3 c Fruit juice *
1/2 c Dry farina; (not instant)
1/2 c Real maple syrup -OR-
1/3 c Honey
1/2 Lemon; juice of
1 ds Cinnamon
1 ds Nutmeg
1/2 pt Heavy cream; whipped -OR-
1 c Yogurt
1 c Fresh fruit **
* Apple, cranberry, orange, pineapple, grape - any or several, but NOT
Hawaiian Punch.
** Coarsely shredded fresh apples, sliced fresh peaches, strawberries,
pre-cooked and slightly-sweetened cranberries - you choose.
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Chill time: 1 1/2 hours, at least
Heat juice and syrup or honey to boiling. Sprinkle in the farina and
cook slowly, constantly stirring, until thick and smooth, about 8 to
10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and whip with wire whisk or
electric beaters until light and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Fold in
fresh fruit and whipped cream or yogurt. Chill.
Serve topped with fresh berries or chopped, toasted nuts. Other
possible garnishes: grated orange or lemon rind, and extra dusting of
fresh-ground nutmeg, a strawberry blossom.
