“Kitchen Krafts,” Friend, Aug. 2004, 22
Kitchen Krafts
With an older person’s help, you can prepare these refreshing recipes for your family or friends. Either of these recipes would make a delicious family home evening treat.
Cherry Chocolate Pie
Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 tablespoon water
Filling:
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, melted
2 cups cherry yogurt
1/2 package (3 ounces/85 g) cherry gelatin
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Place the graham cracker crumbs in a 9″ (23 cm) pie pan. Add the melted butter and water to the crumbs and mix together. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan and press in place. Chill for one hour.
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In a medium bowl, combine the melted chocolate chips, yogurt, and gelatin. Pour the filling over the crust.
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Cover the pie and freeze for two hours or until firm. Makes 6–8 servings.
Banana Crumb Pops
9 bananas
18 wooden craft sticks
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup small chocolate chips
1 cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons gelatin
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Peel the bananas, then slice them in half horizontally. Insert a stick into the cut end of each banana.
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Mix the graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips together and spread them evenly on a plate.
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In a small saucepan, mix the corn syrup and gelatin together. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat.
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Dip a banana into the syrup and coat well. Then roll it in the crumb mixture and place on a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper. Repeat this procedure with each banana.
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Cover the bananas and place in the freezer for several hours or overnight.
Makes 18 servings.
Illustrated by Julie F. Young