An apple pie a day keeps the doctor away

by Chocolate-Covered Katie on 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:

  • 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice (I use almond milk)
  • 1 snack-sized container of applesauce (I like Whole Foods’ unsweetened, because it isn’t diluted with water, unlike many other brands)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Tiny dash salt
  • I like it as-is, but if you want, you can add some sugar

Directions:

  • Mix everything in the blender (or use a hand blender).
  • 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:

  • 1 and 1/3 cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 containers applesauce
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon agar flakes
  • Tiny dash salt
  • sugar, if you wish

Directions:

  • 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).
  • 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!
  • 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).
  • 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.)
  • Serve and enjoy! Yay for apple pie in a bowl!
  • 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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shelby November 12, 2008 at 8:20 pm

Apple pie in a bowl?!?! I’m gonna make this as soon as I can. Ooo maybe for breakfast. With pancakes you say, hmmm.

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Fitnessista November 12, 2008 at 8:26 pm

what great recipes! thank you for sharing :D
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!

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Cookiemouse November 12, 2008 at 8:31 pm

Apple pie in a glass? Ha, ha! Great idea!

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Vegyogini November 12, 2008 at 8:32 pm

You’re so innovative, CCV!

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Lauren November 12, 2008 at 8:52 pm

i love love LOVE apple pie..i need to make this..now..hha thanks for the recipe! :)

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Virginia November 12, 2008 at 8:55 pm

thats a great drink idea! i am weird about puddings so that doesn’t work for me but as a drink it sounds great!!

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magpie November 12, 2008 at 9:17 pm

I love the smell of apple pie :) This sounds so yummy. I have yet to use agar agar.

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vegannurse November 12, 2008 at 10:10 pm

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!

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Lauren November 12, 2008 at 10:29 pm

YUM! I LOVE APPLE PIE! This sounds amazing..

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Lisa November 12, 2008 at 10:55 pm

ooh, yum.

… did you say pancakes?

oooooo….

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Becca November 12, 2008 at 11:34 pm

Apple pie in a bowl! Sounds like heaven!

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imadedinner November 12, 2008 at 11:48 pm

Agar freaks me out, I don’t know why… but I may have to try this!

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ConsiderEatz! November 12, 2008 at 11:50 pm

OK wow, I just made applesauce, I’ve gotta try that Apple pie in a glass , sounds heavenly :)
-C

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Cody November 13, 2008 at 12:14 am

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.

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Erin of Care to Eat November 13, 2008 at 12:26 am

Pancakes…hmm…
Too bad they don’t sell agar in Lubbock! You know how it is here.

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Joanna November 13, 2008 at 1:11 am

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!!

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Megan November 13, 2008 at 1:17 am

MMMMM! They both sound great! I can’t wait to try them both! :-D

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Meg November 13, 2008 at 1:37 am

Oh thank you for both of these recipes! They are both fabulous!

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mad about udon November 13, 2008 at 2:07 am

Thats actually a pretty brilliant idea.

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Wholesome Foodie November 13, 2008 at 2:11 am

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHH MYYYY GOODNESS!
That sounds absolutely delightful!

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Urban Vegan November 13, 2008 at 2:42 am

Fun. Secret agent agar and I are pretty tight, as you know.

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Amanda November 13, 2008 at 3:15 am

clever! now i must find this ingredient…never heard of it before today.

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TavoLini November 13, 2008 at 3:48 am

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!

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alaina November 13, 2008 at 5:03 am

oooh YUM! i never thought about an apple smoothie-type concoction, let alone pudding.

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shellyfish November 13, 2008 at 5:27 am

yum yum yum. i love agar!! it helps you do anything!

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CeciLiA November 13, 2008 at 11:49 am

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)

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lighterportions November 13, 2008 at 3:22 pm

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.

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Jen November 13, 2008 at 6:11 pm

yep, gonna try that.

and also, tag you’re it! see my blog for details.

xo jen

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GroundedFitness November 13, 2008 at 6:27 pm

what a good idea! I can manage making that, lol.

Kelly Turner
http://www.groundedfitness.com

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Catherine November 13, 2008 at 6:30 pm

OMG yum! I’m guessing I can find agar in health food stores, but do you know if Whole Foods carries it??

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Maya November 13, 2008 at 6:48 pm

wow delish:)

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Ricki November 13, 2008 at 8:26 pm

Seriously, you are just too cute!

I love the pudding version–will give it a try!

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River November 13, 2008 at 9:07 pm

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!

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Brooke November 13, 2008 at 9:28 pm

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 :)

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Vegan_Noodle November 14, 2008 at 2:29 am

Apple pie pudding with pancakes sounds perfect! No doctors needed here!

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aTxVegn November 14, 2008 at 3:24 am

Yum! I love pies without the crust.

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coulditbeseitan November 14, 2008 at 4:21 pm

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 …

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kirsten November 14, 2008 at 8:46 pm

wow that looks amazing !!

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federal vegan (kate) November 20, 2008 at 5:06 pm

I made this and I *love*it! Thanks for another great idea! I might try it out with pumpkin next time.

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catalinamaya November 17, 2011 at 12:49 am

I made this yesterday, and the aroma was heavenly! Unfortunately, I didn’t have the agar flakes – but I did find a tiny package in my local organic food store for $11 (uh, no thanks!) – so, I subsituted Xanthan Gum, and it got REALLY vicous!

As a novice to the science of various thickening gums, I think 2 teaspoons of the Xanthan may have been a little too much… :/

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