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Taste Test: Junami Apples

YumSugar — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:15:17 PST

We love any opportunity to taste test new and exciting products, and trying a new kind of apple was particularly exciting. The Junami apple comes from Switzerland originally and its standout characteristic is its juice. The apple is large, round, and brightly colored - definitely something you can't wait to sink your teeth into. Find out what we thought of the Junami apple when you keep reading.

Savory Sight: Bacon Bread Pudding

Yum Community — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:02:17 PST

Bacon doesn't do anything wrong - and that certain truth applies to everything, including the blank canvas of bread. Here, Monica Bennett shows how, when combined, bacon, apples, and sage make for a killer sweet-salty bread pudding.

Bread pudding is like a blank canvas. The sky is the limit as far as what you can add. This time I wanted something savory. I was craving bacon so into my bread pudding it went along with some diced apples and sage from my garden.

For the recipe, check out her blog - and share your latest culinary creations with us in the YumSugar Community.

Sip on This: Green Juice Loaded With Antioxidants

Anna Monette Roberts — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:52:51 PST

Fresh green juice might be the "next frozen yogurt" in terms of a trendy, healthy snack. What could possibly be better for you than a glass of homemade, fresh-pressed vegetables and fruits? This is a super easy, delicious, and addictive green juice recipe that you can happily indulge in to rake up your daily values. Apples are high in vitamin C and naturally sweeten the beverage. Antioxidant-rich spinach and parsley are also high in vitamin A and C and iron. Cucumber and lemon add flavor and immune-boosting phytonutrients. Warming and spicy ginger aids digestion.

See juice recipe.

A Reader Recipe: Grain- and Dairy-Free Apple Crisp

Fit Community — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:06:00 PDT

FitSugar reader AllieNic gives apple crisp a healthy makeover by making it grain- and dairy-free. She shared the recipe in our Healthy Recipe community group.

I love apples; they're beautiful and delicious! A few weeks ago, I took a trip up to Vermont to visit family - we went apple picking, so I whipped up some apple crisp (apple crumble). I remember loving the apple crisp we used to get with elementary school lunches, but this recipe is decidedly more healthy: grain-free and dairy-free!

Learn more about this recipe after the break!

Get Into Fall With These Healthy Apple Recipes

Michele Foley — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:07:43 PDT

On Thursday I spotted the first signs of Fall at my farmers market: McIntosh apples. I ran straight to that farm's stall and filled my bag with almost a dozen of this favored Fall fruit. I love apples; the sweet and crunchy snack is full of all sorts of nutritional goodness, and they taste good on their own and in salads, desserts, and savory dishes, too. Here are 10 healthy recipes to welcome back Fall and one of my favorite fruits, the apple.

Source: Flickr user sleepyneko

10 Fantastic Apple Recipes For Fall

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:29:24 PDT

With the first official day of Fall upon us, what better time to share our favorite apple recipes for the season? For me, nothing says, "Autumn has arrived!" more than a big bite into a crisp, juicy apple. Whether you want something savory, sweet, or boozy, check out these 10 apple recipes we've pulled to make great use of one of our favorite fruits.

10 Dishes to Get You Excited For Fall

Katie Sweeney — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:55:28 PDT

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time dealing with the Summer to Fall transition. It makes me sad to say goodbye to warm nights, succulent barbecue, and plump berries. However, it's important to remember the months to come have plenty of fabulous fun to offer as well! Think slow-cooked meats, root vegetables, and decadent desserts. To encourage you to start imagining braises and soups, I've rounded up my favorite Fall recipes.

Eating an Apple a Day Really Does Keep the Doc Away

Heather Dale — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:06:22 PDT

Eating 75 grams of dried apples each day may reduce your cholesterol levels. A recent study at Florida State University examined 160 women who were randomly assigned to two groups: those who ate dried apples for a year, and those who received dried prunes for the same time frame. The participants who were put in the apple group experienced a drop in their total cholesterol by 14 percent and their LDL cholesterol by 23 percent. Their levels of C-reactive protein, a substance in blood that is a marker for inflammation and increased risk of heart disease, also decreased.

Keep reading to find out what else was discovered in the study.

Apple Snack Two Ways: the Sweet and the Savory

Heather Maddan — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:30:18 PDT

When it comes to peanut butter sandwiches, my son isn't big on bread. He prefers the sweet treat served up on a peeled apple that has been cored and halved. I smear some of the creamy spread between and then top with the other half. A fiber and protein packed combo, it's a portable dish that is fit for any time of day. We recently tested the apple idea out on another kiddie staple - grilled cheese. Just take the fruit halves and top them with your kiddo's favorite sliced or shredded cheese and then pop them in a hot oven to melt the protein. Served open-faced or as a sandwich, this simple recipe is a savory winner.

A Lighter Holiday Cocktail: Mulled Cider With Calvados

Michele Foley — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:50:41 PST

It's starting to get chilly out there! Over the holidays, warm drinks and cocktails like eggnog, Tom and Jerrys, and hot buttered rum are in abundance. The problem is that these drinks are stacked with sugar and saturated fat.

Spiked mulled cider is a great alternative to these holiday favorites. Hot cider is satisfying on a cold Winter's night, and its spices are reminiscent of the season. I love that the sweetness of the drink comes from using all-natural apple cider and just a hint of brown sugar. And unlike most warm holiday cocktails, there's not a single gram of fat in the recipe.

To see the recipe after the break!