If your kids like to help you cook in the kitchen, then you are sure to have a great time preparing this recipe together. And if they are working on the /l/ sound, you will find lots of opportunities to reinforce this sound, work on direction following, practice sequencing steps and your older kids will have a chance to practically apply their knowledge of fractions.
When my son was in preschool, we took a cooking class together. This is one of the many fun recipes we learned to prepare. It’s been many years since we took that cooking class—(time sure flies the older we get)—and I still enjoy making this simple apple pie with him and reliving the memories of that special “mommy-son time” we shared!
Not only are apples nutritious for kids and adults alike, but did you know that apples can help us grown-ups with weight loss???
These marvels of nature deserve their reputation for keeping the doctor away when you eat one a day. And now, it seems, they can help you melt the fat away
too. First of all, they elevate your blood glucose (sugar) levels in a safe, gentle manner and keep them up longer than most foods. As a result, it leaves you feeling satisfied longer, say researchers.
Secondly, they’re one of the richest sources of soluble fiber in the supermarket. This type of fiber prevents hunger pangs by guarding against dangerous swings or drops in your blood sugar level, says Dr. James Anderson of the University of Kentucky’s School of Medicine.
An average size apple provides only 81 calories and has no sodium, saturated fat or cholesterol. You’ll also get the added health benefits of lowering the level of cholesterol already in your blood as well as lowering your blood pressure.
Bake pie in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Remove pie from oven and place onto a plate to cool. Cut and serve while still warm. Serve with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
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