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Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 4-5 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon water

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Instructions:

1. Start by making the pastry crust. In a food processor, combine the flour, cold cubed butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the egg yolk and ice water to the mixture and pulse until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently until it forms a smooth ball. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange the sliced apples in overlapping circles on top of the pastry dough, leaving a border of about 2 inches around the edges. Fold the edges of the pastry dough over the apples, pleating as needed.
5. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves and water over medium heat until melted and smooth. Brush the glaze over the apples and crust. Bake the apple tart in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. Allow the apple tart to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!

The post This Recipe For Apple Tart is Amazing appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Baldwin Apples

Hailing from the New England region of the northwestern United States, these apples boast a sweet, tart-like flavor, making them the ideal core ingredient in any apple tart. They are also ideal anytime you’re looking to add a crispy texture to your dish.

Honeycrisp

Softer and sweeter than most typical apples used for baking, the Honeycrisp is a stellar choice for sweeter desserts such as cakes, pies, and even for adding to ice creams.

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Jonagold Apples

Intriguingly, these apples are a hybrid between Golden Delicious and Jonathan varieties. This blend makes the Jonagold apples perfectly balanced for almost any recipe, both sweet and savory.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Prospect Hill Orchards (@prospecthillorchards)

The post Best Apples To Use In Your Next Baking Project appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

For the topping:

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and sliced
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 6 large apples
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• caramel sauce
• vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup unbleached flour

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Combine the baking powder, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Next, include the applesauce, light brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract.
3. Mix all the ingredients very well together.
4. To prepare the topping you need to mix the cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, and flour.
5. Get a knife and cut off the top parts of the apple. Remove the center part together with the seeds.
6. Prepare a baking pan and fill it with the apples.
7. Use the lemon juice for the rims of the apples.
8. Grab the cake mixture and fill the apples, leaving 1/4-inch to the rim. Finish off with the topping.
9. Place the baking tray in the oven and leave it there for 30 minutes.
10. Serve the caramel crumble cake stuffed apples right away with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 small apples, cored and peeled
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 3/4 cup Sprite soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare an 8×8 baking dish.
2. Cut the apples into 4 wedges, peel them and core them.
3. Take out the dough from the packaging, then divide it into 8 triangles.
4. Get the apples and put one wedge on top of each triangle, making sure it’s at the small end. Close the engs and place the triangles on the baking dish.
5. Melt the butter, then combine it with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Mix these ingredients together.
6. Pour the mixture on top of the apple dumplings in the dish. Add the Sprite but only on the sides of the dish and the dough.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, and when done leave them out for 10 minutes.

The post These Apple Dumplings are So Sweet appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are five recommendations for great additions for peanut butter sandwiches that aren’t jelly.

Banana

Peanut butter and banana pair perfectly together. The sweetness of the banana and the saltiness of the peanut butter go so well together.

Nutella

Nutella and peanut butter? Yes, please. These two nut-based spreads are a combination made in heaven.

Honey

If you aren’t afraid of something sweet, try a peanut butter and honey sandwich. Don’t put too much honey on the bread, however, or it might be overwhelming.

Apple

If you’ve ever tried dipping apple slices in peanut butter, you’d know how great this combination is. I recommend tart, green apples with peanut butter, to counteract the sweet saltiness of the spread.

Avocado

This combination might seem odd at first, but trust me, it really works. In addition, both peanut butter and avocado are rich in healthy, unsaturated fats that are great for heart health.

Next time you reach for strawberry or grape jelly to eat with peanut butter, think outside of the box and try something different! You’d be surprised by how many things go well with peanut butter.

The post Five Perfect Peanut Butter Sandwich Pairings appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are three creative apple desserts to try or to make this fall!

Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream

Well, autumn might be coming up soon, but if it’s still warm out, cinnamon apple ice cream is the perfect dessert to try! The creaminess of the ice cream balances out the spicy, tart tones of cinnamon apples perfectly, making a tasty and refreshing dessert for all to love.

Baked Apples with Oatmeal

Baking apples is one of the best ways to turn them even more decadent and delicious. Filling them with a cinnamon-sugary oatmeal filling makes them even more succulent. You’ve got to try this.

