Mini Apple Dumplings

2021-11-02T18:31:23+00:00

Looking for a simple yet delicious Christmas dessert that can feed a crowd? Look no further than our mini apple dumplings made with tiny Rockit™ apples! This recipe is easy to scale up and is sure to please everyone at the table. Our tip: use ready-made pie dough to cut the prep time in half! YIELD: 5 mini dumplings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Apples 1 tube of Rockit™ apples (or 5 small apples) Prepared pie dough or homemade dough, for a double crust pie 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins 1/2 [...]

Mini Apple Dumplings2021-11-02T18:31:23+00:00

Pumpkin, Apple & Chipotle Chili

2018-10-11T02:20:34+00:00

This original apple-spiked pumpkin chili is luscious, generous and perfect for Fall. Pumpkins and apples are a match made in heaven and we fully intend on enjoying this wonderful flavor combination while they’re both in season. Our straight-forward recipe provides instructions to make this a beef, turkey or vegetarian chili. Everyone can have some! YIELD:  6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 8 oz. ground beef or turkey (optional) 2 teaspoons cumin 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (add more for extra heat) 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 4 [...]

Pumpkin, Apple & Chipotle Chili2018-10-11T02:20:34+00:00

The Best Holiday Stuffing with Apples

2019-10-29T18:29:51+00:00

Your kitchen will smell like holiday heaven thanks to our recipe for the best holiday stuffing with apples! Dress your turkey with our simple homemade stuffing for guaranteed holiday meal success. This recipe is adapted from a longstanding family stuffing recipe going back generations - tried and tested! We like to use SugarBee® apples for this recipe but other seasonal apple varieties also work beautifully. YIELD:  8 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 8 cups coarse bread crumbs (about the size of a nickle)* 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/4 cups celery, diced small 1 cup onion, diced small [...]

The Best Holiday Stuffing with Apples2019-10-29T18:29:51+00:00

Halloween Chocolate Apple Spiders

2021-11-02T18:32:35+00:00

It’s boo time! Get the kids excited about Halloween with these adorable chocolate apple spiders. Our mini Rockit™ apples  fit in the palm of your hand, making them perfect for edible crafts with children. No Rockit™? No problem! Just use the smallest apples you can find and double the chocolate recipe if need be. YIELD:  5 spiders Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 5 Rockit™ apples 1 10 oz. bag of dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon coconut oil, if needed to thin the chocolate for dipping Candy eyes or other small round candies 15 black pipe cleaners 5 small go-to containers [...]

Halloween Chocolate Apple Spiders2021-11-02T18:32:35+00:00

Dessert Nachos

2018-10-11T02:21:18+00:00

How to get kids to eat fruit? Two words: dessert nachos. Slices of raw apple are drizzled with a silky homemade chocolate sauce and topped with oodles of goodies. Kids go wild for this ultra-easy dessert that is on the table in under 10 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners that need a special finish. YIELD:  4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 apples, seeds removed and quartered 6 oz. dark chocolate 6 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Your choice of toppings (ex. Sprinkles, candy, chopped nuts, maraschino cherries…) METHOD Take the quartered apples and slice them thinly [...]

Dessert Nachos2018-10-11T02:21:18+00:00

Apple Easter Baskets

2018-10-11T02:28:56+00:00

These simple apple baskets are a fun Easter project for kids, and they’ll love eating them too (even though they’re healthy!).  YIELD: 2 baskets Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines SUPPLIES 2 Granny Smith apples 6 oz of vanilla yogurt Licorice or other rope candy 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut Jelly beans or Easter candy eggs METHOD Cut the top 1/3 off the apple (dice the top up and mix it into the yogurt if desired). You may need to trim the bottom as well so the apple sits flat. Using a melon baller or small paring knife carve out the [...]

Apple Easter Baskets2018-10-11T02:28:56+00:00

Baked Apple Crumble

2018-10-11T02:31:55+00:00

This is a fast and easy version of a baked apple with lots of chewy granola-like topping. Serve these bake apples for brunch, a holiday side dish, or top with ice cream for dessert. YIELD: 5-7 servings (depending on size of apples) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 3/4 cups oats, regular or gluten free 1/3 cup chopped dates (about 4 large) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons neutral tasting oil (canola or safflower) 2 large Honey Crisp or Jonagold apples 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon of butter, or [...]

Baked Apple Crumble2018-10-11T02:31:55+00:00

Apple Cranberry Pastry Bites

2020-01-02T21:18:48+00:00

YIELD: makes 8 individual servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines The new SugarBee® apples are ideal for baking. They are super sweet and hold their shape well, making them the perfect compliment to our standby varieties for pies and tarts. SugarBee® apples also work exceptionally well on their own for making healthier treats with less sugar. INGREDIENTS 2 SugarBee® apples, peeled and diced 1/3 cup dried cranberries (or raisins) 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar 4 tablespoons melted butter, divided Zest of 1 small lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of nutmeg 4 [...]

Apple Cranberry Pastry Bites2020-01-02T21:18:48+00:00

Apple, Avocado and Caramelized Onion Quesadilla Bites

2018-10-11T02:32:09+00:00

This twist on the classic quesadilla will keep guests happy and their bellies full. Yield:  20 quesadilla bites Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced into thin strips Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 10 6-inch flour tortillas 2 ½ cups Chihuahua cheese ½ large Chelan Fresh apple, halved and thinly sliced (20 slices) 1 avocado, thinly sliced (20 slices) METHOD Melt butter in a medium-size heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high heat. When butter just begins to brown, add onions, salt, and pepper. Stir periodically until onions [...]

Apple, Avocado and Caramelized Onion Quesadilla Bites2018-10-11T02:32:09+00:00

Apple and Roasted Parsnip Soup

2018-10-11T02:32:17+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter or non-dairy butter spread 1 pound of parsnips (about 3 medium), peeled and chopped 2 sweet-tart apples, such as Braeburn or Galas, peeled, cored and chopped 1 large leek, rinsed well, white and pale green part chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) 6 cups of vegetable stock or water 1 bay leaf 4-6 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice Salt and pepper METHOD [...]

Apple and Roasted Parsnip Soup2018-10-11T02:32:17+00:00

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