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Vegan Chick’n Apple Salad ft. SugarBee® Apples

Created by: Ashley Hankins | @eat_figs_not_pigs Prep Time: 20 MINUTES Servings: 4-6 Ingredients 1 SugarBee® Apple, cored and finely diced ½ cup vegan mayonnaise ¼ cup plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, plus more to taste 12 ounces vegan chick’n strips, cooked according to package directions and, into bite-size pieces, and cooled to room temperature ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, finely diced ¼ cup...

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Sugarbee® Apple Cider Caramels

Recipe by: Valerie Musser Yield: Approximately 40 caramels Ingredients: 2 cups SugarBee® Apple Cider 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg Pinch of cloves 1 ½ cups white sugar 3 tbsp. water ¼ cup light corn syrup 1 stick of butter cubed Directions: In a heavy bottomed pot, bring the SugarBee® apple cider to a boil until it is reduced to 1/3 cup. This process takes about 20-30 minutes. Set it aside.  Meanwhile, line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. I like to secure the parchment to the...

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Vegan SugarBee® Apple Pie Inspired Stuffed French Toast

Created by: Ashley Hankins | @eat_figs_not_pigs PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 55 MINUTES SERVINGS: 3 large servings OR 6 single servings Apple ‘Pie’ Stuffing:     3 SugarBee® Apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced     1 tablespoon coconut sugar     1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice     ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon     ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg French Toast:     1 ½ cups unflavored non-dairy milk     1/3 cup chickpea flour     3 tablespoons vegan-friendly granulated sugar     2 teaspoons vanilla extract     1 (15-ounce)...

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SugarBee® Apple Winter Wassail

Recipe by: Valerie Musser Ingredients 7 cups SugarBee® apple cider 2 cups organic cranberry juice 1 heaping tsp. of cloves 1 heaping tsp. allspice berries ½ tsp. whole black peppercorns 2 whole cinnamon sticks 1 organic orange sliced in rounds *Optional: 1 cup of red wine, rum, or brandy Directions Add all your spices to a tea ball infuser or cheesecloth secured with kitchen twine. Add all the ingredients to a crock pot or stock pot. Simmer for 2 hours, or keep in a crock pot on low for 2-4 You can keep...

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Kitchen Skills: 4 Ways to Cut Apples

Learn how to cut apples like a pro! Mastering the basic knife cuts such as large dice, small dice, julienne, etc. is not just a lesson for professional chefs.  Knife skills when learning how to cut apples are handy to have for home cooks as well. Sure, it makes your dish look extra special, but there is a method to the madness. Each cut has its own function when it comes to your eating experience. Since most people add raw apples to the culinary masterpieces, cutting them in different shapes also adds...

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Fruit-Based Cocktails for the Holidays

There is something festive about a fruity cocktail during the holiday season and since pears and apples are fall fruits they lend themselves well to celebratory beverages. We have compiled a few of our favorite cocktails here to add a bit of specialness to your next gathering. Our SugarBee® Hot Spiced Cider is the perfect warm and cozy treat for a cold winter’s day by the fire. The addition of cranberries in the SugarBee® cider balances the sweet SugarBee® apples with a little tartness. This recipe is wonderful on its own as a...

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What makes apples so healthy?

You’ve probably heard the proverb “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This saying was first recorded in Wales during the 1860’s with the original wording “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Clearly apples have been recognized as a health food for a very long time, and for good reason.  Apples are one of the most cultivated and consumed fruits on the planet. They are very rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and dietary fiber, which elevates the humble apple to the rank of bonafide superfood. Studies suggest...

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Kitchen Hack: How to Keep Apples From Browning

It’s a classic tale. You chop, dice, slice or shave a raw apple for your child or to use in a recipe only to have it turn brown and unappealing minutes later. Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you prevent it? Browning is the result of freshly cut apple flesh coming into contact with oxygen, a natural process called oxidization or enzymatic browning. Speed of browning can vary depending on the variety of apple, and can also be impacted by the age of the fruit. Fruit that has browned...

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Downloadable Holiday Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And what better way to celebrate this wonderful season than to create your own unique decorations and treats to spread throughout your home with the ones you love? We've put together a gift bag full of great holiday ideas to make this year's celebration sparkle! Click the image below to download your own free copy of our Christmas Ebook. ...

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SugarBee® Hasselback Apple Recipe

Created by: Matt Robinson | @realfoodbydad Ingredients: SugarBee® Apple ¾ cup (96g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (73g) loosely packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted

Directions: To make the cinnamon crumble: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into baking a sheet. Squeeze the crumb mixture to create varying size clumps. Transfer the baking sheet to the...

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