Apple Pie Fries

I think I found a way to use all of my extra apples around the house- and what a fun way to jazz them up a little! This would be a great dessert or snack. I'll be trying this recipe this afternoon. Let me know if you enjoy it!

Apple Pie Fries

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized sweet red apple (Fuji apples cook really well!)
• 1/2 +1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons of raw sugar
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• Canola oil spray (to lightly coat pan)
• Peanut butter (optional - for dipping the hot apple pie fries)
• Honey (optional - for dipping the hot apple pie fries)

Preparation

1. Lightly coat a pan with canola oil spray, and raise to medium-high heat on the stovetop.

2. Slice the apple into steak-fry-shaped wedges, and place the wedges into a large mixing bowl.

3. In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice, and the raw sugar and sea salt.

4. Pour the spice mixture formed in Step 3 over the apple wedges in the large mixing bowl, and toss the wedges to completely coat them in the mixture and to ensure that the flavorings are evenly distributed.

5. Place the flavored apple slices into the preheated pan, and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, turning the apples approximately halfway through the cooking process. (KewlTip: Be careful not to overcook the hot apple pie fries, so as to preserve the natural flavor, sweetness, and crispy crunch inherent in the raw apples!)

6. While the apple wedges are cooking, place the peanut butter and honey in small separate bowls for dipping the hot apple pie fries into, if using.

7. When the hot apple pie fries have completed cooking, remove from the pan and serve. Dip them into the peanut butter and honey.

Serving Size

Makes approximately 5-6 servings