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So up until a few years ago, I was not a fan of brussel sprouts…not surprising, I’m generally not the kind of person who prioritizes her veggies, especially when there are carbs on my plate, but I’m slowly changing that. Anyways, brussels sprouts weren’t really a thing I enjoyed eating until I added some extra ingredients that made it a dish I couldn’t resist anymore. Introducing the brussel sprouts and pancetta aka bacon!Read More
I’m always trying to find a way to make the foods I love, healthy but flavourful. The hardest time to do it though, it during any major holiday. I mean people get really attached to their favourite holiday comfort foods…like really attached…people like me…So I knew that if I was going to change the way I made sweet potato casserole, I had to make it good. I’m proud to say I found a way!! I cut out the refined sugars, minus the marshmallows. Common now, I couldn’t cut out the marshmallows, but I cut out the rest of the sugars which are usually added. Read More
This is the ultimate fall salad. It has so many wonderful flavours that remind me of the cool weather. I love making it during the season, especially for big holiday feasts. Chris and I love it and he’s constantly bugging me to make it every few days. He says his favourite part of the salad is the Honey Balsamic dressing that I make, I think the whole darn salad is good.Read More
The season of pumpkin spice lattes, scarfs, and changing leafs is coming!! It’s my most favourite season ever and if you’re like me you count the days until you’re back to sweaters, and other fall trend clothing. My absolute favourite spot to shop for fall is Modcloth. I have been a wholehearted supporter of the ModCloth fashion piece for years. I love the retro, yet updated, feel of their dresses, not to mention they have some pretty rocking accessories. When Chris and I got married 2 years ago, I made a ton of purchases on ModCloth. My favourite purchase was actually the yellow duck umbrella purchase I made. Read More
Date nights are ab amazing excuse to reconnect with your spouse. I absolutely love our date nights. They are filled with togetherness, laughter, and yes, even talk of our little munchkin but it’s a great break from our everyday routine. There’s no doing dishes, chasing toddlers, or watching Frozen for the zillionth time. Although I personally don’t mind the Frozen watching…Chris, on the other hand, can’t function when the only song in his head is ‘Let it Go’ because he can’t let that go. So date nights are the perfect way to get away and focus on us. Plus it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Some of these ideas are great for those hoping to enjoy some romantic and fun outings without opening up your wallet.Read More
Today I’m sharing a recipe that will leave your home smelling absolutely amazing, like fall apple fields. So Chris and I made a trip to The Apple Factory in Milton. No, we didn’t go apple picking, I would have probably loved that, but Chris has been gone most of the summer because of his job (he’s in the army) and then he was home for a week before he had to leave for another military exercise in England. Oh, the life of an army wife. So anyway, we decided to head over to the Apple Factory and picked up 3lbs of the most delicious apples and then we were ready to create apple magic.
I used my crockpot to make this amazing no sugar added Apple Butter. I love my crockpot. Whoever invented this pot of magic deserves all the apple butter in the world. *yes I have apples on the brain right now* So in order to save myself the mess and headache of a long clean up, I decided to pull out my slow cooker plastic bag things *yup, technical terms, people.
Okay, so here’s what you’ll need for this awesome “butter.” Yeah, I should probably mention that there is no butter in apple butter. And the only reason it’s Canuck style is because I’m Canadian and it has booze in it…Essentially, my apple butter is like applesauce, except I spread it on toast, slices of bread, scones, etc. It’s really good, well if you skip the Jack Daniels, and you don’t have to worry about added sugar.
You’ll need:
3lb of apples (I used softer, sweeter apples)
1/4 cup water
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cloves
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup of Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire (optional)
First, peel all the apples. I’m pretty sure an apple peeler would have been handy but sometimes I like to rock it old school with my peelin’ knife. Once the apples are peeled, cut them into slices and toss away the core.
Place all the apple slices in the crockpot. Add the water, spices and Jack Daniels. Once everything is in the crockpot, set it to low for 6 hours. Now get all those Fall chores done, or make yourself my Pumpkin Spice Latte and enjoy the fact that your house will be gradually filled with an amazing Fall scent!
Check your apples once the 6 hours are up. Your apples should be very very soft and brownish.
At this point, I took my wooden spoon and stirred the apples. Once I started stirring, my apple butter began to take shape. Stir until the clumps are gone. Once stirred, I spooned the apple butter into mason jars and let cool before placing them in my fridge.
hmm…now I want bread and apple butter…I think I should go make some bread….enjoy!
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Spread on toast, waffles, pancakes, or eat it straight from the jar. This butter won’t make you feel guilty!
What will you spread your apple butter on?
