It's apple season, so I thought it might be fun to make some apple things. Of course, I probably gained 10 lbs. testing out all these "apple things". All three of these recipes are super easy to make but no less tasty. The first recipe I call "Iced-Spiced Muffins". Here's what you'll need:
A box of Betty Crocker Spice Cake mix
1 & 1/3 cups of chunky apple sauce
1/2 cup of chopped pecans
3/4 stick of butter
Pre-heat oven to 350. Add 1 &1/3 cups of applesauce and all but 1/3 cup of the cake mix to mixing bowl and stir well. Next stir in the chopped pecans. You then spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or use paper muffin cups and fill them 3/4 of the way. If you would rather make Apple Bread, spray loaf pan and fill that up about 3/4 of the way up as well.
Bake muffins for approx. 17 minutes, loaves for approx. 35 min. (Of course with both an inserted tooth pick should come out clean.)
While muffins are baking, combine butter and 1/3 cup of the cake mix on low heat in a sauce pan. When muffins come out of the oven and are still warm, poke small holes on top and pour mixture over the muffins. Totally delicious!
Apple Dump Cake
Our next yummy apple dessert is called a Dump Cake. Even though the name is anything but appealing, the dessert is totally scrumptious and super easy. Last October I posted about an apple dump cake that is great for fall! (If you would like this recipe, choose desserts up above then hit the apple dessert. picture.)
Apples and Cream
I got the idea for this delectable dessert from Sue Davis from Switzerland. Here's what you'll need
2 pkgs. of almond cookies
6 tart apples such as Granny Smith
Whipped cream
Opt. Caramel sauce
Pre-heat the oven to 350. First peel the skin off the apples, chop them into very small pieces and bake them un-covered for 15 to 20 min. (You want the apples on the soft side but not at all mushy.)
While the apples are baking, put the cookies in a large plastic bag and crunch them up into very small pieces. You then layer them on the bottom of a dessert bowl or individual dessert bowls almost 1/2 an inch thick. Next add a layer of baked apples, then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat these steps. At the very top drizzle caramel sauce. (You can also sprinkle some of the cookies crumbs on top.) Heavenly! Serves 6 to 8
Try them you'll love them!
Precious Pumpkins
A fun thing to make for fall is mini pumpkin flower arrangements. Last autumn Pickett's Pearls featured these precious little things. They are great for table decorations, gifts or party favors! (If would like details on how to make these, choose Creative/Helpful Ideas above then hit the mini pumpkin picture.)