6 non caramel apples Recipes

apples, washed and dried, macadamia nuts, chopped, caramel candies (non-creamy type works best ), semi-sweet chocolate chips, shortening (crisco ), wooden popsicle sticks (available in crafts stores) or 4 lollipop sticks (available in crafts stores)

lovely butternut squash soup with caramelized onions and apples, heart-healthy recipe ), ribs of celery,chopped, carrot,peeled and chopped, olive oil, butternut squash,peeled and seeded, garlic,minced, fresh oregano,chopped, water , more maybe needed, salt and pepper to taste (if desired), curry powder (more or less to taste), onion,large dice, granny smith apple,peeled and cored large dice, non-fat yogurt (optional), fresh dill,washed (optional), green onions (optional), in a soup pot , saute the onion, celery and carrot in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes., add the squash and garlic cooking 5 minutes, stirring., add the oregano and stock and simmer about 15 minutes or until the veggies are soft., while the soup is cooking , place a saute pan at medium-high heat with 1/2 tsp of olive oil and saute the diced onions., cut the apple into a large dice and when the onions are golden, add to the pan, toss sauteing 2 to 3 minutes., add the curry and cook 1 minute. remove from the heat, add the dill (optional) and set aside., place all of the cooked veggies (except the curried onions and apple mix) and liquid from the pot in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. more stock may be needed to adjust consistency., return to the soup pot and add the curried onion and apple. simmer for 2 minutes. season to taste and adjust consistency. serve hot or chilled., garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprig of fresh dill or onion tops.

cream cheese, softened, caramel ice cream topping, pecans, chopped and toasted (instructions below), tart apple, chopped, frozen non-dairy topping, thawed (cool whip), keebler wheatables crackers (for serving)

soy milk , or non-dairy milk of your choice, agave nectar or maple syrup, canola oil, organic cane sugar, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, organic, unbleached white flour, cocoa powder, dark cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dark chocolate chunks, soy milk , or non-dairy milk of your choice, agave nectar or maple syrup, coconut milk fat (from two 13.5-oz cans unsweetened, full fat coconut milk that has been refrigerated overnight), organic brown sugar, vanilla extract, course sea salt, organic vegetable shortening, vegan margarine, powdered sugar, dark cocoa powder