Are you looking to make an easy Thanksgiving feast that your whole family will love? Then you’ll want to try out this apple turkeys recipe! This dish is easy to prepare, and it features delicious apples that are cooked in a delicious cinnamon-sugar sauce. Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also healthy – thanks to the turkey and the Healthy Greens Recipe that goes along with it. So don’t wait any longer – get started on this delicious Thanksgiving feast today!
My girls are getting over their sickies this week, and I’m also recovering…from a long week at jury duty! So for this month’s Multiples in the Kitchen post, I’m going to show you an oldie-but-goodie from my blog, inspired by an annual Thanksgiving craft my girls created at preschool – Apple Turkeys!
Here’s how to make them:
Apple Turkeys-Ingredients & Directions
- Apples
- Knife (for a grown-up to use if your kiddo’s skills/age aren’t there yet) and a cutting board
- Lettuce: Use something with narrower leaves with a thick stalk. We found this duo of red and green “artisan” lettuce at TJs. Romaine would work too.
- Or instead of lettuce, you can use colorful candies that can be poked with a toothpick, such as marshmallows and gumdrops, or you could be healthier and use dried fruit.
- Toothpicks
- Scratch paper to make a template for the head.
- Paper to make the head and hat. Scraps are great.
- Glue, Scissors
Directions: Cut out the template for the head on scratch paper. Keep in mind the size of your apples and keep it proportionate. I shaped their heads simply, like a butternut squash. I have one facing front, and one facing to the side. Then trace onto your paper and cut two pieces.
Put glue on each head and sandwich a toothpick in between.
Cut out the hats in a contrasting color. I just free-handed a pilgrim hat. Ok it looks like a top hat. I also used a small hole punch for the eyes, and a scrap of yellow for the beak.
You can make the turkey heads ahead of time. Wait til the day of if you’re using lettuce, or the night before if you’re using candy.
Cut your apple along the side, at an angle so the apple doesn’t roll around.
For the lettuce tails, stick a toothpick through the stalk as straight-down as possible and insert into the apple. Kids may find candies easier to work with.
Poke the head onto the apple towards the front. All done!
Happy Thanksgiving from my little turkeys! We are hosting Thanksgiving this year, so please send don’t-burn-the-turkey-again vibes!
Making Apple Turkeys can be a lot of fun, and with this easy step-by-step guide, it won’t be a chore either! By following the instructions below, you’ll have perfect turkeys in no time. Let us know if you have any questions or encounters any problems while making these delicious birds!
Frequently Asked Questions
What apples do you use to stuff a turkey?
After the apples are cooked, you will want to mix them with bread crumbs, spices (such as sage or thyme), eggs, and butter. Once everything is mixed together well, you can form small balls out of the mixture and place them in the turkey cavity. You may also like to add a bit of broth or milk if your stuffing seems dry.
How do you make apple turkeys?
How do you make turkey with marshmallows?
To make the gravy, you will need olive oil, flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and broth. This can all be whisked together until smooth. Once everything is ready to go, heat some butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add in your cooked turkey. Sautee for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Then top it off with some of your homemade gravyrecipe plus any extra melted marshmails!
