Using Apples In Pumpkin Desserts-Great Idea!
For a delicious taste of autumn, try using these pumpkin desserts that incorporate the wonderful fresh taste of apples. Instead of serving the same old, plain pumpkin pie for the holidays-get adventurous! Your family and friends will love it, and you will be the hit of the season.
Pumpkin Apple Cobbler:
Ingredients
8 small Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced
3/4 cup pumpkin butter
1/2 (14 ounce) package pumpkin quick bread mix
4 tablespoons butter
sweetened whipped cream (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the apples and pumpkin butter. Spread evenly in a 8 or 9 inch square baking dish. Pour the pumpkin bread mix into a bowl, and cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the apples.
Bake for 45 minutes in the pre-heated oven, or until the apples are tender enough to insert a fork. Serve warm with whipped cream.
Apple and Pumpkin Dessert (Really Easy):
Ingredients
2 (1 gram) packets sugar substitute
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons water
Directions
Sprinkle 1/3 packet of sugar substitute and 1/3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in the bottom of a microwave-safe bowl. Layer 1/4 of the apple pieces into the bowl; repeat. Spread the pumpkin over the apples. Sprinkle the remaining sugar substitute and pumpkin pie spice on the pumpkin. Top with the remaining apples. Pour the water over the mixture. Cook in microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes, stirring every minute.
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie:
Ingredients
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
STREUSEL TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.
Bake in pre heated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.
Apple Pumpkin Cups
Ingredients
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup gingersnap crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spoon equal portions of apple filling into 8 (6-ounce) lightly greased custard cups.
In large bowl, combine pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Spoon equal portions over apple filling.
Combine gingersnap crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pumpkin filling. Place cups on 15×10-inch baking pan.
Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F; bake 15 minutes longer or until set. Cool. Serve warm. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Apple Pumpkin Desserts for breakfast? Yes!
Apple Pumpkin Muffins:
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
STREUSEL:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons cold butter or margarine
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
It’s hard to beat the great taste of pumpkin and apples together. So, try these pumpkin desserts, and watch everyone go WOW!
