12 Yummy Fall Recipes!

Did you know that this Sunday, September 22 is the First Day of Autumn aka the Fall Season?!

So soon, right! Trust me, I feel your pain. School time is well on it's way and I'm almost certain that all of you mom's out there are struggling with after-school snacks, aren't 'cha? I struggle every day and I regret the days that I give in and toss my girls sugary snacks when I'm in a hurry and can't quite put a healthy snack together in time for what ever comes next in our life.

I've searched far and wide for the most delicious fall recipes that will make any school day better! The Prep Time for all of these recipes are also listed below!

ENJOY!!!

Don't forget to visit the blogs that these recipes came from, that's where you'll find all directions. (Make sure you thank them for their hard work!)

Apple Chips from What Do We Do All Day?

Estimated Prep Time - 2 1/2 minutes

Apple Nachoes from Real Mom Kitchen

Estimated Prep Time - 20 minutes

Honey Vanilla Caramel Apples from Real Mom Kitchen

Estimated Prep Time - 1 hour

Maple Butter Spiced Popcorn from theKitchn

Estimated Prep Time - 5 to 10 minutes

So-Easy Apple Butter from Recipe.com

Estimated Prep Time - 30 minutes

Caramel Filled Apples from Lily Shop

Estimated Prep Time - 10 minutes

Acorn Bites from The Recipe Diva

Estimated Prep Time - 37 minutes

Baked Stuffed Apples from Punch Bowl

Estimated Prep Time - 1 hour

Homemade Applesauce from Stick A Fork in it

Estimated Prep Time - About 1 hour from Start to End

Homemade Caramel Apple Pops from Lily Shop

Estimated Prep Time - About 15 min

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds from Love With Recipe

Estimated Prep Time - 15 to 20 minutes

Inside Out Pumpkin Muffins from ZipList

Estimated Prep Time - 33min to 45 min

Crock Pot Apple Butter

 

 CROCK POT APPLE BUTTER

 

Living in the south (North Carolina), you have to have alittle taste of the mountians! What better way to taste the Appalachians then to make some Yummy Apple Butter!?

 

Approximately 3 lb. apples
3 cups sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
Dash of salt
3/4 cup water or fresh apple cider

 

Fill Crock-pot 3/4 full with peeled, cored and sliced apples. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until evenly mixed. Cover and cook on low setting overnight or until the butter is of a thick, spreadable consistency.If apple butter has too much liquid, remove lid and cook on high until thickened. Stir often as butter thickens to prevent scorching.
Store in refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.
Variation: For a less sweet apple butter, substitute 1 cup honey for the sugar.
To can the apple butter, pack into hot jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Recipe found at Cooks.com

Make your own Pre-Sliced Apples that don't go Brown

No-more Brown Sliced Apples

Those packages of pre-sliced apples you can buy at stores are a great healthy snack for lunches and school snacks, but it can get pricy!

Make your own by slicing apples, soak in cold water for 3-5 minutes, then soak in a lemon-lime carbonated soda (such as 7-up or sprite) for 3-5 minutes. Divide into snack size portions and store in Ziploc bags in the fridge. The lemon-lime soda will keep the apples from browning and make them last longer