DIY APPLE ROSES

If you want a unique sweet treat for your sweetie, above are instructions using a few simple ingredients (apples, lemon, apricot preserves, puff pastry, a little water and cinnamon) to make lovely apple roses.

"APPLE CUPS" FOR HOT CIDER

Red Dirt Mother has and awesome way to serve hot cider - in edible "apple cups" made out of apples with the center scooped out and served with a stick of cinnamon.

Here are some good recipes for making Hot Apple Cider if you do not already have one on hand:

http://www.food.com/recipe/hot-apple-cider-274484

http://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-caramel-hot-apple-cider-for-a-chilly-night-348408

http://www.food.com/recipe/spiced-cran-apple-cider-28946

APPLE PIE-RATE SHIP

Photo by Diamonds for Dessert

This is not your Grandma's Apple pie! This amazing creation is by Susan at Diamonds for Dessert for a contest she is entering over at Not So Humble Pie, but is would make a wonderful treat to serve children or even make for a pirate themed party.   

She has instructions on her blog here on how to make your own adapting two mini-loaf pans with aluminum foil to make the ship.