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Love FruitLove Fruit !Our Fruit for Life product range is available from the Dried Fruit section of all major supermarkets and many independant specialty stores throughout Australia.

Delicious and nutritious, dried fruits have always been a cooking favourite and our recipe booklet is packed with mouth-watering recipes to tempt your taste buds. But did you know that dried fruits have benefits that extend far beyond the kitchen?

Dried fruits are concentrated packages of nutrition, rich in fibre, potassium, and other essential nutrients. High in energy and low in fat, dried fruit makes a healthy, convenient snack.Recent studies have shown that dried fruit is also high in antioxidants and offers many of the same health benefits as fresh fruit. Unlike their seasonal fresh counterparts, your favourite dried fruits are always available enabling you to easily get your daily fruit fix.Dried fruits are a quick and convenient way to add delicious fruit to your favourite recipes and, unlike fresh fruit, they can add texture to your cooking without going soft and mushy.Dried fruit is a terrific ingredient to keep in the cupboard for when there is no fresh fruit in the house. Blueberry pancakes, mango smoothies or salads and sundaes studded with tasty dried fruit can easily appear on the table.No peeling and no slicing - Fruit for Life premium apple rings are a perfect fruit to reconstitute and can substitute fresh apple in pies and crumbles or simply

stew and serve with ice cream.When you need to reconstitute dried fruit for cooking use equal parts liquid and fruit. Recipes calling for fruit in sauces - compotes, or toppings should use twice as much liquid as fruit. Fruit will reconstitute faster in hot liquid or when simmered but if you prefer not to cook or heat fruit, it can be soaked for several hours or overnight in cold water. Use a tightly sealed container that can be shaken or turned over, helping to mix the fruit and water. To reconstitute dried fruit more quickly in cold water, dice it into smaller pieces. Diced fruit will usually only take two or three hours whereas whole pieces of fruit should be allowed to soak overnight.

Storage - Our delicious gourmet fruits are carefully packed to ensure the utmost quality. Once the pack is opened ideally store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in a cool dry place. Our Exotic fruits can be stored in their re-sealable bag.

Over time fruit such as figs and sultanas may get a white substance on the surface. This is the natural sugar in the fruit which has risen to the surface and crystallised. Sugaring will be dissolved during cooking, by steaming, brief microwave exposure or can be rinsed off with hot running water.

Super Berries Berries are often described as “super foods,” with research showing that in their raw form they are among the fruits highest in antioxidant content and that they are excellent sources of several phytochemicals. Regardless of the research there is absolutely no doubt that a handful of berries are a delicious, healthy energy boost, easily eaten as a convenient snack or simply add them to many of your regular meals. Try sprinkling a few berries on cereal, yoghurt, salads and rice, add to smoothies or your favourite baking recipes. Fruit for Life Goji Berries can be soaked in boiling water to make a refreshing cup of tea.

Dried FigsFigs have one of the highest calcium contents and are a great source of fibre and all round nourishment. For individuals who cannot tolerate other sources of calcium, figs are a great tasty alternative. We have to remember the importance of our calcium intake: • from a growing baby• a breast feeding mum• those torrid teenage years • to mid life crisis • ageing and bone deteriorationCalcium intake should range from 1000-1500mg depending upon your age. Women over the age of 30 require 1200-1500mg daily as bone mass is either lost or maintained until menopause.Easy ways to increase your family’s calcium intake:• With breakfast, have a fig, open and place a roasted

almond in the middle - crunchy and nutritious!• A little sweetness after that evening meal – a

couple of dried figs with a cube of cheese.

Baking and Snacking

Produced from premium quality apples, Fruit for Life Apple Rings are plump and flavoursome, making an ideal snack. With no peeling, coring or cutting required, Fruit for Life Apple Rings are a great ingredient to keep in the cupboard for crumbles, cakes, muffins and pies. Fruit for life Philippine Mango slices are bursting with flavour. Not only do they make a convenient snack, they are perfect for all types of cooking and baking. Try adding them to stir fries, curries, stuffing, rice or salads. Mums and Dads will love livening up baking, puddings and desserts with the tantalising tastes and colours. Add to cereals, yoghurt, lunch boxes and cheese platters – the possibilities are endless!Fruit for Life Roasted Coconut Chips and Banana Crisps are a snacking sensation. Light and crunchy, they are great for snacking from the pack or sprinkling on your favourite foods and taste simply irresistible!

