Apple Cranberry Harvest Cookies Food

CRAN-APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, cranberries, apple and walnuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir quickly just to combine. Add the cranberries, figs, hazelnuts, and both sugars and stir just to distribute the fruits, nuts, and sugar evenly throughout the batter.
• Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned on the top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Butter an 8 inch square baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix together apples, cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place evenly into baking dish.
• In the same bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar. With a fork, mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apples.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown, and apples are tender.

APPLE-CRANBERRY HARVEST COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in the middle of oven; spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a big mixing bowl, add half the cake mix along with cinnamon, oil, and eggs; blend with an electric mixer on med-high speed, 1-2 minutes, until blended and smooth.
• Stir in the remaining cake mix, apple, and cranberries with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.
• Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets.
• Sprinkle tops with a few chopped walnuts; gently press into the dough.
• Bake 9-12 minutes or until set at edges and just barely set at center when lightly touched.
• Cool 1 minute on sheets; transfer to wire racks with a metal spatula and cool completely.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

EASY CRANBERRY AND APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
• Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEWY APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and apples. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

HARVEST APPLE CRANBERRY BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Mix cranberries, diced apples and white sugar.
• Spread mixture on bottom of buttered 9"x13" casserole dish.
• Mix together brown sugar, oats, nuts.
• Sprinkle over top of fruit.
• Dot top of casserole with butter.
• Bake at 325° for 1 hour.
• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE

Steps:

• Whisk apple cider, corn syrup, and brown sugar in heavy large saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons butter; whisk until melted. Remove from heat.
• Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add apple pieces; sauté 2 minutes. Add cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir until cranberries begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Stir in reduced cider mixture. Boil until reduced to syrup consistency, about 6 minutes. Stir in more sugar, if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat until heated through.) Transfer compote to bowl and serve warm.