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Under the Sea Boozy Popsicles

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Under the Sea Boozy Popsicles

By Erin

Yield: 9 popsicles
Prep Time: 15 min
Chill Time: 4 hours

Life is the bubbles with these Under the Sea Boozy Popsicles! Ice pops are a great summer indulgence and, for adults, boozy popsicles are even better! These frozen little treats are spiked with alcohol and bring a childhood favorite into the cocktail-loving world. So don’t be such a guppy, cool off with these fun Under the Sea Boozy Popsicles.

Total TIme: 4 hours and 15 minutes

Ingredients:
Green Portion
2 oz Midori Liquor
1 oz Green Apple cocktail syrup
2 oz Light colored margarita mix ( no Yellow or Green shades ) 2 cups of Ice

Blue Portion
2 oz Blue Curacao
1⁄2 oz Blue Raspberry syrup
3 oz Light colored margarita mix ( no Yellow or Green shades ) 2 cups of ice

Yellow Portion
1 oz Tequila
1 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Pineapple Juice 2 cups of Ice

Tools:
Small ice cream scoop
4 small containers or bowls

Popsicle mold ( 6-9 )

Instructions:
Green Layer:
In a blender add all of your GREEN cocktail ingredients. Blend on high until smooth.
Pour into a small container
Set to the side

Blue Layer:
In a blender add all of your BLUE cocktail ingredients.

Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a small container Set to the side

Yellow Layer:
In a blender add all of your YELLOW cocktail ingredients. Blend on high until smooth.
Pour into a small container
Set to the side

Creating the Popsicles
Using your ice cream scoop, scoop small dollops of the green, blue, and yellow frozen cocktail mixture into a bowl.
Continue to add the avors until all is in the 4th bowl.
Using a spoon or spatula lightly fold / mix the cocktail colors to combine.
You want to see portions of each color.
Using your small ice cream scoop, scoop the mixture into the popsicle mold.
Lightly tap the mold on the counter to have the mixture to settle to the bottom and eliminate bubbles.
Use a small spatula to press the mixture down rmly into the molds.
Add more mixture if needed.
Insert the popsicle stickers in the center
Place in the freezer for 4 hours before serving

ENJOY!

Spring Fruit Board with Ojai Pixie Tangerines

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Spring Fruit Board with Ojai Pixie Tangerines

By Erin

Spring Fruit Board with Ojai Pixie Tangerines from Melissa's Produce

Looking for a simple, yet beautiful platter of goodies to serve on Easter? Then this colorful platter of yumminess is what you need! Featuring Ojai Pixie Tangerines from Melissa’s Produce and lots of other delicious fruits from Melissa’s, this Spring Fruit Board is perfect for Easter and any other spring gatherings!

Spring Fruit Board Yield: 5-6
Prep Time: 30 min Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients:
Fruit:

3-4 Ojai Pixie Tangerines, sliced
1 pound Red grapes
1⁄2 Watermelon, sliced
1⁄2 Pineapple peeled, cored and sliced
1⁄2 Cantaloupe, seeds removed and sliced

2 Kiwi’s, sliced 1 Kiwi cut in half
1 Mango, sliced into chunks
1 cup Strawberries
1 cup Raspberries
1 cup Blueberries
1 cup Blackberries
Lemon juice optional

Dips
1⁄2 cup Whip Cream 1⁄2 cup Honey

Instructions:
Layout the boards, and bowls.
Fill the small bowls with the whip cream and honey.
Place the 2 small bowls around the edge of the board.
Position the fruit
Place the Ojai Pixie Tangerines in a line across the board.
Position the grapes on the board.
Add the sliced watermelon, pineapple, and cantaloupe on the board. Fill in the spaces with the kiwi, mango, and strawberries.
In a small bowl add the blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Toss to combine.
Add the berry mixture on the board.
Garnish with mint and small floral pieces.

ENJOY!

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

By Erin

It’s about that time of year again! Apple picking time! What do you make with all of your apples? Apple pie of course! Enjoy all the flavors of a warm apple pie this fall and surprise guests with a cinnamon roll twist on this traditional fall treat. Inspired by the favorite breakfast pastry, leftover pie makes a great breakfast the next day. Save time by using store-bought crust and cinnamon roll dough.

Ingredients

5 Cups Chopped Apple, peeled (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith Apples are best)

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup bourbon

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

1 pre-made pie crust

1 package of cinnamon rolls

Cinnamon Icing

1 Cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1-3 tablespoons whole milk

1 disposable piping bag

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees and spray a 9 inch deep pie dish with baking spray.

In medium bowl, mix together the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and bourbon and mix together.

Unroll the pie crust, and place into a 9 inch deep pie pan.

Pour the apple mixture into the pie shell.

Place the butter over the apple mixture.

Place pie onto a cookie sheet.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 450 and then bring the oven temp down to 350 degrees, continue baking for 30-45 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are a nice golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

Remove cinnamon rolls from can and place onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Following the directions on the pan, bake the cinnamon rolls as recommended.

Once they are baked, allow to cool for 5 minutes before placing them onto the top of the apple pie.

Cinnamon Icing Directions

Using a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until combined and smooth.

Pour into a piping bag.

Cut the tip and drizzle the icing over the pie.

Cut and serve!

Enjoy!