Raw Pear Sauce, Raw Apple Sauce, For the Freezer

We are getting a bunch of apples and pears today. They’re coming from our sweet local doctor and her husband, who have an abundance. They called last week to ask if we wanted some. Yes, we do! Jeff is going to pick them up in town today, as he’s there and I’m not. Of course, [...]

Apple-Sweet Potato-Pumpkin Muffins: Date Sweetened, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free

I’ve been playing around with my agave-sweetened muffins for awhile now to make them fruit-sweetened. We are using less and less agave these days and turning toward fruit for sweetening. These muffins are sweetened with date sugar and applesauce. This makes a BIG batch — can easily be halved. I like to make it big [...]

Date-Apple Bars — Gluten-Free

I know there is a controversy whether or not oats are gluten-free. In my research, I have gathered that the issue is whether or not the oats are contaminated with gluten at the place where they are packaged/processed. I am satisfied that our oats are not contaminated, so we continue to eat oats. To us, [...]

Apple Oat Casserole

I have been making this for dessert off and on ever since my friend Vickilynn Haycraft found the recipe and tweaked it a bit. I usually do some tweaking of my own on it. We have it warm as a treat or snack. Pour some milk over the leftovers for a yummy breakfast. Apple Oat [...]

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Oatmeal weather again. I long ago stopped buying cold cereals because of the expense and started fixing hot cereals instead. We love having a warm tummy full of oatmeal. Usually I fix Decadent & Hearty Oatmeal, but this morning, I prepared Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal instead. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal serves 5, with leftovers 4 cups certified [...]

Apple Salad

apple-salad

I’ve taken this salad to countless potlucks, and also served it many times when we have guests for a meal. It’s super easy and tasty. Apple Salad 6 to 8 apples, cleaned and with the peel left on (Pink Lady apples are delicious!) 1/4 cup lemon juice good water 1/4 cup raw honey, or to [...]