June 13, 2025
Hello Foodie Friends
Here is a MUST HAVE recipe for any picnic go-with kids and adults will both love...a TAFFY APPLE SALAD which I'm always getting special requests for. It is unreal how much this has a taffy apple taste without an ounce of caramel in it but it sure satisfies the sweet tooth! If it'll be warm a great tip is to get a bowl slightly bigger than the one the recipe will be in and fill 1/2 way with ice first, then set the actual bowl filled salad on top of that. That lining will keep this nice and chilled. Foil pans in 2 different sizes are a great thing for this too because the metal keeps salads even more chilled in this way.
Can you picture? Ooh I have a sudden craving for this now ;) And a little bonus gift for you great for gift-giving is the jarred brownie mix look out below for a real treat!
SHORTCUT TAFFY APPLE SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package dry instant butterscotch pudding
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
3 cups diced apples
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup mini marshmallows
DIRECTIONS:
Mix cool whip, butterscotch pudding and crushed pineapple with juice. Add apples, roasted nuts and marshmallows. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
MARZEE's CORNER
Back by popular demand, this BROWNIE MIX IN A JAR recipe makes the perfect housewarming or hostess gifts ANY time of year! Depending on the time of year use fabric to match the season. You'll want to store it in a cool dry place away from a heat source so condensation and clumping does not occur. Enjoy! If you haven't seen it, here it is.....
>>>> BROWNIE MIX IN A JAR RECIPE <<<<
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Layer ingredients in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the flour mixture. NOTE: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder.
Here are the instructions to attach to the jar:
* Brownie Mix in a Jar
* Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl.
* Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add 3/4 cup
* butter or margarine melted. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.
* Add 4 eggs, slightly beaten. Mix until completely blended.
* Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
* Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool completely in
* pan. Cut into 2 inch squares. Makes 2 dozen Brownies.