Apple Pie.... pie? nope; ...Tart? no; ...Apple Pie Spice? nope; ...Cocktail? no

[housewolf]

would you believe...


Apple Pie COOKIES????







Deb over at SmittenKitchen has been busy making up these imaginative fall treats.

Each is about 2.5" round and is composed of pie dough (her recipe) and a bit of cinnamon-sugared apple circles (yes, circles).

More pics and recipes at
http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/10/apple-pie-cookies/

[Lucinda]

1. That's very clever!

Bite sized yumminess.

[housewolf]

6. They're cute and enticing, that's for sure

but darn! that's a LOT of work for a little 2.5" cookie!

[EFerrari]

2. Very pretty.

[Callalily]

3. Ohhhhh . . . they look delicious!

[Warpy]

4. My favorite was apple-pecan muffins

I say "was" because I still haven't come up with a gluten free recipe I really like, although the apples, pecans and brown sugar help it taste a bit less like cardboard. I'm on the right track, increasing tapioca flour seems to help both texture and taste.

[housewolf]

5. I wish you a lot of luck with that, Warpy

Gluten intolerance is a really tough one, as is lactose intolerance. I have a hunch that you have the creativity and persistence to find a way make it work for you, though, somehow. Keep reading, keep researching, keep experimenting, stay optimistic until you find your answer. For now, it's fall and apple/peach/pear/berry crisp time - they're wonderful and can easily be made gluten-free.

Hugs to you

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