Apple French Toast

French toast topped with sauteed apples is one of my favorite ways to put a twist on the classic breakfast staple. You can have this either for breakfast or for dessert. Yum.

The post 3 Creative Apple Desserts appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Soon, you’ll be able to send an emoji to illustrate just that.

We live in an age where we express ourselves through digital pictures and Apple is making sure that our emoji storerooms are just as packed as our fridges.

The technology company has already created tiny animations of several types of fruit and vegetables, a croissant, salad, burger and fries, canned soup, dim sum, prawn tempura, a glass of wine, popcorn, and even a salt shaker.

To commemorate World Emoji Day, which falls annually on July 17th, Apple decided to share four more food emojis which will be part of their upcoming collection due out in the fall.

The list includes a bulb of garlic, a waffle, a plate of falafel, and a slab of butter.

The items may seem random, but the falafel joins its fellow street-food compatriots such as the taco, while Stranger Things fans will be pleased to see the waffle.

Apple is also reportedly considering letting testers change the color of their wine glass so you can swap your Merlot for a Chardonnay!

The post Apple is Satisfying Our Food Cravings with its New Emojis appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the pancakes, you will need these ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 egg, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

For the apple topping use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 diced peeled apples, 1/2 cup maple syrup.

Instructions:

Get a skillet and preheat it on 275 F degrees. In a bowl mix the vinegar and milk, and set them aside for 5 minutes. In another bowl mix the sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the egg to the milk mixture. Now include the wet ingredients in the dry and stir them very well. Don’t worry about the lumps.

Start pouring pancakes on the skillet and cook them for 2 minutes per side. When you see that the pancake is turning golden, you can flip it to the other side. Continue the procedure until you’ve used all the batter.

You can now start preparing the apple topping. Mix the butter, cinnamon, apples ad brown sugar in a pan. Cook them over medium heat for 5 minutes. Include the maple syrup as well. Cover the apple cinnamon pancakes with the topping. Bon appetit!

The post Make Your Day Better With Apple Cinnamon Pancakes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ginger

Ginger is not the favorite thing to eat for a lot of people. But in times of need, it is the perfect solution. This root has the ability to soothe a sick stomach and help with nausea. Fresh ginger is always the best way to go, but if you simply can’t there is another option. Boil some water, add both ginger and lemon to the mix. Drink it and you’ll feel much better.

Bananas

Green bananas have the ability to help your stomach. They are the perfect food to have when you are experiencing diarrhea. This is one of the cheapest and also effective ways to fight this condition.

Apples

Apples are very useful in treating constipation. So next time you are experiencing difficulties try this natural remedy.

Herbal Tea

Herbs are the best way to calm an upset stomach. Peppermint and chamomile are the two types of tea you want to have in your house.

Papaya

Papaya is very effective in aiding digestion. If you have any problems with ulcers, and indigestion you can eat as much papaya as you like.

The post The Best Foods to Help an Upset Stomach appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Picking the right apples

Smaller apples with thicker skins are easier to preserve. These apples can be stored for up to four months instead of two. These apples are also tastier than those with thin skins.

Care for them like eggs

It would help if you were more gentle with apples because a single bruise can spoil the bunch. When apples are bruised, the ethylene is emitted faster, and this can affect all the other apples around. Even though apples look tough, be gentle with them.

Reduce temperature

Apples are stored at low temperatures, particularly from 35 degrees. They do not like to be cold. At 29 degrees, your apple may start to freeze. It is better to store it in a beer fridge in your basement, preferably one you don’t open often. If you don’t have a beer fridge, then store the apples in a crisper drawer without any other veggies or fruits.

Add humidity

Grocery stores add humidity to keep apples fresh. You may not have this mechanism in place, but you can use a damp paper towel to cover them or keep them in a plastic bag. Be sure to poke some holes into the bag to allow the ethylene gas to escape.

