Full Moon Harvest Blend

Ingredients:

1 (2-ounce) bag caramel microwave popping corn
1 cup dried apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoons ground allspice

Directions:

Prepare corn according to microwave package directions; discard un popped kernels.
After coating popped corn with mix in bag, place in a large bowl instead of spreading on cookie sheet.
Immediately stir in apples and raisins.
In small bowl, combine spices then sprinkle over popcorn mixture.
Toss gently to coat popcorn and fruit.

Makes 1 1/2 quart mix.

Variations: Heat chocolate chips and drizzle over popcorn. Mix thoroughly and drop by spoonful's onto a cookie sheet to harden for a chocolate delight.

Liven up your usual brown bag lunch by replacing potato chips with a bag full of popping corn that has been seasoned with your favorite topping.

Serve popcorn in a new way by baking a mixture of popcorn, cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and green onion.

Source: Best Recipes Magazine October 1992

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Cooking Tips:

Pumpkin substitute: At the last minute, you find that you thought you had pumpkin for a recipe, then you find out you don't. You might just have some sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are a good substitute for pumpkin, and pumpkin is a good substitute for sweet potatoes (in certain recipes).

Pie Crust: If you are having trouble with your crust browning too soon around the rim, place some tin foil around it prevent burning.

Frying Turkey: If you are frying a turkey, please use precautions, and the correct type of oil. Peanut oil is the best oil to use as it has a lower flash point, and doesn't catch on fire as easily as other oils. NEVER fry a turkey indoors!

Injecting a Turkey: There are several Cajun marinades (and others) that come with an injector to add more flavor. Personally, I like the marinades that Tony Chachere makes.

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