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Spiced Tropical Fruit Salsa Sweet and spicy, with just the right amount of heat, our favorite salsa is the perfect way to jazz up appetizers, entrees, quesadillas and broiled fish. Use your imagina- tion – the sky's the limit. 1 package (7 oz.) Sun-Maid Tropical Medley 1 ⁄2 cup apple juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch cinnamon Pinch cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons apricot jam Combine Tropical Medley, juice, vinegar, coriander, cumin, cinnamon and pepper in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in jam. Let stand 5 minutes. Store in refrigerator. Makes approx. 1 cup. Suggested Uses: Serve with grilled pork chops, shrimp or skewered chicken strips; use as a dip with tortilla chips; spoon over cream cheese, sliced Gouda or Edam and serve with crackers; stir into prepared rice pilaf just before serving. Nutrients per serving (2-3 tablespoons): Calories 140; Protein 1g; Fat 0g (Sat. Fat 0g); Carbohydrate 36g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 15mg. Marinated Sun-Maid Raisins A savory combination of herbs blended with sweet, chewy raisins and extra-virgin olive oil. Spoon over baked squash, sprinkle on salads or serve with grilled lean meats to spruce up an everyday dish. 3 ⁄4 cup Sun-Maid Raisins 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds until warm. Stir. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until cool. Raisins can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. Makes 1 cup. Suggested Uses: Stir marinated raisins into caramelized sweet yellow onions and use as a pizza topping with mozzarella and goat cheese; or fill appetizer phyllo cups, top with goat cheese and bake until warm. For a tasty side dish, toss marinated raisins with roasted carrots during last 5 minutes of baking. Nutrients per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 110; Protein 0g; Fat 7g (Sat. Fat 1g); Carbohydrate 13g; Dietary Fiber less than 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 150mg. It only takes 1 /4 cup of dried fruit to give you one 5 A Day serving.