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Beat the Heat Snow Cone Syrups and Peach and Tutti Fruitti Smoothies

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This summer heat is really taking it's tole on many of us. With school back in, these syrups are a really treat to use on snow cones for the kids to cool down after school! Snow Cone and Slushie Syrups Lemon: 1 Cup Lemon Juice (fresh) + 1 Cup Sugar Peach~Mango: 1 Cup Peaches (fresh or frozen) and 1/2 cup Mango mashed + 1 Cup Sugar + 1/3 Cup Water Cherry: 1 Cup Cherries, pitted + 1 Cup Sugar + 1 Cup Water Watermelon: 4 Cups Watermelon Juice + 1 Cup Sugar Add selected ingredients in a sauce pan. Heat on medium high and mash the fruit with a spoon or potato masher while mixture comes to a boil. Boil syrup over medium high heat, watching carefully so it doesn't boil over. Boil for 5-10 minutes, or until syrup starts to thicken. Remove syrup from heat and pour through a strainer and into a bowl. Place bowl in the fridge for 2-3 hours or until completely chilled. Then transfer the finished syrup into a squeeze bottle. Store in the fridge for up to 2 months. Peach Smoothie 1 8oz can p...

SANDRA'S LEMON-KISSED HOMEMADE SIMPLE SYRUP

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A terrific addition to smoothies, hot or iced tea, cocktails, etc. Yield: 1-3/4 cups Prep: 5 Mins. Cook: 2 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water Juice of 1 large lemon METHOD In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Pour the syrup into a sterilized Mason pint jar and let cool to room temperature, then stir in freshly-squeezed and drained-through-a-sieve lemon juice. This step is necessary to omit any possible lemon seeds and pulp. Cover jar and store in refrigerator, the syrup keeps up to 6 months. ~ Enjoy!

Kale Smoothie

Created by Melanie 2 Cups Kale 1 Medium Banana 1 Cup Kefir or Plain Yogurt 2 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed or 2 Tbsp Chia Seed 1/4-1/2 Cup Orange or Apple Juice 1 Tsp Coconut Oil