Frozen Dipped Fruit Food

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FRUIT

Steps:

• Finely chop a 4-ounce bar of dark chocolate; microwave on 50% power until almost melted, about 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Dip dried mango, papaya and/or apricot pieces in the chocolate, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill until set, about 10 minutes.

FROZEN DIPPED FRUIT

Steps:

• For banana dips: Insert popsicle sticks in bananas and place in the freezer, wrapped in plastic wrap, for at least 3 hours or overnight. In a bowl over hot water melt chocolate. Unwrap bananas and dip, one at a time, in melted chocolate, then in toasted coconut. Eat immediately.
• For pineapple dips: Freeze pineapple chunks on a cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper, covered, for 3 hours or overnight. In a small bowlmix honey with water. Skewer each piece of frozen pineapple with a toothpick and dip first in honey water mixture then in toasted sesame seeds. Eat immediately.

FRUIT FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• In a food processor combine the fruit and sugar.
• Using on-off coarsely chop the fruit.
• Stir together the yogurt and the lemon juice.
• With the machine running slowly pour in the yogurt.
• Process until smooth and creamy; scrape down the sides once or twice.
• Scoop into serving dishes.
• Cover and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up slightly.