~Recipe Monday: Maple-Drizzled Apple Muffins~

I made these awesome muffins this weekend.  They were delicious!  If you are a fan of apple cake then you should try these maple glazed muffins. 

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups chopped, peeled apples
• 12 pecan halves
• GLAZE:
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. In a small bowl, mix milk, butter, syrup and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely. For glaze, mix sugar and syrup; drizzle over muffins.

ENJOY!

Recipe courtesy of www.allrecipes.com

~Do you know what a Grapple is?~

Have you seen this commercial?

http://www.kgbkgb.com/#ads/spot2


I saw it and was wondering what the heck is a Grāpple???



Well...if you don't know what a Grāpple is check this link out: http://grapplefruits.com/ or continue reading for a quick definition.

A Grāpple is an apple that tastes like a grape! I have yet to try one but want too out of curiosity. I do love grapes but it seems like every time I buy some they turn to mush too fast or are just plain sour. Apples tend to keep fresh longer than grapes and store much easier, so why not buy Grāpples?

Here is a brief explanation of the Grāpple process from the website: http://grapplefruits.com/


Grāpple® brand apples begin either as Washington Extra Fancy Gala or Fuji Apples, depending upon the season. These "premium apples" are the ones that take on the grape flavor best. This Patent Pending process is complex and the ingredient mix primarily includes concentrated grape flavor and pure water. All ingredients are USDA and FDA approved and the process has been licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

There is nothing but flavor being infused into the apple. A relaxing bathing process prepares our apples for you or your kids. The apple takes on no additional sugars or calories. They are not genetically altered in any way. The apple is as healthy as ever but now has the new exciting grape flavor. The process is better explained by the Food Network's "Unwrapped" show entitled "Grapeful". If you have a few minutes check out the video clip on the Grāpple website or click here now!

Have you eaten a Grāpple before?

Share your thoughts here!

"Crunches Like An Apple, Tastes Like A Grape."

Grāpples are currently born at the C&O Nursery located in

Wenatchee, Washington

PO Box 116, Wenatchee WA 98807

local: 509-662-7164 fax: 509-662-4519 800-232-2636

~Back to School With an A+ Apple Attitude~

In celebration of school starting soon this blog post features: APPLES! Don't forget to bring your teacher one on the first day of school. If an apple as a gift seems old fashioned and silly buy one of these apple items from etsy sellers featured in this post. Happy Shopping!

This sweet and juicy smelling candy apple reed diffuser would be a perfect addition to a teacher's desk. If your teacher would prefer a different scent check out Reed Diffuser Girl's etsy shop. Don't forget it's never too early to start your holiday shopping! Reed Diffuser Girl has plenty of seasonal scents to keep your house smelling delicious all year round.

For the first day of school why not wear this green and red apple long sleeved shirt from Dot's and Daisies etsy shop. Send your little girl to school in style and keep her warm at the same time.

For more children's clothes visit Dot's and Daisies shop and fill up that closet of yours with a fabulous back to school wardrobe. Don't worry moms! There are things for you too!

Check out this original painting of a chalkboard featuring a bright red apple and a cute little worm! This adorable item comes from Nicole's etsy shop: Enchanted Easel.

Nicole has many other original paintings in her shop and they all need homes. Check out her other items for potential gifts. The holidays are coming!

Now that you have bought all those school supplies where will you put them? This awesome apple pencil pouch from Megan's etsy shop: Cotton Cupcakes.

Check out her shop for more pouches, totes, wristlets, pins and pin cushions! Happy Shopping!