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Recipe: Apple Muffins

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 These muffins were made for my daughter's back to school day. What is more back to school than apples? These are also great for kids, because we use maple syrup instead of sugar, so it has a lot less sugar than most muffin recipes. Apple Muffins: 2 cups (250g) flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup (180g) applesauce 2/3 cup (160mL) maple syrup 1/3 cup (70mL) oil 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla sugar 2 cup (210g) shredded apples 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) 1 tbsp coarse sugar to sprinkle on top Stir together applesauce, maple syrup and oil.  In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.  Stir in eggs, applesauce mixture, and vanilla.  Fold in apples and nuts.  Spoon batter into lined cupcake tin.  Sprinkle with coarse sugar.  Bake at 375°F or 190°C for about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Watch me make these ...
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Recipe: Blancmange

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 This is a classic milk gelatin dessert, which literally translates to "white food". Blancmange: 3 heaping tbsp gelatin 3-4 tbsp water 2 tbsp (20g) corn starch 2 1/3 cups (600mL) milk 2 lemon peels, cut in large pieces 3/4 cup (150g) sugar Oil a gelatin mold or small bowls and set aside.  Mix the gelatine with the water and set aside at least 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.  Mix cornstarch and 3-4 tbsp of cold milk and pour into a saucepan.  Add the remaining milk, lemon peel and sugar and bring to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Stir gelatin into the warm milk mixture to dissolve. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Fish out lemon peel and discard, you can pour the mixture through a strainer if you are worried about lemon seeds or other debris.  Pour the mixture into prepared gelatine mold and put in fridge to set overnight.  Turn onto a plate. If the blancmange won't come out of the form, tease the edges with a rubber spatula o...
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Recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

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 I love cinnamon. So these cookies were a no-brainer. Cinnamon Swirl Cookies: 1 cup (250g) butter 1 cup (200g) sugar 2 eggs 3 cup (375g) flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 2 tbsp cinnamon pinch of salt 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter Cream butter and sugar together.  Beat in eggs. Add flour, baking powder and salt.  In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, pinch of salt and melted butter.  If 2 tbsp of cinnamon is too strong for your taste, you can reduce the amount according to taste. Fold the cinnamon mixture gently into the cookie dough. Don't fold too much or it won't have the swirl in it.  Roll a tablespoon between your hands to make balls and place on lined baking sheet.  Bake at 350°F or 180°C for 8-10 minutes.  These beautiful cookies are soft and full of cinnamon flavor. I can highly recommend. Watch me make these delicious cookies on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/vVNPySgM3us Schaut zu wie ich d...
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Recipe: Breakfast Cookies

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 These cookies have some great wholesome ingredients and can act as a substitute for breakfast. Breakfast Cookies: 1 1/2 cup (190g) flour 2 1/2 cups (225g) oats 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup (250g) peanut butter 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp vanilla sugar 2 mashed bananas 2 shredded apples 1/2 cup (80g) chocolate chips In a large mixing bowl, cream peanut butter and bananas.  Stir in apples, egg, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in baking soda, salt and cinnamon.  Stir in flour and oats.  Fold in chocolate chips.  Spoon dough onto lined baking sheet.  Bake at 350°F or 180°C for about 10 minutes.  These cookies are lovely. Not very sweet, but full of texture. My kids literally love them. We keep them in the fridge to help the fruit last longer. Watch us make this healthy cookie recipe on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Uv1JXm3HWn4 Schaut zu wie wir dieses gesundes Rezept auf unserem YouT...
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