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Delightful Dishes to Dazzle Holiday Guests

FAMILY FEATURES
ntertaining guests during the
holidays isn’t just about a main
course that calls all to the table.
EWhat often makes a festive
gathering more fruitful is a spread of
delicious appetizers, delightful drinks
and divine desserts that keep loved ones
coming back to the kitchen for more.
For appetizing dishes from the first
guest at the house to the last out the door,
you can heighten the flavor and appearance
of favorite recipes with one simple
ingredient: apples. Ranging from tart to
sugary sweet, finding the right balance for
your palate is key. Scent can also influence
taste, especially when you have a balanced
sweetness with an uplifting, fresh aroma.
Turn to an option like Envy Apples
this holiday season for satisfying texture
and taste with a consistently balanced,
refreshing sweetness coupled with a crisp,
elegant crunch. They make for an easy
snack when eaten fresh out of hand but are
also perfect for holding over pre-dinner
appetites in small plates like this Bell-
Issimo Brie Melt or Apple Stuffing Bites
with Rosemary Gravy.
The versatile flavor of apples isn’t just
limited to foods, however. For the adults
in the room, Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
with a splash of bourbon is a seasonally
appropriate way to quench thirst and break
the ice. Simply omit the bourbon for a kid-
friendly version so the whole party can savor
a sip.
Easy to spot with their crimson red skin
over a golden background that practically
glows, Envy Apples offer an easy, eye-
catching way to try new tastes and celebrate
joyful occasions together. The bright white
flesh is naturally slow to brown when sliced
for a fresher flavor in sweet treats like
Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel
Topping for a tasty way to elevate your
holiday get-togethers.
Find more sweet holiday recipes
at EnvyApple.com.
Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping
Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping Preheat oven to 350 F.
3 tablespoons sugar In bowl, stir together sugar and ground cinnamon.
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Toss apples in lemon juice then in cinnamon sugar mixture. Spread in
2 Envy Apples, diced into large cubes 9-inch pie dish.
1 tablespoon lemon juice In another bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and oats. Using
1/2 cup brown sugar hands or fork, cut in butter until pea size crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly
1/2 cup all-purpose flour over apples.
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats Bake 40-45 minutes until mixture is bubbling and golden brown.
1/2 cup cold butter, diced small Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes.
1/2 cup caramel
1/4 teaspoon salt In small pot, whisk caramel, salt, orange zest and orange juice
1/2 orange, zest only until warm.
1 tablespoon orange juice Spoon apple oat crumble over large scoop vanilla ice cream and top
vanilla ice cream with salted citrus caramel.