Family favorite recipes: with Sun-Maid® raisins & dried fruit

We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do. Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers.

One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!

Welcome to Our Friends

Dear Friend, Wholesome, good-for-you, trustedthats what families everywhere think of when they see the familiar red box of Sun-Maid Natural Raisins. And whether youre snacking on them right out of the box or adding to a favorite recipe, Sun-Maid Natural Raisins and Dried Fruit have been a part of families for generations. Food, family & friends; thats what Gooseberry Patch is all about! And if you and your family love recipes that are tried & true and handed-down, those are the kind of recipes youll find in any of our nearly 50 cookbooks.

So its a terrific combination when Sun-Maid and Gooseberry Patch team up to create a cookbook filled with best-loved recipes! All-time favorites like Raisin Bread French Toast, Classic Raisin Oatmeal Cookies and Creamy Rice Pudding are included, along with Autumn Pork Skillet, Waldorf Stuffing and Fruity Coleslaw. In all, youll find 30 recipes along with tips and easy ideas for bringing family & friends together. Take a peek insidewe just know youll find lots of quick & easy recipes youll love making again and again! From our kitchens to yours!
Jo Ann & Vickie

Double Chocolate-Dipped Apricots

3-oz. semi-sweet or bittersweet melting chocolate, coarsely chopped 6-oz. pkg. white melting chocolate, coarsely chopped Place semi-sweet or bittersweet melting chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high 15 seconds or until chocolate melts. white melting chocolate, coarsely chopped Place semi-sweet or bittersweet melting chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high 15 seconds or until chocolate melts.

Dip each apricot three-quarters of the way into the melted chocolate. Place apricots on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate 10 minutes or until chocolate is set. Place white chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high 15 seconds or until chocolate melts. Dip each apricot in white chocolate only covering half of the semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate portion. Return to wax paper and refrigerate until set; about 10 minutes. Serve at room temperature.

Makes about 20 to 22. Give Double Chocolate-Dipped Apricots a nutty twist! Right after dipping them into the melted chocolate, dip into coarsely ground peanuts, cashews or macadamia nuts. Gooseberry Patch
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Columbus, OH 43235 www.gooseberrypatch.com 1-800-854-6673

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Family Favorite Recipes
with Sun-Maid Raisins
& Dried Fruits

Raisin Bread French Toast

3 eggs 3 T. brown sugar, packed 1/4 t. vanilla extract 6 to 8 slices Sun-Maid Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread Optional: 1 T. butter Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle to medium heat. butter Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle to medium heat.

Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar and vanilla in a shallow dish. Dip raisin bread into egg mixture one slice at a time. If desired, place butter on the frying pan or griddle to melt. Cook bread until both sides are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 slices. Serve French toast topped with delicious fruit butter.

Combine 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of jam or preserves. So simple!

Oat, Apple & Raisin Muffins

1 c. Sun-Maid Zante Currants or Sun-Maid Natural Raisins 1 c. apple, cored, peeled and chopped 1 egg 1/4 c. oil 3/4 c. sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1 t. nutmeg 2 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. allspice 2 T. brown sugar, packed Combine currants or raisins with apple, egg, oil, milk and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. brown sugar, packed Combine currants or raisins with apple, egg, oil, milk and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.

Stir together flour, oats, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice in a separate bowl. Stir into raisin mixture just until combined. Divide batter equally into 12 greased or lined muffin cups. Sprinkle tops of batter with 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden.