For the Apples

• 4 large Golden Delicious apples
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Crumble Topping

• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1¼ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 stick (½ cup) chilled unsalted butter

Directions

1. Prepare the apples: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into ¼-inch slices.
2. Place the apple slices in a large bowl. Toss with the sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated.
3. Prepare the baking dish: Transfer the apple mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
4. Make the topping: In a large bowl, combine the chopped pecans or walnuts, flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Cut the chilled butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to work it into the topping mixture until it resembles a coarse crumble with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
6. Top the apples: Spoon the crumble mixture evenly over the apples, covering the entire surface.
7. Bake: Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling around the edges.
8. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

A cozy, classic way to enjoy fresh-picked apples from Pennings Orchard!

Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2¼ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1¼ teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and finely diced
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Directions

Heat the oil: Add a couple of inches of vegetable oil to a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Heat over medium to medium-low heat until the oil reaches 340°F on a deep-fry thermometer.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and mix well.

Make the batter: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Add the apples: Core and finely dice the Granny Smith apples. Fold them into the batter until the mixture is very chunky and packed with apples.

Fry the fritters: Carefully drop large tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 6–8 fritters at a time. Fry for 4–6 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through.

Drain: Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Finish & serve: Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Perfect for breakfast, a lunchtime treat, or a delicious snack made with fresh-picked apples from Pennings Orchard!

Ingredients

• 2 Granny Smith apples
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Ground cinnamon, to taste
• A small amount of water

Directions

1. Prepare the apples: An adult should core the apples, or help the child safely learn to use an apple corer. Be sure to leave the bottom of each apple intact.
2. Place the apples upright in a microwave-safe dish.
3. Fill the apples: Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar into the center of each apple. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon.
4. Add a small amount of water to the bottom of the dish.
5. Microwave: Microwave on high for 4–5 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
6. Serve safely: Use potholders to carefully remove the hot dish from the microwave. Allow the apples to cool for a few minutes before eating.

🍎 Little Helper Tip

This is a fun and simple recipe for kids to help make—with an adult handling the coring and hot dish!

Ingredients

• 1 flour tortilla (6-inch diameter)
• 4 tablespoons medium cheddar cheese, grated
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced or chopped apple

Directions

1. Place the tortilla on a microwave-safe plate.
2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese over one half of the tortilla.
3. Arrange the apple pieces over the cheese.
4. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese over the apples.
5. Fold the tortilla in half over the filling.
6. Microwave on HIGH for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted.
7. Let cool for several minutes—the melted cheese will be very hot!
8. Cut into halves or thirds and serve.

👩‍🍳 Kid-Friendly Tip: An adult should handle the hot tortilla and plate. Let it cool well before serving to children.

Ingredients

• 1 large red apple, cut into 8 wedges
• 6 marshmallows
• 1 large banana, cut into pieces
• Small jar creamy peanut butter (if no allergies)
• Lemon or orange juice, optional

Directions

1. If desired, dip the apple pieces in lemon or orange juice to help prevent browning.
2. Carefully thread a piece of apple onto a skewer.
3. Add a marshmallow, followed by a piece of banana and another marshmallow.
4. Spread a little peanut butter on top of the marshmallow.
5. Add another piece of banana and a marshmallow. Spread with more peanut butter.
6. Finish with a piece of apple.
7. Repeat with a second skewer.

Makes: 2 kabobs

Allergy-Friendly Option: Use cream cheese instead of peanut butter, or leave the kabobs plain.

⚠️ Kid Safety Tip: Adults should handle the skewers, and children should be supervised while eating foods on sharp sticks.

Ingredients

• 4-inch lollipop or sucker sticks
• 1 Granny Smith apple (makes about 8 mini apples)
• Butterscotch or peanut butter chips
• Chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, or shredded coconut (optional)
• Small paper candy cups
• Melon baller

Directions

1. Carefully cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle. The pointed end will make it easier to insert them into the apple pieces.
2. Using a melon baller, scoop small balls from the apple. Try to keep a piece of apple peel on each ball.
3. Pat the apple pieces dry with a paper towel.
4. Carefully push the pointed end of a stick into the peel of each apple ball.
5. Melt the butterscotch or peanut butter chips according to the package directions.
6. Dip and swirl each mini apple in the melted chips, coating it well.
7. If desired, roll the coated apples in chopped nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or shredded coconut.
8. Place each mini apple in a small paper candy cup and allow the coating to set.

🍏 Kid-Friendly Tip: An adult should handle cutting the sticks and melting the chips. Make sure the apple pieces are securely attached to the sticks before serving.

• 1 gal. (4 qt.) Apple Cider
• About a cup of orange juice
• Orange slices a nice touch...
• 2- 4 cinnamon sticks

PLACE all ingredients in large saucepan. Cook on low heat 20 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. (Do not boil.)

Can also be made in crock pot…
REMOVE cinnamon sticks Serve warm.

Great for the Holidays and winter Days!

• 1 gal. (4 qt.) Apple Cider
• About a cup of orange juice
• Orange slices a nice touch...
• 2- 4 cinnamon sticks

PLACE all ingredients in large saucepan. Cook on low heat 20 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. (Do not boil.)

Can also be made in crock pot…
REMOVE cinnamon sticks Serve warm.

Great for the Holidays and winter Days!