Apple Pie Blondies

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While I've been continuing to bake, I've not shared any of the things I've baked for a while, so it's time to get back in it with this Apple Pie Blondies recipe from Fitwaffle Kitchen.

Let's get baking!

Ingredients:

Apple Filling:

2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped

30g granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Blondie:

170g unsalted butter

165g light brown sugar

100g granulated sugar

1 large egg + 1 egg yolk

2 tsp vanilla extract

215g plain flour

Topping:

30g granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Start off by pre-heating your oven to 170C Fan and line a baking tin with parchment paper.

In a large bowl add your chopped apples along with the sugar and cinnamon. Give it a mix to ensure the apple is coated well. The set to one side.

Next, in another bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and cream together.

Next add the egg and egg yolk, as well as the vanilla extract and give it another whisk.

Next add the plain flour and mix it in until it's combined.

Next add the apples and fold into the mixture.

Pop the mixture into your lined tin and smooth out evenly.

In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.

Sprinkle on top of the blondie mixture to cover the top. Bake in the oven for about 30-35 minutes.

Once cooled slice and enjoy. Some people have them set in the fridge overnight to make them firmer.

This recipe is really easy to follow and make.

I've made these a couple of times and each time they've gone down a treat.

I love the flavours, I never though having fresh apples in would work but it gives that little extra something.

If you would like to check out the recipe I followed, then head over to Facebook and check out Fitwaffle Cinnamon Apple Pie Blondies, you can also check out her Instagram page for the same recipe. As well as any of her other recipe's.

She also has her own recipe books, which you can purchase on Amazon and Waterstones.

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Healthy Apple Muffins

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Back in September we headed to London for a concert and I thought I'd bake us some snacks that we could have as breakfast snacks too. I came across this Apple Muffin recipe that I'd thought I'd give a try as I thought these would be perfect for what I was thinking. This recipe comes from Sally's Baking Recipe's.

Let's get baking!

Ingredients:

260g plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/2 tsp salt

2 large eggs

133g unsweetened applesauce

160ml pure maple syrup

70g coconut oil

1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract

210g shredded/grated Pink Lady apples (about 2 peeled apples)

Below temperatures are for mini muffins.

Preheat your oven to 350F/177C. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners, I often use fairy cake liners for things like this to get more out of the batter.

In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Whisk together until combined. Then set aside.

In a medium bowl, add the eggs, applesauce, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract, Whisk until combined.

Next pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir a few times.

Next add the grated apple, and fold everything together until combined. You will be left with a thick batter.

Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, if like me your making mini muffins bake them in the oven for 11-14 minutes.

Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tray, and the transfer to a cooling rack to continue cooling.

You can eat these muffins either warm or cold.

These were really nice and easy to make. They were a perfect treat for either a snack or breakfast muffin. I'll happily bake these again. They're also really nice both warm and cold. I think this is definitely perfect someone that wants to eat healthier while still wanting a sweet treat now and again.

If you would like to follow the original recipe with the original timings and measurements, then head to Sally's Baking Recipes Healthy Apple Muffins.

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Simply Cook

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Each box comes with 4 recipe kits and 4 step-by-step recipe cards.

Following the recipes, you combine the kits with 4-6 items from your fridge or cupboard.

Then in just 20 minutes  you'll be enjoying a delicious meal for 2-4 people.

First from this box I cooked the Mexican Pork One Pot. In this kit, you get Cumin & Coriander Blend, Smoky Chipotle Paste and Mexican Stock Pot.

Get the kettle on (300ml)

Fry the pork mince.

Add the rice and beans.

Meanwhile, prep the garnishes.

Serve!

I feel that I need to give this dish another try, as I'm unsure on if I liked it or not, for me the flavours were a little hit and miss, but the apple was really refreshing and added to the flavour and dish.

Skye on the other hand was not a fan.

Next from this box I cooked the Italian Beef Ragu. In this kit, you get Ragu Herb Mix, Red Wine Reduction and Ragu Stock.

Brown the meat.

Start the base.

Mix it up.

Serve!

This has become a family favourite, when I ask what dishes to add to our Simply Cook box, this dish is often requested. Skye is a big fan and it's pretty obvious to see why, it's so delicious and full of flavour. This never lasts long on my plate as I practically wolf it down when we have it.

Next from this box I cooked the Burrito Bowl. In this kit, you get Burrito Spice Blend, Frijoles Paste and Mexican Rice Sauce.

Heat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas Mark 6.

Marinate the chicken.

Cook the beans.

Prep the rice and Avocado.

Serve!

While this is such a colourful plate of food, the flavours weren't really for me, and I don't think Skye was a fan either .

Lastly from this box I cooked the Louisiana Linguine. In this kit, you get Southern Spice Mix, White Wine Reduction and Garlic Chicken Stock.

Marinate the chicken.

Cook the chicken & veg.

Create the sauce.

Mix in the pasta.

Serve!

I loved this dish, it was really rich, creamy and tasty. I'd happily cook this one for us again.

Now let me get to the business side of the Simply Cook boxes, each box comes with 4 recipe kits which include 3 pots of sauces, herb, stock etc, as well as 4 step-by-step recipe cards, that contain the full list of ingredients you'll need, and alternatives etc.

You can choose which dishes you would like in your box, or you can leave it to the Simply Cook gang and let them randomly pick your dishes to enjoy. You can set your preferences whether you're wanting something mild to spicy, something family friendly, there's recipes from all around the world.

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Each box is £9.99, with your first box being a trial price of £3 and each box has free delivery.

If you are interested in making your own Simply Cook subscription, then head over to the Simply Cook website, to check out more details as well as their big catalogue of dishes to make.

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