Apple Bundles Recipe

Here’s a yummy treat we made at least three times this fall! A few friends have asked for the recipe, so I’ve included it at the end of this post :).

We get to use our super fun “Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer” by The Pampered Chef when we make these!

The recipe is by The Pampered Chef, but I make it a little more simple – I’ve added my changes to the original recipe below :).

Apple Bundles

Source: The Pampered Chef

2 large Granny Smith apples
1 (235 g) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 medium orange (I just use orange juice instead)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cinnamon ice cream or frozen whipped topping, thawed (I use vanilla ice cream)

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Peel, core, and slice apples using Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer. Cut slices in half.

Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles strips. Cut each in half to make 16 triangles strips. Place 3 or 4 apple slices at wide end of each strip and roll up. Arrange bundles in Deep Dish Baker (I use the oval baker).

Zest 1 teaspoon orange zest; set aside. (I skip this part)

Juice orange. Put into Deep Dish Baker, but not over bundles. Drizzle bundles with butter. (I just pour some orange juice in the bottom before adding the apple bundles)

Mix zest, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over bundles. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with ice cream or whipped topping, if desired.

Strawberry Muffin Recipe

I made these muffins a couple of days ago. I had forgotten all about this recipe until I had a special request to share it here – this one’s just for you, Stephanie :)!

Strawberry Muffins

3/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1 1/2 c. mashed strawberries (drained if frozen)
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Sift dry ingredients, add nuts to dry mix. Beat egg, and add butter and strawberries. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir only until blended. Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake at 425 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Makes 1 dozen. I found this recipe at cooks.com.

Tip for pretty muffin tops: A few minutes after the muffins are out of the oven, lightly spray the tops with cooking spray and sprinkle on some sugar. It gives them a bit of sparkle and a little more sweetness too!