Apple picking season is officially underway! When you head to the orchard or local farmers market this season, you’re probably going to come home with lots of apples. And the best way to utilize those apples is to make apple desserts! We created simple, healthier versions of our favorite apple recipes that you and the family will be sure to love. Perfect for small group get-togethers or as a mid-afternoon snack. As they say, an apple a day…
Cinnamon Rose Baked Apples
Baked apples never looked OR tasted so good! These adorable, healthy treats are perfect for any occasion.
Clean apples thoroughly
Cut apples in half, core them and slice into thin slices
Keep slices together and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Combine honey, cinnamon, and a dash of brown sugar in a small bowl
With a pastry brush, coat the apples with the mixture and add a dash of brown sugar to each apple
Bake for 30 minutes at 350°
Once cooled, spread the apple slices in a line and roll into a spiral to make a rose
Enjoy with low-calorie ice cream, tart crust or simply by itself!
Ingredients
Directions
Clean apples thoroughly
Cut apples in half, core them and slice into thin slices
Keep slices together and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Combine honey, cinnamon, and a dash of brown sugar in a small bowl
With a pastry brush, coat the apples with the mixture and add a dash of brown sugar to each apple
Bake for 30 minutes at 350°
Once cooled, spread the apple slices in a line and roll into a spiral to make a rose
Enjoy with low-calorie ice cream, tart crust or simply by itself!
Healthier “Candy” Apples
Ditch the artificially coated candy apples from the grocery store and make your own healthier version in just a few steps!
Clean your apples thoroughly
Insert wooden stick into each apple
Coat each apple with nut butter spread of your choice
Sprinkle on desired toppings, such as freeze-dried fruit, seeds, coconut flakes, etc.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Clean your apples thoroughly
Insert wooden stick into each apple
Coat each apple with nut butter spread of your choice
Sprinkle on desired toppings, such as freeze-dried fruit, seeds, coconut flakes, etc.
Enjoy!
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Fries
Clean apples thoroughly
Cut apples into slices, about 1/2 inch thick
In a bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and sugar
Lightly spray apple slices with cinnamon avocado oil spray and toss until combined
Spray air fryer with cooking spray so the apples don't stick
Add apples to the air fryer basket
Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes or until edges start to brown, tossing the apples every 5 minutes
Enjoy immediately
Ingredients
Directions
Clean apples thoroughly
Cut apples into slices, about 1/2 inch thick
In a bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and sugar
Lightly spray apple slices with cinnamon avocado oil spray and toss until combined
Spray air fryer with cooking spray so the apples don't stick
Add apples to the air fryer basket
Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes or until edges start to brown, tossing the apples every 5 minutes
Enjoy immediately
-Gabriella Costantini & Gabriella Diaco
