Crockpot pumpkin apple butter

This is a very easy and healthy apple butter with added pumpkin because I LOVE pumpkin anything! You can adjust the amount of spices to your liking as I don't really measure for the most part!

Ingredient list:

5lb bag apples (I used Gala)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 C brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1 15oz can pumpkin

-I used an apple corer to quickly cut the apples into 8 pieces (leave the skin on)
-Put all the apple slices into your crockpot and squeeze the lemon juice over it. Next,  spread on the pumpkin puree and add your spices. Close the lid and cook on low for 6 hrs. Half way through give everything a good stir to incorporate.  Once done cooking, use an immersion blender or standard one (which I used) to puree the mixture to desired consistency.  ENJOY! What I made fit into the jars pictured below. My family loves this version and I might need to hide a jar for myself! :)

Melon-Berry Popsicles!

 Yummy recipe I found on Spend with Pennies for Melon-Berry Popsicles :)

 I have tried a couple of my own creations with my Popsicle molds but  I love lime and must try this!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups diced seedless watermelon
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 4 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight!
3. Serve on a hot sunny day for a refreshing treat!

 

Crock pot apple crisp yummmm!

-What to do when you have random apples and a couple packets of instant oatmeal? You make crock pot apple crisp! All you need are 8 or so small apples (any will do but use green if you don't want it too sweet) 2 maple & brown sugar oatmeal packets, brown sugar, 1 stick of melted butter, squeeze of lemon juice, cinnamon and I added a little bit of pumpkin pie spice. Cook on high for an hr then low for 2. ENJOY!