{"id":35178,"date":"2022-11-28T10:12:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=35178"},"modified":"2022-11-28T10:13:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:13:56","slug":"easy-fall-recipes-anyone-can-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2022\/11\/28\/easy-fall-recipes-anyone-can-make\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Fall Recipes Anyone Can Make"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall is a time when to gather inside our homes with family and friends. A time to cozy up to a warm fire and sip a warm drink. Homemade Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a delicious option and an easy fall recipe anyone can make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35179\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2022\/11\/28\/easy-fall-recipes-anyone-can-make\/attachment\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate.png\" data-orig-size=\"800,500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35179\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate.png 800w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Photo Source: Diane Sikora<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mamaldiane.com\/pumpkin-spice-hot-chocolate\/\">Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep time: 5 mins<br>Cook time: 5 mins<br>Total time: 10 mins<br>Serves: 2 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> 1 cup milk<\/li><li> \u00bc cup milk chocolate chips<\/li><li> 1 teaspoon cocoa powder<\/li><li> 1\u00bd teaspoons pumpkin puree<\/li><li> \u00bc teaspoon pumpkin pie spice<\/li><li> \u00bc cup whipped cream<\/li><li>Cinnamon and nutmeg to sprinkle on top<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In a saucepan over medium heat whisk together the milk, chocolate chips and cocoa powder.<\/li><li>Heat until chocolate chips melt and hot chocolate is smooth, it takes a couple minutes. Keep<br>whisking so it does not burn or stick to the bottom of the pan.<\/li><li>Stir in the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice until it is well blended. Pour into two mugs<br>and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More recipes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2021\/12\/27\/three-recipes-for-december\/\">3 Recipes for December<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another easy recipe even the kids can make. Homemade Caramel Apples are a tradition fall treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-attachment-id=\"35180\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2022\/11\/28\/easy-fall-recipes-anyone-can-make\/attachment\/caramel-apples-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Caramel-apples-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"800,500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Caramel-apples-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Caramel-apples-2.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Caramel-apples-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Caramel-apples-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Caramel-apples-2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Caramel-apples-2-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Caramel Apples Recipe Photo Source: Canva.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Caramel Apples Recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Prep Time: 25 minutes<br>Cook Time: 5 minutes<br>Total Time: 30 minutes<br>Only 3 ingredients for the caramel dip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use 8-10 apples depending on size<\/li><li>10 skewers for apples<\/li><li>22 oz. caramels, unwrapped, from two 11 oz. bags<\/li><li>4 Tbsps. heavy whipping cream<\/li><li>Dash of salt<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Optional: Sprinkles, Mini M&amp;M\u2019s, melted chocolate for drizzling, crushed pretzels and chopped peanuts.<br>Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If using store-bought apples, you should remove the wax coating first. Dip apples in hot water<br>for a few seconds then rub them with a towel to remove wax. Dry the Apples well. Remove<br>stems and Insert Sticks into the top of the apples. Tip: refrigerating apples will help the caramel<br>set faster while you prep toppings and melt caramel.<\/li><li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Prepare toppings so they are ready<br>to use.<\/li><li>Heat caramel, cream, and a pinch of salt over a double boiler or microwave for a few minutes<br>stirring every 30 seconds until caramel is melted and smooth.<\/li><li>Roll apples in caramel, dipping apples sideways to coat to the top. Allow excess to drip back into<br>the bowl. Scrape off the bottom of the apple against the side of the bowl so you do not get too<br>much caramel pooling at the bottom<\/li><li>If you see a lot of air bubbles in your caramel start to form or if it gets too thick, then rewarm it<br>slightly. If caramel so too runny, let it cool slightly before using.<\/li><li>Immediately after dipping in caramel, roll apples into your toppings or leave them plain if<br>desired. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until caramel is set before drizzling with melted<br>chocolate and enjoying.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diane Sikora<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Executive editor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall is a time when to gather inside our homes with family and friends. A time to cozy up to a warm fire and sip a warm drink. Homemade Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a delicious option and an easy fall recipe anyone can make. 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