What’s New!The most delicious dried mango you’ve ever eaten, now in a strap - Phillipine Mango Straps. Five individually wrapped lunch box serves in every pack.A healthy, energising snack, Fruit for Life’s® Dried Banana Straps are created from premium quality banana. Rolled into an ‘easy to eat’ snack they are thin, tender and packed with goodness! Delicious tasting banana that won’t squash in your bag!With their natural sweetness and honey like flavour, Fuji apples are considered by many to be the perfect eating apple. A healthy, energising snack, Fruit for Life’s® Fuji Apple Slices are perfect for ‘on the go’ lifestyles.

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Fresh Ideas with Dried Fruit• Liven up cereal, porridge or yoghurt with a sprinkle of

dried fruit.• Add dried fruit to lassis or smoothies.• Keep a supply of dried fruit compote or sauce in the

freezer - an icy treat for the kids or re-heat and drizzle on ice-cream or yoghurt.

• Garnish desserts, cakes and cocktails.• Make an edible bracelet for your toddler!• Ideal entertainer - add a selection of dried fruits to a

cheese platter.• Have a fondue party with dried fruit dippers!• Dried fruit is a nutritious replacement for lollies and

lunch box snacks that are high in additives and fat.• Keep dried fruit in your bag, car glove box, your desk

drawer, everywhere! It’s the perfect ‘on the go’ snack.• Impress friends and family with dried fruit gift hampers.• Always keep our handy Fruit for Life booklet in your

handbag for those last minute gourmet recipe ideas!

Our recipe selection...

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8 RicottaHotcakeswithDriedBerryMixandMascarpone

9 MedleyofSeasonalFruitswithDriedBlueberriesandYoghurt

10 BircherMuesli

10 DriedBlueberriesandRicottaBruschetta

11 DriedBlueberryandAlmondBiscotti

12 BerryFlorentines

13 GojiBerryCookies

14 OatPearandDriedBlueberryLoaf

16 DriedMangoandCoconutRiceSalad

18 PandanusPannaCottawithDriedMangoandPassionfruit

19 DriedMangoandRoastedCoconutSalsa

20 DriedMangoandRoastedCoconutChipsIceCreamLog

21 RoastedCoconutandLemon,HerbChickenSchnitzels

22 SmokedChicken,DriedMangoandCucumberSalad

23 ChargrilledBeefwithDriedAppleandGreenPapayaSalad

24 DriedAppleandAlmondPuddings

25 DriedFigPilaf

26 DriedFigandBerryScones

27 Fig,CaramelisedOnionandBlueCheeseTarts

28 FigandGojiBerryEnergyBites

29 Fig,SunDriedTomatoandGoatsCheeseBruschetta

30 FigJam

31 RoastTurkeywithDriedFigs,AlmondandLemonThymeStuffing

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Ricotta Hotcakes with Dried Berry Mix & Mascarpone1⅓ cups ricotta¾ cup milk4 eggs, separated1 cup plain flour1 tspn baking powderpinch of salt50g butter

75g Fruit for Life Berry Mix with Sultanas200g mascarpone2 bananas, sliced on the diagonalmaple syrup

Placericotta,milkandeggyolksinamixingbowlandmixtocombine.Sifttheflour,bakingpowderandsaltintoabowl.Addtothericottamixtureandmixuntiljustcombined.Placeeggwhitesinacleandrybowlandbeatuntilstiffpeaksform.Foldeggwhitesthroughbatterintwobatches,withalargemetalspoon.Lightlygreasealargenon-stickfryingpanwithasmallportionofthebutteranddrop2tablespoonsofbatterperhotcakeintothepan.Cookoverlowtomediumheatfor2minutesoruntilhotcakeshavegoldenundersides.Turnhotcakesandcookontheothersideuntilgoldenandcookedthrough.

To serveTransfertoaplateandquicklyassemblewithotheringredients.Sliceonebananalengthwaysontoaplate;stack3hotcakesontopwithadollopofmascarponeandBerryMix.Drizzlewithmaplesyrup.Serves 6-8

Medley of Seasonal Fruits with Dried Blueberries & Yoghurt4 navel oranges, segmented2 pink grapefruits, segmented2 kiwifruit, chunked

1½ cups Fruit for Life Dried Blueberries150ml Grand Marnier or liqueur of choice

SoakDriedBlueberriesinGrandMarnier.Arrangetossedfruitsequallyamongst4prettyglassdishes.Placeagenerousdollopofyoghurtoneachandgarnishwithasprinkleofroastedslitheredalmondsandpistachios.

