The apple experts at Knouse Foods are pleased to bring you these fun and tasty ideas for creating great food and even better memories in the kitchen with kids.

Monkey Bread

Best served warm and pulled apart in sweet, sticky chunks, this version of the classic cinnamon sweet bread is spiced up with the savory flavor of apple butter.

  Ingredients:
    2 cans refrigerated biscuits
    2/3 c. sugar
    2 Tbsp. cinnamon
    1/2 c. butter
    1/2 c. brown sugar
    1/2 c. sugar
    1/2 c. Musselman's Apple Butter

Separate biscuits and cut in quarters. In a bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll biscuit pieces in cinnamon sugar to coat, and drop them in a greased Bundt pan. Make sure they are distributed evenly.

On the stove top, heat the butter, brown sugar and sugar to a boil until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in apple butter. Pour mixture over the dough, and bake in a pre-heated 350° oven for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, turn upside down onto serving plate, and remove pan. Serves 8 to 12.

Pocket Fruit Pies

Here's a simple snack that's full of fruit and flavor! This recipe makes 4 servings.

  Ingredients:
    4 8-inch flour tortillas
    1 c. Lucky Leaf Apple Pie Filling
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    2 tablespoons milk

  Warm tortillas in microwave for 5 seconds.

Place 1/4 c. pie filling on each tortilla. In a small bowl, stir together nuts, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle over filling. Roll up the tortillas. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and make small slashes to allow steam to escape. Brush with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired. Bake at 350° for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown. Allow to cool slightly before tasting. Serve warm or cold.

For an even "cooler" treat, try a Fruity Milk Shake. In blender, combine 4 scoops vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup Lucky Leaf Cherry Pie Filling. Blend until smooth, and serve with whipped cream and cherry garnish. Serves 2.

For more recipes, visit http://www.knouse.com/ , home of Musselman's Apple Butter, Musselman's Apple Sauce, and Lucky Leaf Pie Fillings.

Source: Knouse Foods

CONTACT: Lauren Trocano, +1-412-995-9642, or
ltrocano@blattnerbrunner.com , for Knouse Foods

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