You did the orchard trip, ate the donuts, took the obligatory pictures, and hauled the apples home. Now what? I always end up with leftover apples and try to think of ways to enjoy them before they go bad. Here are 3 recipe ideas to try this Fall. Your littles should even be able to join in on the fun!
3 Minute Apple Pie
This recipe is quick, easy but tastes like dessert. An older child could easily help with some of these steps.
What you need:
2 apples
½ cup cream cheese
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp brown sugar
½ tsp white sugar
12 graham crackers
Directions:
- Chop up the apples into small pieces and place in a bowl.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and both sugars over apples.
- Microwave apples for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for 1 more minute.
- Spread cream cheese onto the graham cracker and add a scoop of apples.
- Enjoy!
Apple Dippers
This is a fun twist on an old classic. Apples were made to be dipped, but add in a stick and an extra topping or 2 and you have something special on your hands.
What you need:
1 apple (sliced)
8 skewers
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp cinnamon
Directions:
- Add apple slices to skewers. Be careful with sharp points.
- Drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon over yogurt.
- Enjoy!
I went a healthier route and chose to make a simple yogurt dip, but check out this adorable “DIY Apple Dipper Bar for some more decadent ideas. I think this would be such a fun play date/party activity! http://www.laurenslatest.com/apple-dippers-bar/
Hot Cider Spice Pouch
There’s something that feels grown up about assembling your very own spice blend to add to your mug of hot cider. This would be fun on a cooler Fall day.
What you need:
apple cider
coffee filters
cinnamon sticks
cloves
ginger
orange rind
Directions:
- In a coffee filter, add the spices of your choice.
- Tie with string and steep in a hot cup of cider.
Fall is such a nostalgic time for me. I love our annual trips to pick apples, choose pumpkins to decorate, I love the whole thing! Let’s hear it, what’s your family’s favorite way to enjoy apples?
