Apple Raisin Ladybug Recipes

APPLE LADYBUG TREATS

Steps:

• Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the cores using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core them first, then slice. Place each apple half flat side down on a small plate.
• Dab peanut butter on to the back of the 'lady bug', then stick raisins onto the dabs for spots. Use this method to make eyes too. Stick one end of each pretzel stick into a raisin, then press the other end into the apples to make antennae.

RAISIN APPLE MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apple and raisins. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. For topping, in a bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

LADYBUG APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Remove 2 tablespoons to a small bowl and tint black. Place tinted cream cheese mixture in a small plastic bag; set aside. , Add the chives, garlic salt and parsley to the remaining cream cheese mixture. Spread over crackers. Arrange two tomato quarters on each for the ladybug wings. , For heads, halve the olives widthwise; place one half on each cracker. Insert two chives into olives for antennae. Use tinted cream cheese mixture to pipe spots onto wings.

WARM APPLE RAISIN CRISP WITH CRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• In large bowl, combine sugar, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Add apples, tossing gently to coat.
• Place apples in prepared baking dish.
• For topping, in large bowl, combine brown sugar and flour.
• Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
• Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over apple mixture.
• Bake 30-40 minutes, or until apples are tender and crust is golden.

APPLE LADYBUG TREATS

Steps:

• Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the cores using a knife or a melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core them first, then slice. Brush or dip cut side of apples in lemon juice mixed with the water to keep from browning.Place each apple half flat side down on lettuce leaves(if using), then place on a small plate. The lettuce leaves help keep little fingers off the peanut butter.
• Dab peanut butter(or almond butter) on to the back of the 'lady bug', then stick raisins(or craisins) onto the dabs for spots. If using cheerios, place raisins inside of cheerios and stick on peanut butter dabs.
• Use this method to make eyes too. Stick one end of each pretzel stick into a raisin, then press the other end into the apples to make antennae.
• Kids will have fun playing with their food, then eating it!

APPLE LADYBUG TREATS

Steps:

• Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the core using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core them first, then slice. Place each apple half flat side down on a small plate.
• Dab peanut butter on the back of the 'lady bug', then stick raisins onto the dabs for spots. Use this method to make eyes too. Stick one end of each pretzel stick into a raisin, then press the other end into the apples to make antennae.

LADYBUG APPLES

Steps:

• Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the core using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core the apples before cutting them in half.
• Place each apple cut side down on a small plate.
• Dab small dots of peanut butter on the back of the "ladybug" then top the peanut butter with a chocolate chip for spots. Use this method to make eyes too.
• Stick one end of each pretzel stick into a raisin, then press the other end into the apples to make antennae.