Fruit Pizza for the Olympics

In honor of the opening ceremonies tonight we are having a Brazilian party with friends but I had to make my mom's fruit pizza recipe with the Olympic rings because its fun. Couldn't tell from pictures if the right bottom ring was orange or yellow so I added both. I have a bowl of fruit to add to pieces that are spare on fruit once its cut. P.S. I never do the glaze.

Fruit Pizza

Make in a sheet cake pan

Crust-

2 c. flour

2 cubes margarine

4 Tbl. Powdered sugar

(add nuts if wanted)

Combine and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool.

Cream-

8 oz. Cream cheese

1 c. powdered sugar

1 c. whipped whipping cream

Spread on top of crust. Mix cheese and sugar, add to whip. Arrange fruit (peaches, grapes, strawberries, kiwi, bananas, etc.)

Glaze-

½ c. sugar

¼ c. water

2 Tbl. Cornstarch

½ c. orange juice

½ c. lemon juice

Heat to a boil, and stir until it is thick and clear. Cool in refrigerator. Spoon over arranged fruit.

My kids love caramel apples. As soon as there is a hint of fall in the air they beg for them.

The most important rule for caramel apples is preparation. You need the apples room temperatures, washed, dried, and Popsicle sticks inserted BEFORE you make the caramel.

Caramel Apples
Adapted from Carnival Caramel Apples

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
a dash of salt
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
10-12 Popsicle sticks
10-12 medium tart apples, prepped (I love Granny Smiths!)

Decorations like gummy worms, gummy bears, sprinkles, candy corn, peanuts, chocolate, etc (optional)

Prep your apples by washing and drying them, and inserting Popsicle sticks. Make sure they are at room temperature or the caramel will not stick!

Mix the first four ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir constantly on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and cook until it reaches 248 degrees or firm ball stage. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.