Lavender Apple Delight Food

APPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Divide apples among four ungreased 10-oz. microwave-safe bowls. Top each with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar. Sprinkle with cinnamon; top each with 1 teaspoon butter. , Cover and microwave on high for 7-1/2 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool slightly; drizzle with caramel topping if desired.

APPLE LAVENDER MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Coat 12 muffin tins with cooking spray or line with muffin cups.
• In large bowl, sift together flour; sugar; baking powder and salt. Make a well in center.
• In separate bowl, whisk together milk, lavender; butter and egg. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir by hand just until batter is evenly moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup of the apples.
• Fill prepared muffin tins about three-quarters full. Gently tap filled tins to release any air bubbles.
• Sprinkle remaining diced apple over muffins. Bake until skewer inserted into center of a muffin comes our clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool muffins in pan about 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

LAVENDER JELLY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over high heat bring water just to a boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in dried lavender flowers. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a deep kettle or pot, discarding the lavender flowers.
• Stir in lemon juice and pectin; continue stirring until the pectin is thoroughly dissolved.
• Over high heat, bring the mixture to a hard rolling boil (a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down).
• Add sugar. When the jelly solution returns to a hard rolling boil, let it boil for 2 to 4 minutes (see below), stirring occasionally.
• Boil Times:.
• 2 minutes - soft gel.
• 4 minutes - medium gel.
• Testing for "jell" (thickness - I keep a metal tablespoon sitting in a glass of ice water, then take a half spoonful of the mix and let it cool to room temperature on the spoon. If it thickens up to the consistency I like, then I know the jelly is ready. If not, I mix in a little more pectin (about 1 teaspoon to 1/2 of another package) and bring it to a boil again for 1 minute.
• After boiling, transfer the jelly into hot sterilized jars. Fill them to within 1/4 inch of the top, wipe any spilled jam off the top, seat the lid and tighten the ring around them.
• Process in a water bath for 10 minutes. Remove jars to wire rack and let cool before serving.
• Makes five 1/2 pints.

DUTCH APPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp. of the cinnamon. Add to brown sugar mixture alternately with the milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour into greased 8-inch square baking pan.
• Mix apples, granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Spoon evenly over batter; sprinkle with walnuts.
• Bake 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cut into 9 squares. Serve warm.

APPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Divide apples into four 10-oz. microwave-safe bowls.
• Top each with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and top each with 1 teaspoon butter.
• Cover and microwave on high for 7-1/2 minutes or until apples are tender.
• Cool slightly.
• We sometimes top with vanialla ice cream.

LAVENDER APPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Combine apples, lavender, cinnamon and lemon juice in a baking dish.
• Mix apple slices gently to allow them to coat evenly.
• Dot with butter.
• Mix sugars, flour, and baking powder together, then add egg and salt.
• Spread over apple slices.
• Bake at 350 degree F for 40-45 minutes.