It’s Toast Tuesday and we’re making Carmelized Apple Toast cups with Farmer Cheese. They’re the perfect healthy fall treat! Spread our farmer cheese infused with vanilla extract on warm, toasted pumpernickel bread. Then top with caramelized apples covered in maple syrup and pumpkin spice. Dust cinnamon on top for a sweet and crunchy fall-themed snack, then snuggle in your favorite blanket to get toasty.
Apples don’t just taste good, they’re good for your health, too! Apples are high in fiber and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that may help:
- Lower cholesterol
- Protect against heart disease
- Support digestion
- Regulate blood sugar
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Servings: 3-4Ingredients
- 1 Farmer Cheese
- 1 apple (red or green)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice seasoning
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- pinch of sea salt
- pumpernickel bread
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Farmer Cheese: mix vanilla extract and farmer cheese together.
- Peel the apple and chop into small chunks, or any size that you choose. On a baking sheet, add the apples, spices, and maple syrup. Bake until the apples become tender and the maple syrup begins to caramelize. Slather the Farmer Cheese spread that has been mixed with vanilla extract over toast and top with caramelized apples and more cinnamon.
