really like it. You might have to consume popcorn at least twice a week to tell the difference, but if you are obsessed like we are, you should really try it.

Lemony Sunshine Popcorn

Inspired by the popcorn handbook, I decided to create my own version. We had the Prepared Pantry's natural lemon flavoring on hand, so I decided to try a lemon version. It is so yummy. The perfect balance of lemon and sweetness. Gotta try it! I'm not sure what plain lemon juice would do. Let me know if you try.

Lemony Sunshine Popcorn

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup white corn syrup
1/8 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons lemon flavor
Yellow food coloring.
Yields 14 cups of candy popcorn. This recipe can also be doubled successfully.
1. Pop the popcorn kernels. Set aside in 2 large bowls.
2. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan.
3. Add the corn syrup and water. Stir.
4. Add the sugar. Make sure not to let any sugar stick to the edges of the pan. If one
grain of sugar is left undissolved, it can cause the whole batch to crystallize.
5. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 235-245 degrees.
(Please use a candy thermometer). It is important for the mixture to reach this
temperature, if it doesn’t the candy will not harden properly.
6. Add the baking soda and stir quickly as the mixture begins to bubble. Once bubbly
and frothy, remove the pan from heat.
7. Add the flavor and food coloring until mixed in.
8. Pour over the popped popcorn in both bowls. Fold into the popcorn until evenly
coated.

Popcorn Lovers

If you like popcorn at all (or have a loved one who does)-- you have to check out this link for a FREE popcorn handbook from the Prepared Pantry.
You will find mouthwatering recipes like Bubba’s Friday Night Root Beer Popcorn or Banana’s Foster Panama City Popcorn just to name a few.

After you put in your name and e-mail address, it will send you to the PDF version.

It just might make your Wednesday a little happier just reading the recipe names!