Are you looking to add flavour to your everyday dishes because your children do not eat healthy food easily? Yeah, we get how it is – be it a pre-school kid or a high-school one, several children do not make it easy for moms. This is why we are here. Whether you are a mom-to-be or already a mother, we’ve got you covered. 

Your kids love the taste of apple pie, right? So, it’s time for you to experiment with apple pie flavour! In this blog, we will share some of the most creative ways to incorporate apple pie flavours into everyday dishes. Sounds exciting, right? Well, we promise it’s going to be delicious too. 

So without delaying further, let’s delve right into the details. 

1. Apple Pie Parfait

Apple pie parfaits are our favourite, which is why they get to be on top! These burst with the apple pie flavour and are perfect for breakfast. To make this recipe, you have to make three different things. 

For apple pie cream: 

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
• 3 cups whipped cream 

All you need to do is whip the cream in an electric mixer until stiff peaks begin to form. 

For the apple pie filling:

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• ½ cup cold water 
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine (plant-based)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 8 apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)

Melt margarine at medium-high heat. Coat apple slices in a bowl with lemon juice. Add sugar, cinnamon and apples and sauté for nearly ½ hour. In another bowl, combine vanilla, corn starch and cold water. Stir until the cornstarch is entirely dissolved. Add this to the apples and cook. When the liquid thickens, it’s time to turn off the heat. Leave this to cool down.

For the topping of crunchy granola:

• Vegetable spray
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ cup chopped, toasted pecans
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free, all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons margarine (plant-based)
• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats 

Combine chopped pecans, flour, sugar, margarine and rolled oats in a bowl and blend them with your fingers until there are small lumps. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminium foil and use vegetable spray. Spread out the mixture on the sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 350° F. Keep tossing it until the colour is golden brown. Leave down to cool. 

Finally, take a parfait cup, layer apple, cream, apple and then cream and finally top it off with crunchy granola. 

2. Apple Pie Salad 

It’s time for the kids to eat the salad willingly. After all, it’s apple pie salad!

Things to toss:

• A handful of dried cranberries
• ¼ cup blue cheese or crumbled feta
• ¼ cup pecans or walnuts
• 1 thinly sliced apple
• Mixed salad greens

For the dressing:

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

When you taste this salad, you will notice a tangy and sweet taste due to the dressing. Besides, it is also crunchy because of nuts and apples. Altogether, it will be a refreshing salad of apple pie flavour that your kids are going to love. 

3. Apple Pie Smoothie

Is your child always in a hurry for school and barely has time to sit at the breakfast table? If so, this recipe is for you. An apple pie smoothie is not just mouth watering but is also nutritious. 

Things to blend:

• 3-4 ice cubes 
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ½ cup almond milk
• ½ cup Greek yogurt 
• 1 large banana
• 1 peeled and chopped apple

It’s not just ideal for children – it is perfect for husbands running late. Besides, you should try this smoothie as a mid-day meal, too!

4. Apple Pie Spice Mix

Apple pie spice mix is the secret idea for all your dishes. You can store this in an airtight container and sprinkle it on roasted vegetables, coffee, toast and oatmeal for a quick flavour of apple pie. 

Things to mix:

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmegThe
• 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon powder

Final Word 

Apple pie flavour is something nobody can deny, even when it is in a green-coloured dish. The sweetness it brings to the meals without affecting their nutritional value is beyond doubt. So now that you know everything about apple pie-flavoured dishes, what are you waiting for? Let’s embrace the flavours of apple pie and make everyday dishes tempting and delectable.