For a delicious twistSubstitutesomeoftheBluberrieswithIncaBerriesandsprinklewithFruitforLifeRoastedCoconutChips

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Dried Blueberries & Ricotta Bruschetta

Bircher Muesli

4 slices Sourdough, toasted100g ricotta1 bunch rhubarb

35g Fruit for Life Dried Blueberries1 orange juicedhoney

2 cups rolled oats1 cup Fruit for Life Berry Mix with Sultanas1 cup apple juice/orange juice1⅓ cup skim milk

1 cup yoghurt⅓ cup slithered roasted almonds1 apple, grated1 tbsn honey

Onathicksliceofwarmsourdoughtoastorbrioche,spreadalayerofricotta.Topwithshortlengthsofrhubarbthathavebeensimmeredinorangejuiceanddriedblueberriesuntilsoft.Drizzlethetopgenerouslywithhoney.Serves 4

Placeoatsandapplejuiceinabowlandmix.Addmilk,yogurt,¾oftheBerryMix,almonds,gratedapplemixandcoverovernight.Serveinabowl,withadollopofyoghurt,drizzlewithhoneyandsprinkletheremainingBerryMixontop.

Dried Blueberry and Almond Biscotti1 cup caster sugar2 eggs1 2/3 cup plain flour, sifted1 teaspoon baking powder, sifted

½ cup raw almonds140g Fruit for Life Dried Blueberries (Try substituting our Berry Mix, dried figs or diced dried mango)

Combinesugarandeggsinalargemixingbowl.Whisktocombine.Addflour,bakingpowder,almondsandBerrymix.Stiruntilwellcombined.Turnoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneaduntilsmooth.Dividedoughinhalf.Shapedoughintotwo30cmlogs.Placeonabakingtraylinedwithbakingpaper.Bakeinapreheatedoven180°C/160°C(fan-forced)for30to35minutesoruntiljustgolden.Leavetocoolfor20minutes,thenusingaserratedknifecutlogsinto1cmslices.Reduceovento140°C/120°C(fan-forced).Placeslices,inasinglelayeronbakingtrays.Bakefor10minutes,turnslicesover.Bakeforafurther10minutesoruntilcrisp.Transfertoawireracktocool.Makes about 60 Try substituting

ourFruitforLifeBerryMix,Figs,IncaBerriesordicedMango

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Berry Florentines

150g Fruit for Life Berry Mix with Sultanas1 cup shredded coconut1 cup flaked almonds

2 cups cornflakes395ml condensed milk200g good quality milk or dark chocolate

Placeallingredientsexceptforthechocolateintoalargebowlandgentlymixtogetheruntilalldryingredientsarecoatedwiththecondensedmilk.Placespoonfulsofthemixtureontoalinedbakingtrayandflattenslightlycreatingacircle.Foruniformcirclesplaceaneggringorcookiecutteronthetrayandpressspoonfulsofthemixtureintothering.Gentlyflattenandremoveringtocreateeachflorentine.Bakeinapreheatedoven160°Cfor15minsoruntillightlybrowned.Removefromovenandallowtocoolcompletelyonthebakingtray.Meltthechocolateandspreadoverthebottomofeachflorentine.Placethemonafreshlylinedbakingtrayandrefrigerateuntilset.Makes about 12

Gift Idea Individually wrapped florentines make an inexpensive and impressive gift.

