"This is an authentic version of the popular wine drink. You can add any fruit that you want, but I find that apples and pears absorb all the rum. This one is not diluted with carbonated beverages."

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lemon
• 1 lime
• 1 orange
• 1 1/2 cups rum
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
• 1 cup orange juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Have the fruit, rum, wine, and orange juice well chilled. Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors.
2. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.

SERVINGS : 6

California Peach Sangria

"California peaches and peach puree make this sangria sweet, fruity and refreshing."

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc), chilled
• 1 cup Summerwhite® peach puree
• 1/2 cup peach brandy
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 peach, pitted and thinly sliced
• 4 slices lime
• To garnish:
• Mint sprigs

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together the wine, peach puree and brandy in a large pitcher. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add fruit slices, pressing against the side of the pitcher with a large spoon to release some of the juices. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with mint sprigs.

SERVINGS : 6

Peanut Salad

"Recipe of caramel pudding layered with bananas and peanuts."

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup chopped Spanish peanuts

DIRECTIONS

1. In large saucepan over medium heat, stir together brown sugar, flour, salt and eggs, stirring until eggs are incorporated and sugar is dissolved. Continue to stir and add milk, slowly, until mixture thickens, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
2. In a glass serving bowl, layer portions of pudding with bananas and chopped peanuts. Chill until serving.

"8 SERVINGS"

Peaches and Cream Pops

"Creamy and fruity, these refreshing frozen peach and yogurt pops are delightful to eat and easy to make."

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup peeled, chopped fresh California peaches
• 1/3 cup peeled, pureed fresh California peaches
• 2/3 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt

DIRECTIONS

1. Puree 1/2 cup of peaches in blender or food processor until smooth. Lightly swirl together peach puree, yogurt and remaining 1/2 cup of peaches together in a small bowl. Spoon into 4 popsicle molds and insert handle. Freeze for at least 4 hours.

FOOTNOTE

• * For extra sweet pops, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey to yogurt before swirling.