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Apple Pie Filling

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Apple Pie Filling

Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients

  • 8 - 9 cups apples, tart (sliced and peeled)
  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) apple juice concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, Kosher
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

    1: Add the apples and juice concentrate to a large sauce pan. Bring to a simmer.
    2: Cover pan and simmer until the apples are tender.
    3: While the apples are cooking, stir together the water, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
    4: After the apples are soft, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook until the liquid thickens.
    5: Cool a bit, then pour into a pre-baked pie crust.
    6: Chill and serve. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Have a pre-baked 8 or 9 inch pie crust ready to pour the finished Apple Pie Filling into.
You do not need to peel the apples if you do not mind the texture of them after they are cooked.
You can use another type of salt if desired.




© Karen Breyer

Try this easy Apple Pie Filling recipe for a delicious, healthy Apple Pie. You only need a few ingredients and a pie crust for the perfect Apple Pie. You can use a no-bake or already baked pie crust for this recipe. I think this is the easiest Apple Pie Filling that you will ever make. The ingredients are healthy and easy to find. There is a good chance you already have the ingredients. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Apple Pie Filling for a delicious, easy pie. Watch this cooking video and make an easy, healthy delicious Apple Pie today!

Raspberry Jam

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Raspberry Jam

Raspberry Jam

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce can apple raspberry juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup tapioca granules
  • 4 - 5 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen

Instructions

    1: In a saucepan, mix together the juice concentrate, water and tapioca granules. Let sit for 15 minutes.
    2: Next bring the mixture to a boil.
    3: Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir constantly until the tapioca is clear.
    4: Stir in the raspberries. Once the raspberries are heated through and the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
    5: Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can also use raspberry juice concentrate. Use juice concentrates with no sugar added.
This Raspberry Jam is delicious in sandwiches and on toast, pancakes, French toast, waffles and more!

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious, health Raspberry Jam! It is so easy to make. It has only 4 ingredients and no sugar! It is yummy in sandwiches, on toast, waffles, French Toast, pancakes and more! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Raspberry Jam recipe. Watch this cooking video and make some delicious, healthy Raspberry Jam today!

Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas

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Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas

Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana, ripe
  • 4 Popsicle sticks
  • 8 - 10 ounces chocolate, dark or bittersweet (or as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup almonds, chopped, toasted or dry roasted
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt (optional)

Instructions

    1: Line a baking sheet or tray with waxed paper.
    2: Cut the banana crosswise, then again lengthwise so you have 4 long pieces.
    3: Insert a popsicle stick lengthwise into each banana piece. Then place on baking sheet.
    4: Place bananas in the freezer until they are frozen (2 - 3 hours).
    5: After the bananas are frozen, microwave the chocolate, salt and oil in a glass cup or dish until melted. Start with 1 minute and stir. If needed microwave again for 30 seconds and stir again. Repeat until melted and smooth.
    6: Dip each frozen banana into the chocolate by holding the stick. Pull out and allow the excess chocolate to drip back in cup. Then scrape any excess chocolate off. Set them back on the tray.
    7: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with the chopped almonds. Work quickly so the chocolate doesn't harden before you get the nuts on.
    8: Put the dipped bananas back in the freezer until the chocolate is hard. Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.

Notes

You can use dry roasted or toasted almonds.

Chop the almonds small and coarse as desired.

Make sure there are no water drops on the dish or spoon that comes in contact with the chocolate. Any water can make the chocolate lumpy and hard.

You can use chocolate chips, bars and chunks. If you use bars break them into small pieces before melting. You can also use chocolate especially made for drizzling (sometimes called chocolate melts).

© Karen Breyer

Try these amazing cool, creamy, crunchy Frozen Dark Chocolate Bananas! They are so delicious and easy to make! If you are looking for a healthy, chocolatey dessert I think you will love this one! Make as many as you want and freeze any leftovers. You will be able to enjoy these Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Banana treats anytime! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Frozen Dark Chocolate Almond Bananas recipe. Watch this cooking video and make these Frozen Dark Chocolate Bananas today!

Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples

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Learn how to make these delicious, easy, healthy Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples! In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples.

This is an easy, healthy fruit dessert recipe that your family will love! There is only 6 ingredients in this recipe and it is so easy to make. You can easily double the recipe for more servings. If you are trying to eat healthier and include more fruits in your diet, this is a tasty way to do it! Watch this cooking video on how to make Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples and try this easy, healthy, dessert recipe today!

 

Yield: 4 servings

Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, medium (cored)
  • 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup apple juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the cored apples in a baking dish so they stand upright. Cut off a thin layer on the bottom if needed to make them flat.
  3. Mix the cranberries, maple syrup, butter and pumpkin pie spice together in a small bowl.
  4. Spoon in 1/4 of the mixture into each apple cavity.
  5. Pour the apple juice over each apple.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  7. Bake about 30 minutes or until the apples are soft but still hood their shape.
  8. Spoon the juice over the apples. Serve.

Notes

Choose apples that taste delicious and will hold their shape during baking. If you like a sweeter apple, McIntosh is a good choice. If you prefer a more tart apple, Granny Smiths are a good choice.

You may peel the apples if you like.

If you want more cranberry stuffing you can make the apple cavities larger and double the cranberry mixture.

See a cooking demonstration of this Cranberry Stuffed Baked Apples recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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