When everyone’s staying home and it’s mom who does most of the kitchen and cooking work, know that even kids can be mommy’s little helpers, too. Rather than being nannied by gadgets, kids helping out mom in the kitchen is a healthy and fun way to enjoy the day. It teaches children little things about responsibilities. It also helps mom do her cooking duties without missing out on bonding with her kids.

This summer, why not start doing just that, with Mega Prime Quality Fruit Cocktail? As colorful as it is, there are fun and easy fruit cocktail recipes that you can do with your kids. So put your aprons on, gather the kids, and let’s get started!

Easy-Does-It Fruit Cocktail Float

Ingredients: 

• 12 pcs. graham crackers
• 2 cans of Mega Prime Quality Fruit Cocktail
• 8-10 pcs. cherries
• 3 tbsp. crushed graham crackers
• 225mL all-purpose cream
• 473mL heavy whipping cream
• 9 tbsp. condensed milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Drain fruit cocktail in a strainer. Set aside.
2. Pour whipping cream in a bowl. Whisk using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
3. Stir in all purpose cream, condensed milk, and vanilla. Whisk for 2 minutes.
4. Arrange a layer of graham crackers on an 8×8” baking pan.
5. Pour and spread half of the whipping cream mixture.
6. Do another layer using half of the fruit cocktail.
7. Repeat doing layers using the remaining graham crackers and fruit cocktails.
8. Top it with remaining heavy cream mixture, add remaining fruit cocktails, garnish with cherries.
9. Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers on top.
10. Refrigerate for 3-5 hours and serve.

2-Step Fruit Cocktail Popsies

Ingredients:

• 1 can Mega Prime Quality Fruit Cocktail
• 12-18 pcs. cherries

Instructions:

1. Put a cherry at the bottom of the popsicle molds.
2. Fill each mold with fruit cocktail, making sure there’s a cherry halfway through.
3. Make sure ice pop molds are filled to the brim.
4. Insert sticks and freeze for at least 3-5 hours.

Quick Fruit Cocktail Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 can Mega Prime Quality Fruit Cocktail
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×9” square baking pan.
3. Combine flour, white sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla and undrained fruit cocktail. Mix all.
4. Pour batter on pan and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar.
5. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm.

Easy Almond Jelly with Fruit Cocktail

Ingredients: 

• 1 can Mega Prime Quality Fruit Cocktail
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups fresh milk
• 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 4 1/2 ounces agar powder (gulaman)
• 1 tsp. almond extract

Instructions:

1. Combine milk and agar powder. Stir.
2. Add almond extract and mix well. Set aside.
3. Boil water and add sugar. Stir until dissolved.
4. Add agar and milk mixture and boil while gently stirring.
5. Let it cool; transfer to a flat, shallow container.
6. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
7. Slice the jelly into squares and mix with the fruit cocktail. Serve.

Read more recipes with Mega Prime Quality Fruit Cocktail, along with practical kitchen tips by Prime Moms for Prime Moms! More #pinaSARAP moments to come with all Mega Prime products available on Shopee and Lazada!