Kids are influenced by how and what their parents eat. Set a good example and encourage your kids to enjoy apples daily.

You can eat apples in a variety of ways :

•  Fresh, whole apples are great as snacks,

•  Sliced or chopped, apples make great additions to salads, slaws, stir frys, sandwiches and salsas.

•  When baking, try substituting applesauce for butter as a healthy alternative.

•  Apple slices can even be added to breakfast dishes like pancakes, French toast and waffles.   Top off the breakfast dish with some apple cider syrup.

•  Apple cider or juice can also be used as marinade for grilling meats, or as a low fat option when sautéing onions for that juicy burger!

•  Apples can even go on the grill!   Try grilled apples with your spareribs, hamburger or chicken next time!

 

Try this recipe for a unique way to enjoy apples with your kids this summer:

Summer Apples on the Grill

  • 4 baking apples
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • aluminum foil sheets

Preheat grill. Wash, dry and core apples. In small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar. Place each apple on center of aluminum foil sheet; spoon tablespoon cinnamon/sugar mixture into core, and wrap apple in foil. Place foil-wrapped apples in small foil pie tins on the grill, and cook until apples are tender. Unwrap, discard foil and serve.