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Apple Stuffing Bites with   Preheat broiler.
 Delightful Dishes to Dazzle Holiday Guests              Rosemary Gravy              tions; set aside and allow to cool slightly.
                                                                                       Cook stuffing according to package direc-
                                                             1  box stovetop

                                                                                       In large saute pan, melt butter saute
                                                                 stuffing            apples and onion until tender. Set aside to
                                                             2  tablespoons butter   cool slightly.
                                                             2  cups diced Envy        Stir together stuffing and apple mixture.
                                                                 Apples              Spread stuffing on sheet tray and allow to
 FAMILY FEATURES                                            1/2  onion, diced small  cool in refrigerator.
                                                                                       After cooling, form stuffing into medium
 ntertaining guests during the                                                       bites and place on sheet tray lined with
 holidays isn’t just about a main                        Gravy:                      parchment paper.
 course that calls all to the table.                         3  tablespoons butter     Broil bites until golden brown and
 EWhat often makes a festive                                 3  tablespoons flour    slightly crispy.
 gathering more fruitful is a spread of                      2  cups beef broth        To make gravy: In small pot, melt butter
 delicious appetizers, delightful drinks                     2  teaspoons kosher     and whisk in flour. Cook flour 1 minute,
 and divine desserts that keep loved ones                        salt                whisking frequently.
 coming back to the kitchen for more.                       20  turns fresh            Whisk in beef broth, salt, pepper and
 For appetizing dishes from the first                            cracked pepper      Worcestershire sauce; bring to boil, whisk-
 guest at the house to the last out the door,                1  teaspoon Worcestershire    ing frequently. Remove from heat and stir
 you can heighten the flavor and appearance                      sauce               in rosemary. If desired, continue gently
                                                                                     simmering gravy to thicken.
 of favorite recipes with one simple                         1  tablespoon finely      Arrange stuffing bites in serving dish and
 ingredient: apples. Ranging from tart to                        chopped rosemary    drizzle with gravy. Serve hot.
 sugary sweet, finding the right balance for   Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider  Photo courtesy of Getty Images
 your palate is key. Scent can also influence
 taste, especially when you have a balanced   Pumpkin Spice    cinnamon stick,
 sweetness with an uplifting, fresh aroma.   Apple Cider        for garnish
 Turn to an option like Envy Apples   In pan over medium heat,
 this holiday season for satisfying texture        1  Envy Apple, diced  saute diced apples in
           1  tablespoon butter
 and taste with a consistently balanced,      1  teaspoon pumpkin    butter and pumpkin spice
 refreshing sweetness coupled with a crisp,         spice  5-10 minutes.
 elegant crunch. They make for an easy      2  ounces bourbon  In glass, combine
 snack when eaten fresh out of hand but are      4  ounces pumpkin    bourbon and pumpkin
 also perfect for holding over pre-dinner         spice    spice apple cider; top with
 appetites in small plates like this Bell-        apple cider  sauteed apples.
 Issimo Brie Melt or Apple Stuffing Bites   demerara sugar  Add demerara sugar
 with Rosemary Gravy.   Envy Apple slices,    then garnish with apple
 The versatile flavor of apples isn’t just         for garnish  slices, rosemary and
             rosemary, for
 limited to foods, however. For the adults         garnish  cinnamon stick.
 in the room, Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider                                                        Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy
 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-                                               Bell-Issimo Brie Melt
 catching way to try new tastes and celebrate                                             1  round brie
 joyful occasions together. The bright white                                                  (6-8 ounces)
 flesh is naturally slow to brown when sliced                                             2  Envy Apples
 for a fresher flavor in sweet treats like                                               1/4  cup walnuts
 Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel                                                    1/4  cup dried
 Topping for a tasty way to elevate your                                                      cranberries
 holiday get-togethers.                                                                     firm crackers
 Find more sweet holiday recipes                                                      Unwrap brie and place on
 at EnvyApple.com.                                                                    microwave-safe dish. Cut
 Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping                                         off top of brie round and
                                                                                      microwave 60 seconds until
 Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping  Preheat oven to 350 F.                 middle is soft.
    3  tablespoons sugar  In bowl, stir together sugar and ground cinnamon.             Slice apples into thick
    1/2  teaspoon ground cinnamon  Toss apples in lemon juice then in cinnamon sugar mixture. Spread in   wedges.
    2  Envy Apples, diced into large cubes  9-inch pie dish.                            Top brie with half the
    1  tablespoon lemon juice  In another bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and oats. Using   apples, crushed walnuts
    1/2  cup brown sugar  hands or fork, cut in butter until pea size crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly   and dried cranberries.
    1/2  cup all-purpose flour  over apples.                                            Serve with firm crackers
    1/2  cup old-fashioned oats  Bake 40-45 minutes until mixture is bubbling and golden brown.   and remaining apple wedges.
    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.  Bell-Issimo Brie Melt
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