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With the holidays upon us it’s time to relax, stay away from the mall and rely on Sun-Maid for those last minute gifts. Sun-Maid dried fruits are nutritious, delicious and are available in a huge assortment of fabulous varieties! Did you know that Sun-Maid has been around since 1912 providing us with yummerlicious raisins and dried fruit? Heck I remember eating Sun-Maid raisins as a little girl. It was one of my favorite snacks! Psss, it still is!!
I was Blessed to receive a bag Sun-Maid California Apricots & a bag of Sun-Maid Tart Cherries for review. These fruits are so good right outta the bag! Hubby loves the Mediterranean Apricots and the baby and I are suckers for the Tart Dried Cherries! Hubby can polish off a bag of the apricots in a day or two! I add the cherries to trail mix and muffins!
We’ve all seen holiday gift jars filled with cookie mixes! I’ve always loved these homespun gifts! Not only are they beautiful to look at, they are a thoughtful gift that the recipient can use after the holidays when the pickin’s are slim!
I have a recipe that’s a variation of the beloved holiday gift jar and I know you are going to love it! It’s healthy, yummy and although it’s a little bit sweet because of the addition of Sun-Maid dried fruit, it’s not a dessert! This Holiday Gift Jar is a recipe for Fruited Rice Pilaf courtesy of my friends at Sun-Maid.
Fruited Rice Pilaf Holiday Gift Jar
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups quick-cooking white or brown rice
- ½ cup thinly sliced Sun-Maid California Apricots
- ½ cup Sun-Maid Tart Cherries
- ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts
- MIX first 4 ingredients in bottom of a 28-32 ounce size glass jar.
- POUR rice over spice blend.
- LAYER separately the apricots, cherries and nuts over rice. Pack fruit to fit in jar if needed. Close jar and decorate.
Preparation Instructions:
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add entire contents of rice mix. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Note: Instructions above are for 2 cups of quick-cooking rice. Adjust cooking time and amount of water according to rice package directions.
Makes 4 cups.
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They are working on fixing it! Thanks for the FYI!
Leslie
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Hi Ann,
Calling Sun-Maid now. Thanks for the head up!
Leslie
Merry Xmas, Leslie.
I’m going to try the Applesauce Spice Bars
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This is one prize that both my husband & I would enjoy immensely.
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Dried fruit is the best. I love making muffins and quick breads with it.
i love their raisins and cooking with them