Cranberry Apple Season: A Holiday Feast
The holiday season is filled with more than twinkling lights and wrapped gifts—it’s filled with food! Oh yes, this time of year is a minefield for anyone watching their waistline or blood sugar. Turkey itself isn’t the culprit—it’s pure protein. Keep the gravy light, go easy on the mashed potatoes, and you’ll be fine. But beware: the snacks and sweets are lurking, ready to ambush you.
🍎 Apple season is in full swing.
At the grocery store, totes of apples are priced far lower than buying just a few loose ones. Of course, that means I walk out with three times more apples than I need. And what happens next? Baking. Pies, muffins, pancakes… all those sugar, fat, and carb-laden delights that taste so good but spell trouble for the waistline.
🥧 Apple pies—whether plain or the ooey-gooey skillet version—are irresistible.
Skillet Apple Pie – Fresh out of the oven
Mornings often begin with a Big Apple Pancake. Yum!
🍒 And then come the cranberries. If only I could resist! But fresh cranberries are only here for a few short weeks, and Massachusetts is the heart of cranberry country. So yes, I grab a bag… or two… or three. Get ready to boogie in the bog!
How do I love thee, fresh cranberries? Let me count the ways…
- Cranberry Christmas Cake
- Cranberry Sauce
- Cranberry Muffins
- Cranberry Breakfast Cake
- Cranapple Crumb Pie
- Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake
- Cranberry Nut Bread
- Sour Cream Cranberry Bread
And the list goes on. Honestly, I’m gaining pounds just writing this!
So let’s wrap it up before I raid the kitchen again. Keep an eye on Mom’s Recipe Corner at Welcoming Haven—I’ll be sharing these cranberry and apple creations as the season unfolds. And come January, you can join me at Weight Watchers to undo the damage. After all, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner… and I’ve got a fudge recipe waiting for you.
Cranberry Breakfast Cake- going fast!
I love cranberries! I can’t wait for your recipes especially the Cranberry Nut Bread. I have never had it. I just did 4 loaves of Banana Nut Bread for Thanksgiving. Next year, I want try your Cranberry.
Happy Thanksgiving Gretchen
I ran into some technical issues with “Mom’s Recipe Corner” and couldn’t get anything to post. We just got it resolved late the day before Thanksgiving so I’m a little behind. I should have the Cranberry Nut Bread and the Sour Cream Cranberry Bread posted in the next day or two. You mentioned Banana Nut Bread. I love that too but have you ever had Chocolate Banana Bread? I’ll have to dig that recipe out too.