Korner “| Love You” Brownie Pie For Someone Special (NAPSA)—Take a brownie era mix, a prepared pie crust, some chocolate morsels, a little icing, California figs and a big dose of “IT love you,” and you haveall the 122 cup chopped, toasted walnuts, pecans or other nuts (optional) makings for a truly special-occasion dessert. It’s so easy and so much fun, kids and adults alike 1 cup semisweet chocolate will enjoy making this browniefig pie with chocolate frosting. chips White decoratingicing,fit with writing tip Chunks of chewy, moist, flavorful California Dried Figs help set this brownie pie apart from all the rest. From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day to a special birth- day or anniversary, this simple dessert delivers a tasty message from the heart. Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice Figs are sun-dried in the orchardsof central California. Brimming with fla- vor and nutritional value, figs can add distinction to even the simplest of dishes. Five to six California dried figs provide approximately 5 grams of dietary fiber or 20 percent of your daily value along with a healthy dose of iron, calcium and potassium. The golden, slightly nutty flavored Calimyrnas and the deep purple, richly flavored Missions can be used interchangeably in dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts. Here are some tips from the California fig experts. Keep dried figs handy for a quick, nutritious snack. Figs are rich in health-promoting antioxi- dants, complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber and a wealth of essential minerals. e Add chopped figs to rice, couscous, orzo, pilaf and other 1 cup chopped Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or SunMaid Calimyrna or Mission Figs, stems removed Preheat oven to 350F. Unfold crust and pressinto 9-inch pie Rack up the brownie points when you show your love with this delicious brownie-fig pie. plate. Fold excess crust under pastas and grains to give a sweet twist to an everyday side dish. blended.Stir in figs and nuts. Spoon 3 cupsbatter into crust. Spoon any remaining batter into greased or paper-lined muffin pan cups. Bake muffins 20 to 25 minutes; bake pie 45 to 50 minutes, until pick inserted in center comes out almost clean (cover edge of crust with foil after 20 minutes). Cool on rack. e Make chopping figs easy by frequently dipping the knife in hot water. e Poach figs in juice, water, a fruity red wine, port or sherry. Include spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice or cardamom. Delicious when combined with apples, pears, peachesor apricots. e Store figs in the refrigerator after opening for optimum freshness. Sprinkle chopped figs on hot or cold cereal. “TI Love You” Brownie-Fig Pie 1 refrigerated pie crust 1 package (19- to 21-0z.) fudge brownie mix 12 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 14 cup water and press together to form edge. In bowl, stir brownie mix,oil, eggs and water until well For topping, place chocolate chips in glass measuring cup; heat in microwaveoven on high (100%) power 1 minute. Stir. Repeat heating andstirring at 20 second intervals until melted. Spread over pie and cupcakes. Cool. With decorator icing write “T Love You” or other message on pie. Makes1 pie (about 10 servings) and up to 3 or 4 cupcakes. For free recipes, contact Valley Fig Growersat P.O. Box 1987, Fresno, CA 93718-1987 or via the Internet at www.valleyfig.com.