Goji Berry Cookies75g Fruit for Life Dried Goji Berries½ cup shredded coconut½ cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup besan flour *(gluten free)

125g butter¼ cup golden syrup½ teaspoon bicarbonate soda1 tablespoon boiling water

CombinedriedGojiberries,coconut,sugar,flourandoatsinalargemixingbowl.Combinebutterandgoldensyrupinasmallsaucepan.Stiroverlowheatuntilmixturecomestotheboil.Combinebicarbonatesodaandwaterinasmalljug;stirintobuttermixture.Addbuttermixturetodryingredientsandstiruntilcombined.Rolltablespoonsofmixtureintoballs.Placeonabakingtray,linedwithbakingpaper.Bakeinapreheatedoven120°C/100°C(fan-forced)for15-20minutesoruntilgolden.Transfertoawireracktocool.Makes 12

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Oat, Pear & Dried Blueberry LoafTopping25g rolled oats55g brown sugar2 tbsn plain flour25g chilled butter, cut into small pieces Cake100g rolled oats375ml boiling water150g unsalted butter, diced115g brown sugar

55g caster sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 185g plain flourpinch of salt1 tspn baking powder60g Fruit for Life Dried Blueberries2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced

Preheatovento180°C.Tomakethetopping,placealltheingredientsintoabowlandrubthebutterintothemixturewithyourfingertipsuntilwellincorporatedandsmallclumpsform.Tomakethecake,placetheoatsintoabowlandpourovertheboilingwater.Stirandleavetocooluntillukewarm.Creamthebutterandsugarinabowluntilpaleandcreamy.Addtheeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Mixinthevanilla.Sifttheflour,saltandbakingpowderintothebowl.Drainanyexcesswaterofftheoats.Addtheoatstothemixtureandfoldtocombine.Spreadtwo-thirdsofthemixtureintoagreasedornon-stick19x11cmloaftin.Sprinklewiththepearsanddriedblueberries,topwiththeremainingcakebatterthensprinklethetoppingoverevenly.Bakefor1hour10minutes,oruntilaskewerinsertedintothecentreofthecakecomesoutclean.Turnoutontoaplatebeforequicklytransferringtoawirerackwiththetoppingfacingupwards.Leavetocoolslightlybeforecutting.

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Dried Mango and Coconut Rice Salad100g jasmine rice (or basmati)1 tspn unsalted butter130ml water20g Thai basil150g Camargue red rice1 red pepper, thinly sliced10g mint leaves, roughly chopped10g coriander leaves, roughly chopped2 spring onions, thinly sliced1 fresh red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped

grated zest and juice of 1 lemon50g Fruit for Life Dried Mango Slices, finely sliced60g roasted salted peanuts, roughly broken up50g Fruit for Life Roasted Coconut Chips2 tbsn ground nut oil25g crisp-fried shallots (home-made or bought)salt

Cooktherice.Placethejasminericeandbutterinasmallsaucepanandplaceonamediumheat.Addalittlesalt,thewaterandhalftheThaibasil(keeptheleavesattachedtothestalk).Bringtotheboil,thencoverandcookonaslowsimmerfor15-20minutes.Removeanddiscardthebasil.Spreadoutthericeonaflattraytocooldown.

Cooktheredriceinplentyofboilingwater(asyouwouldcookpastabutwithnosalt)for20minutes,oruntilitiscookedthrough.Drainandspreadonatraytocooldown.

Pickofftheleavesoftheremainingbasilandchopthemuproughly.Placetheminalargemixingbowl.Addthejasmineandredricetogetherwithalltheremainingingredients,apartfromtheshallots,andstirjusttomix.Tasteandadjusttheseasoning.Transferthesaladintoservingbowlsandgarnishwithcrisp-friedshallots,ifyoulike.

Serves 4

Camargue Red RiceisarelativelynewvarietyofricecultivatedinthewetlandsoftheCamargueregionofsouthernFrance.Itsdistinctiveredcolourwilllivenupyoursalads,whileitsnuttyflavourandfirm,chewytexturealsoaddgoodbite.Itisashort-grainedandunmilledvarietyofriceandisthereforequitesticky.Thericehasnotbeenpolishedandtheouterbranlayersareleftintact,whichiswhyithasanunusualredcolour.Variation Experimentwiththedifferentricevarietiesavailablefromyourlocalgrowersmarketorsupermarket.

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Pandanus Panna Cotta with Dried Mango and Passionfruit4 tspn gelatine powder250ml (1 cup) milk70g caster sugar1 pandanus leaf, tied in a knot½ vanilla bean, split lengthways

400ml single creamTopping70g Fruit for Life Dried Mango Slices, thinly sliced250g passionfruit pulp (8 passionfruit)mint leaves

Place3tablespoonsofwaterintoasmallbowlandsprinkleonthegelatineevenly.Leavethegelatinetospongeandswell.

