Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Ingredients:
6 cups pared, cored and cubed Pears, any variety
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp sugar

Preparation Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50

Ingredients:
1 large acorn squash (approximately 32 oz)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Serving Size: 1 cup
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:
1 can white beans
1 small finely chopped onion
1 cup water

Serving Size: 2 bars
Yield: 30 servings

Ingredients:
1/3 cup dry milk, nonfat
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

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