04.05.2013

Baked Molasses Apples

This is a simple recipe to bake for breakfast or a simple dessert. I kept the ingredient list very open ended because it really matters on your preference of sweetness and how many apple you have on hand.

You can serve it with raw cream or blend it into a nice rich “apple butter puree”.

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Why should you eat Molasses?

The other day my mom was craving molasses, I could not help it- I HAD to know why. I found out some cool facts. Let me share. I found a spoon full goes along way and is a nutritional powerhouse!

-High in manganese “helps support thyroid and keep blood sugar levels even”.

-High in Iron “needed for energy and helps transport oxygen from the lungs to EVERY cell of the body!”

-High in calcium:”need keep those bones strong and helps keep the colon clean by removing toxins”

 source

Baked apple butter puree.

(sorry there is no picture- my family ate it before I got a chance to take it.)

Dont just stop by making these yummy apples (or pears- do you see the 2 hidden pears in the corner?”). I used what was left over from dessert to blend in the blender or  you can use a food processor too.

1. Apples can be warm or cool.

2. Place apples and all juices in the blender.

3.  turn on high until a nice smooth consistency -you can leave a little chunky if you like.

4. Store in ball jars. (lasts for many weeks- the butte helps preserve the sauce very well.)

*some people in my family like the “apple butter puree” better then normal apple sauce (learn how to make it here) because it does not give them a sugar crash, and instead the fat helps them absorb the sugars a lot slower. Plus it is a lot more nutrient dense.

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INGREDIENTS:

organic apples or pears (I used 6 total) -make sure the fruit is organic because apples can be high in pesticides. If you cannot get organic, then peel them first.

organic grass fed butter  or ghee (I used 4 Tbsp)

sea salt (1/8 tsp)

organic honey or organic maple syrup (2 Tbsp) – feel free to use vanilla honey too!

organic molasses(2 Tbsp) <—not GAPS legal

filtered water  (1/4 cup)

organic cinnamon (1-2 Tbsp)

 

DIRECTIONS:

*preheat oven to 350 degrees

1. Wash the fruit and cut in 1/2. Core the seeds out by making a “v” shaped wedge.

2. Lay the fruit face down in a pyrex oven safe dish.

3. Spread the softened butter on each piece of fruit.

4. Drizzle the honey and molasses over.

5. Sprinkle on cinnamon and salt.

6. Pour water in the bottom of the dish (just a little bit to steam the apples)

7. Place in oven for 30 minutes about.

* The apples should come out soft with a nice “syrup” on the bottom that you can spoon over the top. mmm…

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~Stay Gutsy, Caroline

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04.05.2013

Homemade Honey Peeps

Celebrate Spring with some homemade honey peeps!

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Why make homemade honey peeps??

  • Free of yellow food coloring.
  • Made with 100% grass fed gelatin (I use this one —> grass fed gelatin).
  • Reduces allergy symtoms! Yellow coloring is made from powder quercetin.
  • Paleo/GAPS/allergy friendly.
  • Made with honey.
  • Because it is FUN!

 

Why gelatin?

  • Made from grass fed cows.
  • Help support hair, skin, and nail growth.
  • Helps your body detox!
  • Improves liver function.
  • Helps you digest food.
  • Decreases cellulite.
  • Good clean source of protein

learn more:

Read this post —> Food renegade

This post —> The Heathy Home economist

 

 

What is quercetin?

 

Where to buy? Use this powder or open up these capsules

 

INGREDIENTS:

Marshmallows: 

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(get specific amounts in this Wonderful recipe. Special thanks to the Urban Poser!)
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Sugar coating :
 
Mr. Peep’s eyes:

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Make the marshmallow base. Use this recipe. I would suggest to cut it in 1/2 because it makes alot!

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2. Let the marshmallow base sit for a bit after making it. This will allow you to pipe better fuller bodied peeps. Just watch the marshmallow cream to make sure it does not get too hard to work with. You can try piping a few but you will know when it is perfect consistency.

