Orange Yogurt

Orange Yogurt

4 cups (2 pints) plain yogurt

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup good honey

1 orange, zest grated
1/2 to 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Orange, orange zest, raisins and walnuts, for garnish (optional)

Line a sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels and suspend it over a bowl. Pour the yogurt into the sieve and allow it to drain, refrigerated, for 3 hours or overnight.Place the thickened yogurt into a medium bowl and stir in the raisins, walnuts, vanilla, honey, and orange zest. Thin with orange juice until it is a desirable consistency. Garnish with sections of orange, orange zest, raisins, or walnuts and serve.