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In the orchard, bright and sunny,
Lives a fruit, so sweet and funny,
Navel oranges, golden hue,
Let me sing a rhyme for you.

Round and plump, with navels neat,
Hidden treasures, oh, so sweet,
Beneath the peel, a juicy prize,
In citrus groves where sunshine lies.

Navel oranges on the tree,
Swinging gently, wild and free,
Ripening in the summer's grace,
In the orchard's sweet embrace.

Pick them ripe, with tender care,
Their fragrance fills the summer air,
A burst of flavor, pure delight,
In every bite, a sunny sight.

Slice them thin or peel with glee,
A healthy treat for you and me,
Navel oranges, nature's gift,
A tasty, juicy, wholesome lift.

So let us sing, both young and old,
Of navel oranges, we're told,
In orchards where they brightly shine,
A sweet delight, a fruit divine.

In baskets full or fruit bowls grand,
Navel oranges, take my hand,
Let's enjoy this golden prize,
Beneath the sunlit, azure skies.





Featured Recipe:



Fuzzy Navel Cheesecake 

CRUST
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
3 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

FILLING
3 pkg cream cheese -- (8 oz) softened
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate -- thawed
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup peach schnapps
5 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

GLAZE
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tbs frozen orange juice concentrate -- thawed
1 1/2 tbs peach schnapps
1 1/2 tbs cornstarch
2 tsp lemon juice

COOKIE CRUST: In medium bowl, stir together flour and sugar. Add egg,      
butter and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until well combined. With     
greased fingers press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9" springform    
pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or til lightly browned. Remove  
from oven and set aside. (Can also use 8-oz. package refrigerated sugar    
cookie dough.)                                                             
                                                                           
FILLING: In large bowl combine first 4 ingredients. Beat with electric     
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after   
each addition. Beat in orange juice, schnapps, lemon juice and vanilla.    
Pour mixture over the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower     
temperature to 200 degrees and bake for an additional hour and 10 minutes, 
or until center no longer looks shiny or wet. Remove cake from oven and run
 a knife around the edge of pan.                                           
Chill, uncovered, overnight.                                               
                                                                           
GLAZE: In small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir until     
thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Pour over cheesecake.  
Chill until serving time. Makes 12-18 servings.       











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