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Greetings my friends, I hope you are all doing well and that your weekend is a success. Today I'm sharing my entry for the weekly contest, [Qurator's: Hive Top Chef! | Apples](https://hive.blog/qurator/@qurator/qurators-hive-top-chef-or-apples-t4k41j), that the @qurator team is proposing for this week. I loved the ingredient we were supposed to work with because it's very nutritious and one of the best fruits. I'm talking about the apple. The apple is one of everyone's favorite fruits at home. It has many benefits for our health, so it will always be welcome and enjoyed, whether in desserts, savory dishes, or simply as the delicious fruit that it is. For my entry, I decided to prepare an apple dessert. Exquisite apple baskets. This dessert is delicious, with few ingredients, very easy to make, and I assure you that in just a few minutes you'll have a delicious dessert that will leave everyone delighted. Let's start with the step-by-step instructions.
Delicious Apple Dessert
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Ingredients:
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2 green apples. If you have red ones, they'll work too.
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1 cup rolled oats.
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2 tablespoons peanut butter.
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The juice of 1 small lemon.
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
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1 tablespoon vanilla.
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2 tablespoons brown sugar.
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1 teaspoon cornstarch.
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1 teaspoon vegetable shortening.
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A pinch of salt.
Preparation:
1- First, take half an apple, remove the skin, and steam it with a touch of cinnamon for a few minutes until soft.
2- Once the time has passed, when the apple is completely soft, remove from the heat, blend until you have a puree, and set aside. In a bowl, add the cup of rolled oats, the applesauce, the peanut butter, and the vanilla. Mix everything well until you have a compact dough.
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3- Once we have the batter ready, which we will use for our baskets, in cupcake molds, add a little bit of batter and spread it around the mold, making sure it is well compacted. Store in the refrigerator.
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4- To prepare the apple filling, peel and dice the remaining apple and a half.
5- Next, we cook the apples in a pot with a teaspoon of vegetable butter. Add the apples, cinnamon, sugar, salt, and lemon juice, and cook for a few minutes, until they begin to soften. The aroma of cinnamon will fill your home, so if you love cinnamon, you'll enjoy it as much as I do, haha.
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6- When the apples are soft, dissolve the cornstarch in three tablespoons of water, dilute it, and add it to the apples. Let it cook for a few more minutes. When it begins to thicken, remove from the heat and assemble our baskets. Add a tablespoon of filling to the baskets we made earlier, and bake for approximately 15 or 20 minutes.
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7- Once the time has passed, remove from the oven, let it cool, and enjoy this exquisite flavor. This dessert has a truly wonderful aroma and flavor. The combination of apple and cinnamon is a total success.
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Now I say goodbye, my friends. I hope you enjoyed this simple but delicious recipe. I highly recommend it. They're delicious and perfect for any occasion. See you next time. Blessings.
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