Ingredients
1 apple
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon water
Equipment
Peeler
Sharp knife (for adults)
Cutting board
Table knife
Microwaveable bowl
Measuring spoons
Mixing spoon
Rinse, peel* and core* the apple.
Cut apple into four pieces with a sharp knife*.
Cut apple into bite-sized pieces with a table knife. Put apple chunks into a bowl.
Add the cinnamon, sugar and water. Stir together.
Microwave 1-2 minutes until apple chunks are soft.
Apple chunks will be hot. Cool slightly to prevent burns. Enjoy!!
*Adult step.
For original recipe and nutrition information, visit Real Life, Good food: z.umn.edu/rustyrecipe14
Instead of cutting an apple vertically (from stem to bottom), cut it in half horizontally. Show your child how the seeds and core make a star shape.
Apples are colorful. They come in red, green and yellow.
Apples float because they are about 25% air.
Celebrate the Great Apple Crunch! Bite into a fresh apple on Thursday, October 10!!
What do the cozy apple bites look like? How do they smell? How do they taste?
What other foods could you add to the cozy apple bites?
If you were an apple on a tree, what would you see from the top of a tree?
Tell me about something that made you happy today.
You can serve fruits in many ways—fresh, canned, frozen or dried. But have you ever tried giving your child warm fruit? Warm fruits can be a yummy and healthy snack, especially on a cool day. Whether it’s warm apples, pears or even baked bananas, your child might love the sweet, comforting taste!
Here are more warm fruit ideas:
Warmed applesauce
Roasted Pineapple (z.umn.edu/warmpineapple)
Baked Apple (z.umn.edu/bakedapples)
Reach high to pick an apple.
Pretend to jump over a basket of apples.
Pretend to mash apples for applesauce.
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