Have you heard of the new apple fries over at Burger King? On a recent trip for a splurge, I decided to give them a try for Mikayla instead of french fries to go with her 4-piece chicken nuggets. I talked them up quite a bit on our way through the drive up and she was so excited about them! However, I was quite surprised that they were $1.50 (yikes!) and that they were in a plastic bag shoved into a french fry pod. What was I expecting? (Although, I do admit they actually looked like french fries.) They came with a side of caramel sauce, but I chose not to tell Mikayla that. No need for a sugar high! Since that day every time we drive by a Burger King, she shouts out "apple fries"!
While making lunch the other day, I thought of an idea. Why not make my own homemade apple fries? The biggest reluctancy was that I didn't want to go to all the trouble of actually cutting the apple up by hand. Then I remembered that I oftentimes make homemade hashbrowns using my Pampered Chef Ultimate Slice & Grate. Perfect. I peeled the apple, sliced them, and served them up for lunch. Not only was Mikayla surprised and happy, but I liked them, too. It felt like I was actually eating french fries. I kind of thought the apple even tasted better than a cut up or sliced one. Also, it was a hit with Austin! They were so easy for him to eat. I think I will be making apple fries quite a bit around this house.
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Great tip! I didn't want to chop all day, but I'll be hunting up one of those slicers today, because my children are a big fan of apple fries too. Not to mention this Mama could use some too. Blessings, Whitney
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good idea! The slices are perfect for little hands.
ReplyDeleteSo much of getting kids to eat healthy is making it fun, great idea!!
ReplyDeleteoohh! I have a french fry press. I bet that would work!
ReplyDelete$1.50? Really? For apples? Boy are they a marketing machine. My dad just gave me his mandoline slicer, I'll have to try it out on some homemade apple fries!
ReplyDeleteWe have a cutter that makes chips, so I might try making apple chips.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I never heard of these before. I can see me making some for myself.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how they would taste baked if you put on a little sugar and cinnamon?