Putthemilk,sugar,pandanusleafandvanillabeaninasmallsaucepan.Bringtoaverygentlesimmerfor10minutestoinfusetheflavours,butbecarefulnottoboilthemilk.Removefromtheheatandleavetoinfuseforanother10minutes.Discardthepandanusleaf.

Addthespongedliquidtothemilkandstiruntilcompletelydissolved.Strainthewarmmilkintoabowlthroughafinesieveandrefrigerateuntilhalfset.Whipthecreamuntilsoftpeaksform.Gentlyfoldthewhippedcreamintothemilkmixtureandpourintosix125mlramekins.Refrigerateuntilset.

CombinethefinelyslicedDriedMangoandpassionfruitandmixwell.

To serve

Brieflydipthebaseoftheramekinsintowarmwater,andthenturnthepannacottaoutontoindividualservingplates.Drizzlewiththedriedmangoandpassionfruit.Garnishwithamintleaf.

Serves 8

Dried Mango & Roasted Coconut Salsa75g Fruit for Life Dried Mango diced2 red onions diced2 spring onions sliced diagonally1 fresh red chilli, seeded and slithered¼ cup fresh mint leaves, shredded

2 tbsn fresh lime juice2 tbsn olive oilSalt & pepper40g Fruit for Life roasted coconut chipsFresh coriander to garnish

TossalltheingredientstogetherServewithhotsmokedtroutfillet&afreshlimewedge

Serves 4

Summer SensationAlighthealthydishthatisperfectforaluncheon.FollowwithadeliciousMedleyofSeasonalFruitswithDriedBlueberries&Yoghurt

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Dried Mango and Roasted Coconut Chips Ice Cream Log 1 litre creamy vanilla ice-cream75g Fruit for Life Dried Philippine Mango40g Fruit for Life Roasted Coconut Chips

250ml thick vanilla custardextra Fruit for Life Dried Mango, to garnishpassion fruit pulp, to serve

Placeice-creaminalargemixingbowandleavetosoften.Combinemangosliceswithboilingwaterinasmallbowl.Standfor10minutesoruntilsoft.Transfertoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Placehalfthecoconutchipsinabowlandlightlycrush.Combineice-creamandcustard.Gentlystirthroughmangoandcoconut.Spoonmixtureintoa8cmx22cmloafpanlinedwithplasticwrap.Coverandfreezeovernight.Turnice-creamoutontoaservingplate.Topwithextraslicedmango,coconutchipsandpassionfruitpulp.Serves 8-10

Roasted Coconut and Lemon, Herb Chicken Schnitzels8 chicken tenderloins, trimmed⅓ cup plain flour2 eggs½ cup fresh wholemeal bread crumbs½ cup crushed Fruit for Life Roasted Coconut Chips1 lemon, rind finely grated

½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped¼ cup sage leaves, finely chopped2 tbsn butterextra-light olive oil, for fryingsalt and pepperlemon wedges

Preheatoverto130°C.Placechickenbetween2sheetsofplasticwrapandpoundwithameatmalletorrollingpinuntil4mmthick.Combineflour,salt,pepperonalargeplate.Lightlywhiskeggsinashallowdish.Combinetheroastedcoconutchips,breadcrumbs,lemonrind,parsleyandsageinaseparateshallowdish.

Lightlycoatthechickenintheseasonedflour,shakingoffexcess.Dipineggthencoatinbreadcrumbcoconutmixture,pressingcrumbsonwithfingertipstosecure.

Place1tablespoonbutterinalargefryingpan.Pouroilintopanuntil1cmdeep.Heatovermedium-highheatuntilhot.Cookschnitzels,inbatches,for2to3minuteseachsideoruntilgolden.Drainonpapertowel.

Placeonabakingtrayinoventokeepwarmwhilecookingremainingschnitzels.

