apples – The Sol Compass

With so many apples left over from my apple picking session earlier this week, I could think of no better way to spend my Friday than whipping up every apple concoction I could think of. I started off with some apple sauce, then moved on to an apple cobbler, and finally an apple smoothie to finish off the evening.

Apple Cobbler

Traditionally, apple desserts are limited to pies and crisps, but I found this recipe for a peach cobbler over the summer, and it was so delicious I couldn’t resist trying it for apples as well. I substituted a cup of cinnamon sugar to sprinkle over the apples to add a bit of bonus fall flair, and lined the baking dish with olive oil instead of butter to make it (at least a little more) guilt free! Finally I topped off the finished product with whipped cream and caramel sauce to make a delightful fall dessert!

Apple Smoothie

1 frozen banana

2 frozen apples, sliced and cored

1 cup Chobani Apple Cinnamon Yogurt

1/2 cup Suja Vanilla Cloud

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

An autumn afternoon spent apple picking is always at the top of everyone’s To-Do list when October rolls around. With the unseasonably warm climate, all I needed for a fun day of hiking and apple picking was my ever-versatile quilted vest thrown over a reliable flannel (nothing says fall in New England quite like a plaid flannel!) These Aerosoles boots are hands down the most comfortable pair of boots I own. They come equipped with standard Aerosoles technology; including cushioned insoles, breathable lining, and an expandable calf fit! They are an absolute necessity for me on any fall adventure that requires a bit of extra walking or uneven terrain. Later this week expect to see some recipes I made from the abundance of apples I gathered today!