Not only can you enjoy apple picking in areas near Chicago, but nutritionist and celebrity health coach Karina Heinrich shared recipes you can make in the kitchen.
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After school apple rings
You'll need three large apples, toppings of your choice, a knife and small bowls.
Core and slice apples the widthwise to make rings.
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Add the toppings to small bowls, and let your kids decorate them to their liking
Cinnamon Apple Chips
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Bake apple slices topped with a little honey and cinnamon at a very low temperature for a few hours to dehydrate the apples.
Let them cool, and serve to enjoy.
Peanut Butter Apple Sandwiches
Mix peanut butter and ricotta cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Add in vanilla extract, cinnamon and honey. Spread it on whole wheat bread and add thinly-sliced apples for crunch.
Henrich also said you can enjoy all of the fall's harvest by making a roasted pumpkin apple and carrot soup. And of course, enjoy a chilly fall night with spiced apple cranberry cider by combining apple cider, cranberry juice, honey, whole cloves, all spice and fresh cinnamon (sticks broken) in a pot and warming it all up on your stove or crockpot.