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                          APRICOT-CHEESE SPREAD

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Abm                              Breakfast
                Low Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   c            Dried apricots (3 oz)
  15       oz           Part-skim ricotta cheese

  Place apricots in boiling water; allow to stand 10
  minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  
  Combine drained apricots and cheese in a food
  processor or blender; blend until smooth. Store,
  covered, in refrigerator.
  
  Use as an alternative to butter for toast, bagels,
  pancakes and waffles. You can substituts any other
  dried fruit that you like. You may also want to add
  cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla to taste.
  
  You can also make a savory spread by using sun-dried
  tomatoes.
  
  Per (1 T) serving: 27 cal, 1g fat, 4mg chol, 17mg
  sodium
  
  Source: Jean Jones syndicated article. Printed in The
  Milwaukee Journal March 17,1994.
 


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