Well it is officially fall here in Northern Ohio and I couldn’t be happier about it. The windows are open, the knit sweaters are layered on, and I even have a candle or two lit. It means the welcome of fall fashion, fall leaves, and fall flavors (read: fall recipes and delicious fall baked goods).
I have two yummy fall recipes for you this weekend. One will be perfect for all of your entertaining into the holidays and the other, well, maybe more for a fun snack this weekend.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 32 ounce bottle of Mott’s Apple Juice
- 1 can frozen berry juice**
- 1 liter sparkling soda (I used Fresca but Ginger Ale, 7UP or Sprite would work)
- 1 cup orange juice
**Growing up we typically used cranberry juice but all I could find at Walmart when picking up groceries was mixed berry and it turned out delicious! I also love the deep red color it gives the punch.
What You’ll Do
- Combine the apple juice, orange juice, and frozen concentrate. Mix well.
- Pour in the soda and add sliced apples atop for garnish if desired (it looks cute).
^we broke out our punch bowl for the first time since we’ve been married (in my defense my mother had it until last summer when they drove out to Ohio…) – I love using wedding gifts and remembering the friends that gave it to us and our special day in general
I adapted our favorite peanut butter blondie recipe to create these fall applesauce bars. They’re a little more cake-like and a bit less sweet but Ben’s had four since he’s been home from work (its been about 15 minutes). If you want even more of an apple treat, switch out the regular M&Ms for the limited edition Candy Apple flavor (they’re regular milk chocolate on the inside but the candy coating is apple flavored).
- 1/2 C butter (super soft or melted)
- 3/4 packed brown sugar
- 1/3 C Mott’s Apple Sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- dash of salt (1/8 teaspoon works)
- 1 1/4 C flour
- 1/3 C M&Ms (or 1/2 if you’re feeling chocolatey 🙂
- Cream/mix butter and sugar well. Add applesauce.
- Add egg and vanilla and whisk together (don’t over mix here – did you know its important not to over beat eggs in baking or else your batter gets “tough”?)
- Add all dry ingredients and stir together.
- Spread on a greased pan and bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (I like them a little gooey so bake longer if you don’t!)
- Let them cool for a few minutes and serve warm with a cold glass of milk.
All of this sounds absolutley delicious! Can you just come over and make it!!
That cider looks delicious! I'll have to try it 🙂
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can anything be added to make this an adult cocktail? would be a great addition to our party
Apple Harvest punch for how many people it is?.
Hi Elisabeth! I found your blog on Bloglovin' and am so glad I did as these recipes look delish…and because I never realized there is such a thing as Candy Apple M&Ms : )
I like fruit drinks, it is really good for health.
Wow, this looks amazing. I've only just recently stumbled across your blog and its amazing!!!
I like the apples, it must be very good in summer. thanks
Look so good, you are so smart
Thank you for sharing !
The apples are so good and healthy! it looks amazing! Thanks for this post.
Apples are my favorite.It looks so good for summer.
it looks really good and comforting!
Excellent info here, I am currently doing some research and found exactly what I was looing for.
Thank you so much!!
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Really good job on the site, Keep up the good work!
Wow..That's what i was looking for..Its a must try for me..Thanks a lot
Awesome, you make this like an artist. I love apple flavor very much, I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this post!
Great recipe, great information about how you do it! Thanks for the awesome post overall !
Awesome, you make this like an artist. I love apple flavor very much, I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this post!
You cant go wrong with a bit of apple. These look yummy. Are they pink lady apples?
Awesome recipe. Healthy, easy to make and simply delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Nice article great work
This apple juice is a must-try for this fall! This recipe just made it so delicious. Can’t wait to try them out myself! Thank you!