The Apples Of Your Eye Will Love These Six Easy Apple Treats

It’s apple season, my friends, so it is time to begin making and baking all the delicious apple treats with your grandbabies! To get started, grab your grands, some different kinds of apples, and this list of six easy and tasty apple recipes that the apples of your eye (your grandkids!) will absolutely love:

1. Classic Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sliced and peeled apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Blend until it forms a crumbly mixture.
4. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples.
5. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

2. Apple Pancake Poppers

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pancake mix
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 apple (peeled and finely diced)
• Maple syrup (for dipping)

Steps:

1. Combine pancake mix, milk, and egg in a bowl.
2. Stir in the diced apples.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop small spoonfuls of the batter onto the skillet.
4. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side.
5. Serve with maple syrup for dipping.

3. Apple Butter Spread

Ingredients:

• 4 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir.
2. Cook over low heat until the apples are very soft.
3. Blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
4. Cool and serve on toast or muffins.

4. Simple Apple Nachos

Ingredients:

• 2 large apples (sliced into rounds)
• Peanut butter (melted)
• Chocolate chips
• Granola

Steps:

1. Arrange apple slices on a large plate.
2. Drizzle with melted peanut butter.
3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and granola.
4. Dig in!

5. Mini Apple Pies

Ingredients:

• 1 ready-made pie crust
• 2 apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Whipped cream (for serving)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut pie crust into small circles using a cookie cutter.
3. Mix apples, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
4. Place a spoonful of apple mixture in the center of each circle. Fold over and seal edges.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

6. Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 2 apples (cored and sliced into rounds)
• Peanut butter
• Granola or rolled oats
• Chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Spread a slice of apple with peanut butter.
2. Sprinkle granola or oats and chocolate chips on top.
3. Top with another apple slice. Enjoy your apple sandwich!

Conclusion

These simple yet scrumptious apple treats are bound to create memorable moments (and delightful flavors) for you and your sweet grands. Happy cooking! As always, let’s talk again soon.