Serves 4

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Smoked Chicken, Dried Mango and Cucumber Salad50g Fruit for Life Dried Philippine Mango200g mixed lettuce leaves400g smoked chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced1 lebanese cucumber, peeled, halved, thinly sliced1/4 cup Fruit for Life Roasted Coconut Chips

Dressing2 tablespoons olive oil¼ cup lemon juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon caster sugar

Combinemangosliceswithboilingwaterinasmallbowl.Standfor10minutesoruntilsoft.DrainandcutintothinslicesArrangelettuce,mango,chicken,cucumberandcoconutonaservingplate.Whisktogetheroil,lemonjuice,mustardandsugarinasmalljug.Drizzledressingoversalad.Serves 4

Chargrilled Beef with Dried Apple and Green Papaya Salad4 beef rump steaks or sirloin steaks, trimmed1 tablespoon peanut oilDressing 2 garlic cloves, peeled1 long red chilli, deseeded and chopped (not hot)1½ tbsn shaved palm sugar3 tbsn lime juice2 tbsn fish sauce

Salad½ green papaya, peeled, deseeded and finely julienned4 cherry tomatoes, quartered1 small handful mint leaves1 small handful Thai basil leaves1 small handful coriander leaves70g Fruit for Life Dried Apple Rings, slithered1 tbsn ground roasted peanuts

Heatachargrillpanorbarbecuehotplateovermedium-highheat.Addtheoil,thencookthebeeffor2-3minutesoneachsideoruntilcookedtomedium.Restfor5mins,thenslicethinly.

Tomakedressing,useamortarandpestletopoundthegarlicandchillitogether.Workinthesugar,limejuiceandfishsauce,poundinguntilthesugardissolves.Putallthesaladingredientsinalargebowl,addthedressingandtosswell.

Toserve

Assembleslicesofbeefindividuallyplated,toppedwithanestofsalad,thensprinklewithgroundpeanuts.

Serves 4

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Dried Apple and Almond Puddings150g unsalted butter150g caster sugar18 Fruit for Life Dried Apple Rings1 tspn natural vanilla extractBatter175g unsalted butter, cubed

175g caster sugar3 eggs100g almond meal100g plain flour2 tspn baking powder1 tspn cinnamon

Preheattheovento180°C.Placeasaucepanoveramediumtohighheatandaddthebutterandsugar.Stiruntilthebutterismeltedandthesugardissolved.Addtheappleringsandvanillaandcookfor10minutes,oruntilsoftandcaramelised.

Tomakethebatter,creamthebutterandsugaruntilpaleandcreamy.Addtheeggs,oneatatime,stirringuntilwellcombined.Foldinthealmondmeal,flour,bakingpowderandcinnamonandmixuntilcombined.

Lightlygreaseandlinesix250mlovenprooframekins.Arrangethecaramelizedappleringsonthebottom.Dividethebatterevenlybetweentheramekinsandsmoothoverwiththebackofaspoon.Cookforabout25minutesoruntillightlygolden.

Runaknifearoundtheedgeofeachramekintheninvertontoaservingdish.

Servewithcream.

Serves 6

Dried Fig Pilaf1 ¼ cups long grain basmati rice, rinsed, drained1 tablespoon olive oil1 red onion, finely chopped2 cups chicken stock1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced

1 cup finely chopped Fruit for Life Dried Figs1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley¼ cup Fruit for Life Roasted Coconut Chips

HeatoilInalargeheavybasedpanoverlowheat.Addonionandcookuntilsoftened.Stirinriceandcookfor1minute.Addstockandlemonjuice.Bringtotheboil.Coverandsimmeroverlowheatfor10minutes.Removefromheat.Coverandstandfor5minutes.Stirthroughfigs,lemonrind,parsleyandcoconut.Serves 4

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Fig and Berry Scones

2 cups self-raising flour1 teaspoon icing sugar mixture40g cold butter, finely chopped300-340mls buttermilk

½ cup finely chopped Fruit for Life Dried Figs150g Fruit for Life Berry Mix with Sultanas or Fruit for Life Blueberries

Combineflourandsugarinamixingbowl.Useyourfingerstorubinthebutteruntilmixtureresemblesbreadcrumbs.(Youcanuseafoodprocessorifyoulike)Addmilk,figsandberrymix.Usearound-bladedknifetoformasoftstickydough.Turnoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneadlightlyuntilsmooth.Pressdoughouttoabouta3cmthickness.Usinga5cmpastrycutter,cutintorounds.Placesconesinabakingpan.Bakeinapreheatedoven220°C/200°C(fan-forced)for12-15minutesoruntilcooked.Servewithjamandcream.Makes approx. 16

Dried Fruit isgreatforbakingscones,andcookiesasthemoistureinthefruitislowandwon’tgomushywhencooked.

