An apple pie a day keeps the doctor away

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!