The post Preserve Your Apples using These Tricks appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

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A post shared by Christian & Martina | Ricette & Consigli in Cucina (@foodanddrinkdiary)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 4-5 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon water

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Instructions:

1. Start by making the pastry crust. In a food processor, combine the flour, cold cubed butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the egg yolk and ice water to the mixture and pulse until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently until it forms a smooth ball. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange the sliced apples in overlapping circles on top of the pastry dough, leaving a border of about 2 inches around the edges. Fold the edges of the pastry dough over the apples, pleating as needed.
5. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves and water over medium heat until melted and smooth. Brush the glaze over the apples and crust. Bake the apple tart in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. Allow the apple tart to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!

The post This Recipe For Apple Tart is Amazing appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Baldwin Apples

Hailing from the New England region of the northwestern United States, these apples boast a sweet, tart-like flavor, making them the ideal core ingredient in any apple tart. They are also ideal anytime you’re looking to add a crispy texture to your dish.

Honeycrisp

Softer and sweeter than most typical apples used for baking, the Honeycrisp is a stellar choice for sweeter desserts such as cakes, pies, and even for adding to ice creams.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Honeycrisp.com (@honeycrisp_com)

Jonagold Apples

Intriguingly, these apples are a hybrid between Golden Delicious and Jonathan varieties. This blend makes the Jonagold apples perfectly balanced for almost any recipe, both sweet and savory.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Prospect Hill Orchards (@prospecthillorchards)

The post Best Apples To Use In Your Next Baking Project appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

For the topping:

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and sliced
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 6 large apples
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• caramel sauce
• vanilla ice cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup unbleached flour

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Combine the baking powder, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Next, include the applesauce, light brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract.
3. Mix all the ingredients very well together.
4. To prepare the topping you need to mix the cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, and flour.
5. Get a knife and cut off the top parts of the apple. Remove the center part together with the seeds.
6. Prepare a baking pan and fill it with the apples.
7. Use the lemon juice for the rims of the apples.
8. Grab the cake mixture and fill the apples, leaving 1/4-inch to the rim. Finish off with the topping.
9. Place the baking tray in the oven and leave it there for 30 minutes.
10. Serve the caramel crumble cake stuffed apples right away with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

The post Caramel Crumble Cake Stuffed Apples are Great For Fall appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 small apples, cored and peeled
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 3/4 cup Sprite soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare an 8×8 baking dish.
2. Cut the apples into 4 wedges, peel them and core them.
3. Take out the dough from the packaging, then divide it into 8 triangles.
4. Get the apples and put one wedge on top of each triangle, making sure it’s at the small end. Close the engs and place the triangles on the baking dish.
5. Melt the butter, then combine it with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Mix these ingredients together.
6. Pour the mixture on top of the apple dumplings in the dish. Add the Sprite but only on the sides of the dish and the dough.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, and when done leave them out for 10 minutes.

The post These Apple Dumplings are So Sweet appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are five recommendations for great additions for peanut butter sandwiches that aren’t jelly.

Banana

Peanut butter and banana pair perfectly together. The sweetness of the banana and the saltiness of the peanut butter go so well together.

Nutella

Nutella and peanut butter? Yes, please. These two nut-based spreads are a combination made in heaven.

Honey

If you aren’t afraid of something sweet, try a peanut butter and honey sandwich. Don’t put too much honey on the bread, however, or it might be overwhelming.

Apple

If you’ve ever tried dipping apple slices in peanut butter, you’d know how great this combination is. I recommend tart, green apples with peanut butter, to counteract the sweet saltiness of the spread.

Avocado

This combination might seem odd at first, but trust me, it really works. In addition, both peanut butter and avocado are rich in healthy, unsaturated fats that are great for heart health.

Next time you reach for strawberry or grape jelly to eat with peanut butter, think outside of the box and try something different! You’d be surprised by how many things go well with peanut butter.

The post Five Perfect Peanut Butter Sandwich Pairings appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are three creative apple desserts to try or to make this fall!

Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream

Well, autumn might be coming up soon, but if it’s still warm out, cinnamon apple ice cream is the perfect dessert to try! The creaminess of the ice cream balances out the spicy, tart tones of cinnamon apples perfectly, making a tasty and refreshing dessert for all to love.

