An Amazing Apple Pie Makeover In Two Minutes 
9 | Posted on June 17, 2010 ‹ newer older ›
Is it possible to cut the calories of apple pie in half and have it still taste good? Well, when you are working with food as great as Apples anything is possible.
The photo of my "Apple Pie Makeover" doesn't reveal how good this recipe tastes. Also, the speed of this recipe can make it an every day food for kids and adults.
All I used was an apple, a Graham Cracker, lemon, cinnamon, and a microwave to make this snack. If it is eaten when it is still warm, it really tastes like apple pie.
Of course, I am not talking about the 240 calorie per slice, butter in the crust, grandmother "made with love" pie. That is an incredible concoction and one that I would not try to replace with a microwaved snack. If it was served to me, I would just enjoy it!
But, the pie that you get at fast food places or supermarkets? Yes, you need to make those over with this snack. They are not heavenly - they are mostly gummy and filled with preservatives and flavoring agents that you don't need.
Your kids will love making this as an after school snack. The best part is crumbling the graham cracker into the bowl.
Add other things to this recipe like raisins or almond slices to make it more interesting. Cardamom and nutmeg would make great additions, too. Play with it and let me know how it goes.
Apple Pie Makeover Recipe
(serves 2)
1 apple
1 graham cracker
1/4 lemon
cinnamon to taste
maple syrup or honey to taste
Chop apple and place in microwave proof bowl. Crumble one graham cracker (all 4 sections) and squeeze lemon into bowl. Add at least 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (or more if you love cinnamon). Microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool for a couple minutes and taste. Add sweeteners if needed.
How do you makeover apple pie?
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9 Comments:
Thank you so much for that quick treat. My mother is in town this week so I am trying to make new and exciting things...this one will be great!
Kelly on June 17, 2010
Ooooh!! What an awesome recipe! Thanks for sharing! I have an apple that is dying in my fruit bowl. I'll have to give this recipe a try! :D
Bubblybunny on June 17, 2010
That actually sounds pretty good! I get cravings for sweet and fruity things and I really think that would hit the spot, Thanks!
Karen on June 17, 2010
Just made it for myself and the kids. We tripled it since we're a family of 6.
Great hit with 3 of the 4 kids! I think next time I won't triple the lemon, it was a bit strong. But otherwise a great morning snack out in the yard.
Gail on June 19, 2010
Fantastic! I'll have to try this on my husband.
Kris on June 21, 2010
I'll have to try this one!
suzanne on June 22, 2010
It looks like d delicious food
air Jordans on June 26, 2010
The apple pie recipie sounds great. I'll get some apples this weekend. I think my 9 year old would love it.
Arlene on October 9, 2010
I am on WW I wish that you added the Fats, fibers and carbs to your recipes thank you
ardis on January 30, 2011
