For a party-ready dish in 15 minutes, use bagged sliced apples. (Available at most grocery stores.)
Author: Lee
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
Dip
1 can pureed pumpkin (preferably Libby's; see note)
1½ small apples, peeled and chopped
⅓ c maple syrup
6 Tbsp almond butter
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon juice
⅛ tsp salt
Apples & Pumpkin "Bowl"
8 apples (any variety except Granny Smith)
pineapple juice
mini-pumpkin (optional)
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process for at least 2-3 minutes until smooth, pulsing and scraping occasionally.
Slice apples; dip in pineapple juice, to prevent browning.
If serving dip in a mini-pumpkin: Cut off mini-pumpkin top and remove seeds and strings as you would for a jack-o-lantern. Use a paring knife and/or a grapefruit spoon to remove additional flesh to create more space for dip if needed. Fill with dip, top with a few pecan halves, and surround with apple slices.
Notes
This recipe was written using Libby's canned pumpkin, which is thick. If you use another brand, substitute ½ c sugar in place of the maple syrup. This will help maintain consistency.
Recipe by Veggie Quest at https://www.veggie-quest.com/2016/10/2-fast-and-healthy-halloween-treats/