Fig, Caramelised Onion and Blue CheeseTarts4 medium onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup balsamic vinegar24 shortcrust pastry cases

12 Fruit for Life Dried Figs, sliced150g blue cheese, cut into 2cm pieces

Heatoilinamediumsaucepanovermediumheat.Addonionsandvinegar.Cookfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Reduceheattolow.Coverandcook,stirringeveryfewminutesfor40minutesoruntilcaramelized.Preheatovento180°C/160°C(fanforced).Placepastrycasesonabakingtray.Fillpastrycaseswithcheeseandfigsslices.Bakefor5minutesoruntilcheesejuststartstomelt.Topwithonionandserve.Makes 24

Variationtrymakingyourowncaseswithpufforshortcrustpastrysheets.Inceasecookingtimesopastryisgolden.

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Fig and Goji Berry Energy Bites100g Fruit for Life Goji Berries375g Fruit for Life Premium Quality Figs50g pepitas

50g macadamia nuts50g whole almonds20g sesame seeds20g linseeds2 tbsn honey

Placefigs,macadamianuts,almonds,sesameseedsandlinseedsinafoodprocessorandpulseuntilcombinedintoastickymixture.Donotoverprocessorthenutswillturnintoapaste.AddtheGojiBerries,honeyandpepitasandmixthroughwithyourhands.Pressmixtureintoalamingtontraylinedwithbakingpaperandflattenwiththepalmofyourhand.Usingametalspatulacarefullypushtheenddownthroughthemixturedividingitintosquares.Donotdragthespatulathroughthemixture.Refrigerateuntilfirm.Optional: Dipthebottomofeachsquareinmeltedchocolateorcarob.Thiswillhelpkeepthesquaresfirmlytogetherandtastesdelicious.

Makes 24 VariationTryreplacinghalfofthegojiberrieswithournewIncaBerriesforanevenbiggerantioxidantboost!

Fig, Sun Dried Tomato and Goats Cheese Bruschetta1 ciabatta loafolive oil spray8 Fruit for Life Dried Figs, thinly sliced1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

120g goats cheese, crumbled¼ cup flat leaf parsley, roughly choppedextra virgin olive oil, to serve

Cutciabattainslicesabout1cmthick.Spraywithoilandtoast.Combinefigs,tomatoes,cheeseandparsleyintobowl.Tossuntilwellcombined.Dividemixtureevenlybetweentoast.Drizzlewithoilandserve.Makes about 8

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Fig Jam375g Fruit for Life Dried Figs1 lemon zest

200g white sugar

Slicedriedfigsinhalf,removingthestem,andsoaktheminwaterovernighttosoften.Placethefigsandlemonzestinasaucepanandcoverwithwater.Cookoveramediumheatfor3hours,makingsurethereisalwaysenoughwatertocoverfigs.Addsugarandturnuptohigh,stirringcontinuouslyforabout10minutesoruntilsugarhascompletelydissolved.Turnjamdowntolowheat.Placeaspoonfulofjamonaplateandplaceinthefridgetosetandtesttheconsistency.Whenthetestjamiscool,itshouldnotmovearoundtheplate.Ifitisstilltoorunny,placebackonmediumheatstirringcontinuously.Keeptestinguntilyougettheconsistencyyouprefer.Pourintosterilisedjars,whilestillhotandseal.Makes 800g

Cheese Platter FavouriteFigjamistheperfectaccompanimentforsharpcheeses.

Spiceyourjamupwithcinnamonandcloves

Roast Turkey with Dried Figs, Almond and Lemon Thyme Stuffing15 whole Fruit for Life Figs, sliced1 large turkey approximately 3.5 kilos2 cloves garlic, sliced2 cups jasmine rice, cooked⅓ cup shredded almonds

1 small bunch fresh thymezest from 1 lemon1 medium onion, diced1 apple, diced1 eggsalt and pepper1 tbsn olive oil

Combinealltheingredientstogethertomakethestuffing.Place¾ofthestuffinginsidetheturkey,placetheremainderunderthebreastoftheturkey.Rubtheturkeywithoil,saltandpepper.Coverwithfoilandcookinapreheatedovenat180°Cfor2hours.Removefoilandcookforafurther1houroruntilcooked.Testwithskeweruntilclearjuicesappear.Serves 6

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