MARCH 20, 2024
Refresh Spring Menus with Sweet and Savory Favorites FAMILY FEATURES Whether your favorite springtime meals take you to the patio or have you throwing open the windows to let fresh air in, enjoying the sunshine and warmth with sweet and savory dishes is a perfect way to celebrate the season. Better yet – bring loved ones together with recipes that are as easy to make as they are delicious for refreshing taste without the hassle.
minutes. Peel, core and thinly slice apples into large bowl; sprinkle with sugar, lemon zest and cornstarch then toss well to evenly coat.
The uplifting aroma and flavor of Envy Apples offer an invitation to savor small moments around the table, especially when used in simple favorites like muffins, sandwiches, pizza or pies for delicious dishes all day long. Celebrating spring can start with this ultimate apple experience, allowing you to introduce loved ones to new ways to rethink weekly staples.
Cut 1/2-inch strips from remaining pastry sheet and make lattice pattern over apples, crimping edges once lattice is completed.
Preheat oven to 365 F. Use two sheets semi-thawed pastry to line fluted tart pan approximately 10 inches, pressing and trimming neatly to fit; chill 15
Combine pizza sauce and sweet chili sauce. Spread sauce over pizza crust. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the stilton cheese.
Brush tart with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Cut apple in half then core and slice into thin wedges. Arrange apple over cheese then top with remaining cheese.
Bake 35-40 minutes, or until pastry is golden. Allow to cool at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with ice cream, custard or cream, if desired.
Cook pizza 7-10 minutes until pale golden and starting to bubble. Add prosciutto and cook 2-3 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Apple and Date Muffins
Servings: 12 2 Envy Apples 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 cup flour 1 cup bran flakes 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup butter, melted 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup milk butter or powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
Serve with fresh arugula and basil. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts, if desired.
Preheat oven to 375 F and line muffin pan with cupcake papers.
These recipes and more start with the craveable texture and crunch of Envy Apples – a leading apple variety – that provide balanced sweetness with flesh that remains whiter longer, even after cutting, so your favorite meals look as delicious as they taste.
Servings: 8-10 2-3 sheets puff pastry dough 5 Envy Apples 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar ice cream, custard or cream, for serving (optional)
storebought pizza crust cup mozzarella cheese, divided cup stilton cheese, divided Envy Apple slices prosciutto fresh arugula leaves, for garnish fresh basil, for garnish toasted walnuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Beat egg with milk. Brush egg wash around pastry rim.
Wind down the day with Stilton Cheese Pizza, an ultimate family favorite and shareable solution. Finally, cap off the excitement of warming weather and time outdoors with a slice of Classic Apple Lattice Tart served with a scoop of ice cream or custard.
Classic Apple Lattice Tart
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Arrange apple slices in pastrylined tart pan, laying flat.
Wake up with breakfast or brunch on the patio, highlighted by Apple and Date Muffins you can prepare fresh or bake ahead of time then reheat for an easy, breezy morning. Spring often means outdoor activities which require a recharge at lunch like these Apple, Bacon and Brie Cheese Toasties featuring the perfect pairing of sweet with savory.
Visit EnvyApple.com to find more patio-perfect recipe inspiration.
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Peel and core apples and dice finely; toss with maple syrup.
Apple, Bacon and Brie Cheese Toasties
In large bowl, combine flour, bran flakes, brown sugar, dates, pumpkin pie spice and baking powder; mix well. In separate bowl, whisk melted butter, egg and milk. Add half maple-apple mixture to dry ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold together until mixed. Spoon evenly into muffin tin cupcake papers. Add 1 teaspoon remaining maple-apple mixture to top of each muffin. Bake 20-25 minutes until muffin mix is set and apple topping is golden. Allow muffins to cool 5 minutes before removing from tin. Serve with butter or dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Stilton Cheese Pizza
Yield: 1 pizza 1 tablespoon pizza sauce 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
Servings: 2 1 tablespoon butter 4 slices sourdough bread 1 teaspoon honey mustard, plus additional for serving (optional) 4 slices cooked bacon 1 Envy Apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 3/4 ounces brie cheese, sliced side salad, for serving (optional)
Butter one side of each bread slice. Lay out two slices bread, buttered sides down. Top with honey mustard then layer with two bacon slices, apple slices and brie cheese slices. Top with remaining slices bread, buttered sides up, to create two sandwiches. Heat grill pan or frying pan and cook sandwiches until golden brown on each side and cheese is beginning to bubble.
Whip Up Cheese and Scallion Biscuits for Irish Feast BY DONNA ERICKSON Whenever I run into my Irish-American friend Margaret Wachholz, I feel like I’ve just won a ticket to the Emerald Isle. It’s not just her catchy sayings and accent that inspire me; she simply exudes joy whenever I tell her about my attempts to be just a wee bit Irish, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. When I recently shared a favorite biscuit recipe made with cheddar cheese and scallions, which I thought might be ideal for a Irishthemed dinner, she exclaimed, “’Tis, indeed, but be sure to add lashings of butter! Irish butter.” Good thing, because this recipe calls for butter in the batter and for brushing on top of the warm biscuits. This easy recipe skips mixers, kneading and biscuit cutters in the prep. Just set out a big bowl, grab a wooden spoon and call in the kids. They can measure and stir before you pop the doughy mounds in the oven. After it’s done baking, they can brush the lightly browned tops with “lashings” of butter and top them with a shamrock-shaped flat parsley leaf as a nod to the “green.”
CHEDDAR CHEESE AND SCALLION BISCUITS Makes 16 medium biscuits 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter (resources below) 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (look for Irish cheddar) 2 teaspoons scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 16 whole leaves from flat leaf parsley for garnish (optional) To prepare oven and baking pan: Heat oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To prepare dough: In a large mixing bowl, let your kids measure and combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, sugar and salt. Stir with a big spoon. Add milk and 1/2 cup of melted butter. Combine lightly until flour is mixed in. Do not overstir; it will be sticky. Fold in the cheese, scallions and chopped parsley. To bake: Use an ice-cream scoop or large spoon to drop equal-sized mounds on the baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned. To serve: Remove from oven. Brush each biscuit with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and press a parsley leaf shaped like a shamrock on top. Extra idea: If you have leftovers, warm them up in the morning for a brunch to accompany an egg dish. Resources: Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter is widely available. Find it in a store near you by visiting KerrygoldUSA.com. *** Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com.
Cut sandwiches in half and serve with side salad or extra honey mustard, if desired.
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