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| Written by Jenny Harper, Family Features | |
| Thursday, 29 July 2010 | |
 PHOTO COURTESY OF NESTLÈ
MIX IT UP WITH JENNY It's true - the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the NestlÈ Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up. This column lets me pass along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets. There's nothing like the sweet tartness of lemonade to help you cool down on a hot summer day. This summer I'm trying some new ways to enjoy the refreshing taste of lemonade - I hope you like them, too! Fresh Homemade Lemonade: The best lemonade is made with a simple syrup - the smooth sweetness of the syrup means that you don't get undissolved sugar in your glass. To make it, heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in sauce pan until sugar dissolves.Add 1 cup fresh lemon juice to the simple syrup. Then add 3 to 4 cups cold water, some lemon slices, and you're ready to drink sunshine in a glass. Frozen Lemonade Slushy: Use your blender to make a quick frozen treat.Add 1 cup fresh lemon juice, sugar to taste (up to 1/2 cup), ice cubes and chilled water to the fill line; blend until slushy. Pour into tall glasses and enjoy with a spoon. For a variation add some strawberries or mint to the blender. Lemon Ice Cubes: Freshen up summer drinks with lemon ice. Squeeze fresh lemons and put the juice in ice cube trays. (You can also add some zest for an extra lemon boost.) Freeze them, and then store in a plastic bag in the freezer. Use them to flavor your water, or add fresh lemon taste to a glass of cola, iced tea or fruit juice. Another thing I'm looking forward to making is this Frozen Lemonade Pie. Cool and creamy and full of fabulous lemonade flavor.With all this delicious flavor, it's going to be easy to chill out this summer! For more ways to beat the heat, visit www.VeryBestBaking.com. Jenny Harper is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manage for the NestlÈ Test Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com. Source: NestlÈ Frozen Lemonade Pie Servings: 8 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NestlÈ Carnation Evaporated Milk 1 package (3 ounces) lemonflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1/2 cup (3 to 4 lemons) fresh lemon juice 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 prepared 10-inch graham cracker crumb crust 2 candied lemon half slices, cut into 8 wedges (optional) MICROWAVE evaporated milk in medium bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute or until warm. Whisk in gelatin. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes. Add lemon peel and juice; mix well. Gently whisk in 2 cups whipped topping. Pour into crust. FREEZE for 4 hours. Dollop remaining 1 cup whipped topping around edge of pie. Top each dollop with lemon wedge. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving. TIPS: • Sliced fresh lemon can be substituted for the candied lemon slices. • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NestlÈ Carnation Evaporated Fat Free Milk, 1 package ( .3 ounces) sugar free lemon-flavored gelatin and sugar free whipped topping can be substituted. Prepare as above. Nutrition Information per serving: 350 calories; 150 calories from fat; 17g total fat; 9g saturated fat; 15mg cholesterol; 230mg sodium; 42g carbohydrate; 0g fiber; 26g sugars; 5g protein; 15% Vitamin C; 10% Calcium |
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 July 2010 ) |
