Thursday, January 22, 2015

Papaya!!!

              Papayas are a rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C, B, & E vitamins,  potassium, copper, magnesium, and fiber. These nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. 
              Papaya contains several unique protein-digesting enzymes including papain and chymopapain. These enzymes have been shown to help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns. In addition, the antioxidant nutrients found in papay are also great for reducing inflammation!


Made Papaya Lemon fruit tarts!

 

Fruit tart crust

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks butter softened

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

For the crust: In a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, flour, and butter, and process until the mixture forms a ball. With your fingers, press the dough into a tart pan.... or two :) depending on what size you want, taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides. Pat until the crust is even. Bake for 10 minutes, until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

Lemon/Papaya Filling

Juice from 5 or 6 Lemons
process 1 half of a Papaya in a food processor
zest from 5 or 6 lemons
6 large eggs
3/4 cup of sugar
Honey about 3 Tbsp.

Mix lemon juice, lemon zest,  papaya, eggs, sugar, and honey into a bowl. Mix until smooth. bake for pour onto cooled crust and bake 20 min If you want  just lemon take out the papaya and add the juice and zest of 4 more lemons. Sorry the pics aren't better. Still working on the whole photography thing. :P





 

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