An Apple a Day....

I love Fall with it's colors and flavors. Last week it was all about the pumpkin. This week, apples!

My recipe of the week for Crockpot Sunday:

Crockpot Breakfast Risotto

I pretty much followed this recipe (actually the original one shown in the picture on the blog)
except ...

• I halved the recipe and cooked in my 2 1/2 qt. crockpot
• Used 1 c. apple juice and 1c. evaporated milk for the liquid.
• Served on a bed of sliced bananas and topped with dried cranberries and a few almonds. I also sprinkled some more brown sugar and cinnamon on top.

Notes:

• It cooked about 6 hours on low. I was crazy and got up about 3:00 to get this going. It was worth it! Very good and filling! A perfect breakfast for a cool/rainy Fall morning. I plan on reheating left overs for breakfast this week!

• MUST use arborio rice-do not sub anything else!

In keeping with my theme of the day, added these apple-themed lovelies to my stash not too long ago:

Twiggy Knits Caramel/Candy Apple Superwash sock yarn

Fiber Fancy's batts, one in Candy Apple and the other Carmel Apple. I started spindling this past summer. Still need lots of practice!

And for dessert.....

Apple Dumplings

Oh My! What can I say?! Bliss Bliss Bliss!

• I again halved the recipe. Cooked in an 8X8 pan
• Doubled the amount of apples.
• Cut the butter/sugar/Mt.Dew by a third.
• This was A M A Z I N G! I'm anxious to share with friends and family so I won't end up eating the whole pan!