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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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