Edible Caramel Apple Wreath

2021-11-02T18:30:43+00:00

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Time to break out the festive decorations and glitz the house with red, white and green. Chelan Fresh has elaborated a special holiday recipe that is decorative and delicious: an edible caramel wreath made entirely of adorable Rockit™ apples. Kids will love dunking the frosted little apples into caramel before devouring them in three bites! This gorgeous wreath is easy to put together and makes for a playful and healthy holiday dessert. It’s perfect for sharing at a Christmas party. Maybe Santa and his reindeer would like one too…? YIELD: One wreath (about [...]

Edible Caramel Apple Wreath2021-11-02T18:30:43+00:00

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

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

Baked Pumpkin Spice Pears

2018-10-11T02:22:23+00:00

Fall is finally here! Time to run out, buy some pears and pair them with the season’s hottest seasoning: pumpkin spice. We’ve created a recipe that is spicy, warming, delicious and oh-so-simple to make. It comes together in minutes and can be on the table in half an hour. Not only that, it looks fantastic and will impress anyone lucky enough to eat at your table. So, what are you waiting for? Go get those pears! YIELD:  4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS For pears 2 pears (ripe but firm) 1/8 cup almonds, roughly chopped 1/8 cup pumpkin [...]

Baked Pumpkin Spice Pears2018-10-11T02:22:23+00:00

Crowd-Pleasing Pear Bread

2018-10-11T02:22:41+00:00

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Just like this moist pear bread, bursting at the seams with fresh fruit, dates and walnuts. The pears add moisture and acidity to the bread, while the dates deliver sweet caramel notes. And let’s not forget the walnuts… there’d be no crunch without them! This simple recipe yields two hearty loaves that can effortlessly feed a crowd. A slice could easily make its way into a lunch box or onto a plate next to your morning cup of coffee. Our versatile pear bread is sure to become a family favorite. YIELD:  2 loaves Recipe [...]

Crowd-Pleasing Pear Bread2018-10-11T02:22:41+00:00

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

2018-10-11T02:23:05+00:00

These cherry cheesecake swirl brownies are a crowd pleaser. Show up at any party with a tray of these beauties and you’re sure to make a splash. Don’t let the fancy swirls fool you – these cherry-filled brownies are very easy to make. Don’t forget to grab one for yourself… they have a habit of vanishing the minute they reach the table! YIELD:  16 brownies Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Brownie batter 1 scant cup unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup white flour 1 1/2 [...]

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies2018-10-11T02:23:05+00:00

Cherry Vanilla and Ginger Float

2018-10-11T02:23:22+00:00

There is a wellness movement happening, and no doubt everyone has tried the fermented drink kombucha by now. It is on the “good for you” list and it’s turning up everywhere you look. So why not try it this summer with some sweet Washington cherries for a grown-up version of an ice cream float? YIELD: 2 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet dark cherries, pitted and halved 3 tablespoons agave, honey or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 scoops of a good quality vanilla ice cream (or non-dairy ice cream) 1 (16 [...]

Cherry Vanilla and Ginger Float2018-10-11T02:23:22+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

Chocolate Pear Valentine Tarts

2020-01-23T18:38:22+00:00

Pears and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Wrap one up for your sweetheart for a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day! YIELD: 3-4 large heart shaped tarts (see note) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or 1/4 cup granulated sugar) Pinch of salt 1 1/3 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large Bosc pear, ripe but firm 1/4 cup hazelnuts (or nut of your choice), toasted 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, plus more for [...]

Chocolate Pear Valentine Tarts2020-01-23T18:38:22+00:00

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