It is apple season in Michigan, and there are more than 16 different varieties of apples grown in the Great Lake State.
in New Era grows several different apples and offers u-pick. Some of the varieties they grow include Honeycrisp, Fuji and Gala.
There are also so many different recipes you can make with
Power Blend Slaw with Michigan Apples & Raisins – Makes 6 servings
1/2 cup light sour cream
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1-1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium Michigan Apple, chopped with skin on (try Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala)
1 cup raisins (regular or golden)
1 (10-ounce) package of Power Blend slaw mix (such as Mann’s)
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chopped apple, raisins, and Power Blend; toss to combine.
- Nutrition information per serving: 159 calories; 5g fat; 3g protein; 28g carbohydrates; 3.5g fiber; 81mg sodium
Harvest Apple Cake – Makes 16 servings
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups peeled, diced tart Michigan Apples*
(4 medium – Braeburn, Cortland, Empire, Gala, Ida Red)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, wheat germ, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugars, oil, walnuts, eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture and stir gently to blend all ingredients well.
- Spread mixture into baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until cake is slightly browned and the center springs back when lightly touched.
- Cool bars in pan, then cut into 16 bars.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 277, Fat: 12.4g, Carbohydrate: 39g, Protein: 4.5g, Fiber: 3g, Sodium: 305mg
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