An apple pie a day keeps the doctor away
November 13, 2008
Or “What the Yankee Candle Factory would taste like if it were a food”
(I don’t know about other Yankee stores, but the one near me always smells of cinnamon).
Here’s a summary of my post today:
- First, I am going to give you a recipe for a delicious Fall beverage.
- Next, I am going to introduce a magic ingredient that will transform said “Fall beverage” into a luscious pudding.
Ready? Here goes!
Recipe #1:
Apple Pie in a Glass
Ingredients:
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1 cup non-dairy milk of choice (I use almond milk)
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1 snack-sized container of applesauce (I like Whole Foods’ unsweetened, because it isn’t diluted with water, unlike many other brands)
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Tiny dash salt
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I like it as-is, but if you want, you can add some sugar
Directions:
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Mix everything in the blender (or use a hand blender).
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Serve either warm or cold.
But wait! Hold the phone!
Let’s backtrack a little, shall we? What if you didn’t want to drink your apple pie, but eat it in pudding form? That’s where Secret Agent Agar comes in.
Recipe #2:
Apple Pie Pudding
Serves 2
Ingredients:
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1 and 1/3 cup non-dairy milk
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2 containers applesauce
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tablespoon agar flakes
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Tiny dash salt
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sugar, if you wish
Directions:
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Heat the milk and agar flakes in a small pot, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 more minutes, until the agar flakes are dissolved (mine never dissolve completely, but that’s okay).
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Turn off the heat and add the applesauce, cinnamon, and sugar (if using), and stir until it’s all mixed up. It’s not supposed to be thick yet, so don’t worry!
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Put the pot in the fridge and let it cool for at least three hours (You can let it sit for much longer if you want. I usually proceed the next day).
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The mixture should be gelatinous now. Using a hand blender, blend until creamy. (Note: You can halve the recipe to serve one, but it’s easier to blend if you make two servings.)
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Serve and enjoy! Yay for apple pie in a bowl!
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Feel free to experiment with flavored applesauces, fruit cups, pureed fruit, or maybe even peanut butter!
You’ll be seeing much more of this recipe in the near future, especially in conjunction with pancakes. Ooh, I’ve said too much!
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Apple pie in a bowl?!?! I’m gonna make this as soon as I can. Ooo maybe for breakfast. With pancakes you say, hmmm.
what great recipes! thank you for sharing
i will definitely be trying the first but can’t make the second yet because agar flakes (or powder) are nowhere to be found here!
hope you have a great day!
Apple pie in a glass? Ha, ha! Great idea!
You’re so innovative, CCV!
i love love LOVE apple pie..i need to make this..now..hha thanks for the recipe!
thats a great drink idea! i am weird about puddings so that doesn’t work for me but as a drink it sounds great!!
I love the smell of apple pie
This sounds so yummy. I have yet to use agar agar.
Katie, you never cease to amaze me! This looks like another yummy recipe to try, for sure!
I have it bookmarked (along with many other of your recipes), can’t wait to try them!
YUM! I LOVE APPLE PIE! This sounds amazing..
ooh, yum.
… did you say pancakes?
oooooo….
Apple pie in a bowl! Sounds like heaven!
Agar freaks me out, I don’t know why… but I may have to try this!
OK wow, I just made applesauce, I’ve gotta try that Apple pie in a glass , sounds heavenly
-C
I haven’t been brave enough to try Apple Pie in a Glass so far in my life… it’s surfaced quite a few times.
The pudding sounds yummy, though.
Pancakes…hmm…
Too bad they don’t sell agar in Lubbock! You know how it is here.
i don’t know about you, but i can’t wait for thanksgiving where there’s real apple pie!!! i’m pretty sure the only way i can have it is if i make my own vegan version, but if that’s what it takes, then i’m makin one!!
MMMMM! They both sound great! I can’t wait to try them both!
Oh thank you for both of these recipes! They are both fabulous!
Thats actually a pretty brilliant idea.
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHH MYYYY GOODNESS!
That sounds absolutely delightful!
Fun. Secret agent agar and I are pretty tight, as you know.
clever! now i must find this ingredient…never heard of it before today.
man, and here I was thinking the secret ingredient would be soy yogurt!
I dig the agar–way to work in a surprise
I’ll take two, please!
oooh YUM! i never thought about an apple smoothie-type concoction, let alone pudding.
yum yum yum. i love agar!! it helps you do anything!
holy freaking jebus!!! For once, I have EVERY SINGLE INGREDIENT that I need in my pantry *woot* I’m so gonna freaking make this pudding a.s.a.p!!!!
p.s.: FYI, NO, I’m not procrastinating again (promise!) … I’m just err … taking a break from all that study :0)
Hahah that sounds amazing. I’ll have to keep my eye out for agar flakes but in the meantime I’ve got everything else to make that wonderful sounding Apple Pie in a glass. Can’t go wrong with drinkable pie… mmmmm.
yep, gonna try that.
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xo jen
what a good idea! I can manage making that, lol.
Kelly Turner
http://www.groundedfitness.com
OMG yum! I’m guessing I can find agar in health food stores, but do you know if Whole Foods carries it??
wow delish:)
Seriously, you are just too cute!
I love the pudding version–will give it a try!
Ooh magic!! Can I be your assistant? I can make that apple pie pudding disappear into my belly in just seconds! Now you see it… now you don’t!
katie you have the most innovative smoothie recipes! i love anything apple related so i will have to make this pudding. now i need agar!
p.s do not worry, you are busy as it is! love you
Apple pie pudding with pancakes sounds perfect! No doctors needed here!
Yum! I love pies without the crust.
Apple pie in a glass! Brilliant! I’ve always said an apple pie a day keeps the doctor away. No one ever agreed with me before …
wow that looks amazing !!
I made this and I *love*it! Thanks for another great idea! I might try it out with pumpkin next time.