Get Passionate About Peaches (NAPSA)—Oncee a fruit of the gods and still associated with beauty and goodness, peaches have been enticing people worldwide for more than 3,000 years. America’s love of peaches began in the 1600s. Since then, we have been passionate about peachesin all types of treats: pies, puddings, smoothies, baked goods and more. In faet, each American consumes about five pounds of peachesevery year. In celebration of summer, rekindle your affection for this flavorful fruit with these delicious recipes topped with Reddi-wip real whipped cream. Quick Peach MelbaTrifle 1 package(3.4 oz.) French vanilla instant pudding mix 2 cups milk 1 prepared sponge cake(8inch loaf) 1% cup strawberry or raspberry jam 2 cupsfresh or frozen peach slices Reddi-wip real whipped cream Prepare pudding mix with milk according to package directions; set aside. Cut cake into %-inch slices and line bot- tom andsides of a large glass serving bowl. Using a teaspoon, drop dollops of jam over cake slices, using about half the jam. Spoon one-third of the pudding over cake and spoon half the peach slices (drained, if necessary) on top. Add another layer of cakeslices, pressing down gently. Repeat layers of jam, pudding and peaches; top with layer of pud- Peach Fun Facts and Tips from Reddi-wip Did you know? In Victorian England, a peach cost the equivalent of $5.00 Beat the summer heat with a quick Peach MelbaTrifle. ding. Cover and chill until serving time, up to 12 hours. Just before serving, cover entire top with swirls of Reddiwip real whipped cream. Serve immediately. Serves 8-10. Royal Purple Peaches 6 cups water 2 cups sugar 6 ripe peaches,peeled, halved andpitted 4 tsp. vanilla 1 cup marionberries or blackberries The United States produces about 20 percent of the world’s peaches Peaches are a great source of vitamin C and contribute vitamin A and fiber to the diet Peach tips Peak seasonfor peaches is June through September Look for slightly firm peaches with a sweet fragrance and no tan spots Ripenpeachesin a brown paper bag and store at room temperature To keepsliced peaches from browning,toss lightly in lemon juice @ 1 Thsp. raspberry brandy (optional) Reddi-wip real whipped berry pure, %4 cup sugar and brandy, if desired. Cover and chill. To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer 2 peach halves to each dessert dish. Spoon berry mixture over peaches. Pipe Reddi-wip around edges of dishes so peaches show through in center. Makes6 servings. In a Dutch oven, combine water and 2 cups sugar; heat to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add peach halves. Return to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until peaches are tender. Stir in vanilla. Carefully transfer peaches and cooking liquid to a very large bowl; cover and chill. Meanwhile, press berries througha sieve; discard seeds. In a small bowl, stir together Enjoy other easy and delicious recipes, plus receive a 35-cent coupon toward the purchase of a can of Reddi-wip real whipped cream, in the Shake Up Your Recipes booklet from Reddi-wip. For a free copy, send a stamped, self-addressed #10 business-sized envelope to: Shake Up Your Recipes Cookbook Offer, P.O. Box 5524, Dept. P, Riverton, NJ 08077-0806. Allow six to eight weeks for delivery. Also, visit www.reddi-wip.com for more fresh recipe ideas. % cup sugar cream