 

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3. Get a plastic baggie and fold edges over a cup. This makes it easier to scoop the marshmallow cream into the bag (like I did in this recipe with the chocolate). Cut a small hole at the bottom of the bag.

4. Make “sugar” coating.

SUGAR- If you want the traditional coating mix the quercetin and sugar until a nice yellow color.

COCONUT- If you are on GAPS or paleo, use shredded coconut and pulse it in the Cuisinart to make it finer. Blend in the quercetin. Sprinkle mixture (which ever one you choose) onto a cookie sheet.

 

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5. Pipe your Peeps. I have my own method of doing this. Start with the bottom. It should be the longest section (oval with a fuller front) You can try to make the tail pointed. Then sprinkle in sugar coating. Pipe the head (circle). Sprinkle with sugar. Pipe the beak (circle and swoop up!). Sprinkle with sugar.

If you are using the coconut shreds then I would suggest piping the peeps first without sprinkling the coconut in between. It is too heavy and will flatten the peeps more. Just pipe like I said. Wait until they harden a bit, but are still sticky and then sprinkle.

6. Make “eye” paste. Mix some cocoa powder in a bit of honey and use a toothpick to dab on the eyes. You can also use the vanilla bean seeds if you have any left over. The cocoa powder/honey works and looks better though.

 

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7. Let set out uncovered for a few hours or until they reach the hardness you like. Once they are just how you like them, store in an an air tight container (not in the fridge). Delicious!

 

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 These peeps are gooey. fresh. fluffy. sweet. and made with love.

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~Stay Gutsy, Caroline

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07.31.2012

I ♥ July

Can you believe tomorrow is August 1?

I love July

…actually it is my favorite month of the year 🙂

July is the month when day light and sunshine take over. The water is warm, people are happier (they get more vitamin D), and freckles decide to say hello!

I want to highlight a few fun things that made my July even better.

  • Are you deficient in magnesium oil? A very easy and inexpensive solution is to make homemade magnesium oil. If you know how to measure and mix, you are all set!
  • Do you LOVE lemon? GAPS lemon bars make the perfect summer treat.
  • Need a quick crunch on the GAPs diet. Try this super easy sweet chip.
  • When you crave chocolate your body really needs magnesium. Give your body both with these GAPS chocolate drops..who knew that chocolate could be this good for you!
  • Banana bread that is grain free/GAPS friendly. It’s just too good to be true 🙂
  • The ridiculous about of fresh produce from local farms and farmers markets! I just got 15 lb of pickling cucumbers, 12 lb of cabbages, 5 lb of zucchini, 4 lb of cucumbers, and raw goat milk all for $34! I got a lot of work to do…
  • Spending endless hours with my sisters swimming and SUP-ing (Stand up paddling) in the lake and laying on the beach. I love you sunshine!
  • Citrus and summer are two peas in a pod. I just might have to try these Orangies. Sine we are on GAPS at my house, I will have to just substitute the sprouted flour for almond and/or coconut flour.
  • I had to get rid of all my spices because I found out they were cross contaminated in a gluten/corn facility (I’m that sensitive). I found that most taco seasonings put corn flour in their mix. I will never have to buy taco seasoning anymore now that I have this homemade recipe!
  • Gotta love summer for its hot temperatures, which make kombucha brewing super speedy! Now I have a new fun mango drink to slurp on in the sun!
  • I have to admit, there is one down side to July. The misquotes!! Here in Minnesota they eat you alive, so I really have to make some of this non-toxic spray! Bye bye bug bites!
  • This delicious fudge popsicle recipe is one way to get gelatin and bone marrow into your kids! This is definitely a gutsy yummy food!
  • I mentioned that I got my first 2 gallons of raw goat milk the other day. I am using it to make this goat cheese recipe….all I hear today is the cheese dripping.. drip..drip..drip..
  • Now that I have 12 lb of cabbage, I have got to start making sauerkraut fast!
  • I have been working hard testing out new recipes, so August will be full of new surprises! Come follow my Gutsy pinterest board to see what I have already made.

~Stay Gutsy, Caroline

 

 



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