Baked Apples with Oatmeal

Baking apples is one of the best ways to turn them even more decadent and delicious. Filling them with a cinnamon-sugary oatmeal filling makes them even more succulent. You’ve got to try this.

Apple French Toast

French toast topped with sauteed apples is one of my favorite ways to put a twist on the classic breakfast staple. You can have this either for breakfast or for dessert. Yum.

The post 3 Creative Apple Desserts appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Soon, you’ll be able to send an emoji to illustrate just that.

We live in an age where we express ourselves through digital pictures and Apple is making sure that our emoji storerooms are just as packed as our fridges.

The technology company has already created tiny animations of several types of fruit and vegetables, a croissant, salad, burger and fries, canned soup, dim sum, prawn tempura, a glass of wine, popcorn, and even a salt shaker.

To commemorate World Emoji Day, which falls annually on July 17th, Apple decided to share four more food emojis which will be part of their upcoming collection due out in the fall.

The list includes a bulb of garlic, a waffle, a plate of falafel, and a slab of butter.

The items may seem random, but the falafel joins its fellow street-food compatriots such as the taco, while Stranger Things fans will be pleased to see the waffle.

Apple is also reportedly considering letting testers change the color of their wine glass so you can swap your Merlot for a Chardonnay!

The post Apple is Satisfying Our Food Cravings with its New Emojis appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the pancakes, you will need these ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 egg, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

For the apple topping use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 diced peeled apples, 1/2 cup maple syrup.

Instructions:

Get a skillet and preheat it on 275 F degrees. In a bowl mix the vinegar and milk, and set them aside for 5 minutes. In another bowl mix the sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the egg to the milk mixture. Now include the wet ingredients in the dry and stir them very well. Don’t worry about the lumps.

Start pouring pancakes on the skillet and cook them for 2 minutes per side. When you see that the pancake is turning golden, you can flip it to the other side. Continue the procedure until you’ve used all the batter.

You can now start preparing the apple topping. Mix the butter, cinnamon, apples ad brown sugar in a pan. Cook them over medium heat for 5 minutes. Include the maple syrup as well. Cover the apple cinnamon pancakes with the topping. Bon appetit!

The post Make Your Day Better With Apple Cinnamon Pancakes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ginger

Ginger is not the favorite thing to eat for a lot of people. But in times of need, it is the perfect solution. This root has the ability to soothe a sick stomach and help with nausea. Fresh ginger is always the best way to go, but if you simply can’t there is another option. Boil some water, add both ginger and lemon to the mix. Drink it and you’ll feel much better.

Bananas

Green bananas have the ability to help your stomach. They are the perfect food to have when you are experiencing diarrhea. This is one of the cheapest and also effective ways to fight this condition.

Apples

Apples are very useful in treating constipation. So next time you are experiencing difficulties try this natural remedy.

Herbal Tea

Herbs are the best way to calm an upset stomach. Peppermint and chamomile are the two types of tea you want to have in your house.

Papaya

Papaya is very effective in aiding digestion. If you have any problems with ulcers, and indigestion you can eat as much papaya as you like.

The post The Best Foods to Help an Upset Stomach appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Picking the right apples

Smaller apples with thicker skins are easier to preserve. These apples can be stored for up to four months instead of two. These apples are also tastier than those with thin skins.

Care for them like eggs

It would help if you were more gentle with apples because a single bruise can spoil the bunch. When apples are bruised, the ethylene is emitted faster, and this can affect all the other apples around. Even though apples look tough, be gentle with them.

Reduce temperature

Apples are stored at low temperatures, particularly from 35 degrees. They do not like to be cold. At 29 degrees, your apple may start to freeze. It is better to store it in a beer fridge in your basement, preferably one you don’t open often. If you don’t have a beer fridge, then store the apples in a crisper drawer without any other veggies or fruits.

Add humidity

Grocery stores add humidity to keep apples fresh. You may not have this mechanism in place, but you can use a damp paper towel to cover them or keep them in a plastic bag. Be sure to poke some holes into the bag to allow the ethylene gas to escape.

The post Preserve Your Apples using These Tricks appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.