A hint for chopping dried fruit

[tarosuma]

Even with the wonderful TMX, I have found that trying to chop dried fruit results in a sticky clump.  Not sure if anyone has ever done this before but it might be helpful.....
I put all my dried sultanas, raisins etc in the freezer first and chopped them in the TMX when they were almost frozen.  It was brilliant, they didn't stick together and chopped much more evenly.
It made a hell of a noise, like ice I guess, but the TMX seemed to cope with it ok.  Well, I didn't break anything the few times I did it so I am hoping it is ok to do that.  Anybody else tried that?
It was brilliant for us, our xmas cakes usually take hours of hand chopping - did it in 5 minutes!  TMX is worth its weight in gold just for that!
Susan

[judydawn]

Great tip for Christmas baking Susan. Hours of work in 5 minutes - can't beat that.

[Terri]

ooooh great idea thanks for sharing!!

[gertbysea]

Excellent tip.

Gretchen

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Thanks for sharing.  What a great tip! 

[achookwoman]

Great tip,  thanks, tarosuma.   I find par frozen chicken chops better also.

[cookie1]

Thanks. It is the time for dried fruit chopping.

[Ostara]

Works for zest too - I find if the zest is damp then it doesn't  chop well as it flings out and sticks.

[JulieO]

Great tip, thankyou.  I keep dates in the fridge and they chop well too, otherwise you have the same problem of them going mushy. 

[Zan]

Great tip.
Thanks

[faffa_70]

  :-*Thank you - great tip - this is where the forum is invaluable as well not just for the recipes 

[tarosuma]

I just absolutely LOVE this forum!   Glad I could contribute something, however small,  to give back for all I gain from you lovely people!   
3 1/2 months into owning my TMX now so maybe will start to get a few more things to share.