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August 31, 2011

Baby Boy Joy {Recipe: Oven Baked Cinnamon Apples}

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9 1/2 years ago, we welcomed our first baby into our family. It seems like such a long time ago, looking back. I remember specific moments with Jacob that I don’t remember with my three girls. There’s the first time he fell asleep in his high chair with a mouth and face full of food. My awe and surprise at the first time his chubby little hands reached out for a toy hanging on his infant carrier. My heart melted in an instant the first time his little voice repeated back the “I love you sweet baby” that I’d say to him every night as I put him down to sleep. He is my first, and as much as I do love my girls, Jacob will always have an extra special place in my heart because of that.

My dear blogging friend, Maria, and her husband Josh, are getting ready to welcome their first baby into their “pod”. A sweet little boy. I am so excited for Maria to experience all the firsts that a mom gets to experience. I won’t go on about the eye opening firsts that I remember as a new mom, but I will tell Maria that she is in for a joyous and exciting and sometimes challenging ride. Being a parent is something I feel so blessed to do (although if you would ask me on most days, I’m ready to pull my hair out because of the kids typically).

Maria – take lots of pictures, treasure the moments, and enjoy being a mama to your sweet new bundle. Congrats to you and Walter Dan Josh. From our family to yours, much love and happiness. I can’t wait to meet him!

Several bloggers have joined together for a surprise virtual baby shower for Maria and Josh. Check out the list of participants below the recipe! I hope you’ll take a minute to click around and visit some of the great blogs participating!

Recipe: Oven-baked Apples

  • 4 tart apples, such as Fuji or Jonagold
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Scoop out the core from top of the apple, leaving a well. Do not cut all the way through.
  3. Stuff each apple with 2 Tablespoons brown sugar and 1 Tablespoon butter.
  4. Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until apples are tender.

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Filed Under: Dessert, Previous Tagged With: apples, baby shower, Dessert, food, fruit, recipe, vegetarian

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  1. bridget {bake at 350} says

    August 31, 2011 at 7:40 am

    Such a sweet post, Kristen! 🙂

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  2. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    August 31, 2011 at 8:04 am

    This is just the best idea ever! Maria and Josh are so blessed to have friends like you and everyone else that participated.

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  3. Wenderly says

    August 31, 2011 at 8:20 am

    Such a tender post Kristen. And it’s so true…indulge in every moment. It goes so. very. fast.

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  4. Bev Weidner says

    August 31, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I just looooove this! HUGE congrats Maria, coming right at your face, dawlin’!

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  5. Kelley says

    August 31, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Baking butter, cinnamon and sugar in an apple can only mean good things!

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  6. TidyMom says

    August 31, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Oh I love this idea Kristen!!! These sound like the perfect indulgence with out too much guilt

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  7. Maria says

    August 31, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Thanks so much Kristen. I need all of the advice I can get:) You are all too too kind for throwing me a shower. What a fun surprise!!! Thank you for your friendship! Please come visit us soon-I would love for you to meet the little pea in person:) And Walter Dan says thanks too:)

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  8. Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media] says

    August 31, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Oven baked apples is one of my favorite desserts to make during the Fall.

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  9. Aggie says

    August 31, 2011 at 9:15 am

    How good do these look Kristen!! I love your post…I remember so much about my first baby, special moments about being a new mom. I remember singing my first lullaby and realizing I didn’t really know the words. First books, walks in the stroller…such precious memories. (sniff sniff)

    Congrats Maria and Josh!

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  10. carly says

    August 31, 2011 at 9:52 am

    so FUN! congrats to the pod on their newest pea! the blogging community really never ceases to amaze.

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  11. Rosie @ Sweetapolita says

    August 31, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Kristen, I love these! Your words are so sweet and sincere, and what a wonderful post! Love that last photo–so rustic and gorgeous.

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  12. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    August 31, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Your post brought tears to my eyes. Yes, those firsts are absolutely amazing!

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  13. Paula says

    August 31, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Delicious treat for the shower. Maria is blessed to have such lovely friends. Enjoyed this post.

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  14. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    August 31, 2011 at 10:34 am

    What a perfect treat for fall. Thanks for the reminder of the falling to sleep in the high chair moment. Cute post!

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  15. Cookin' Canuck says

    August 31, 2011 at 10:39 am

    What a lovely post, Kristen. Motherhood is definitely a roller coaster, but all the highs more than make up for any lows that may come along. These apples would be a wonderful dessert for my family.

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  16. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    August 31, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    My mom used to make me apples like these when it started to get cold. It was always such a special treat.

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  17. SMITH BITES says

    August 31, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    love this Kristen – you’re so right that Maria & Josh will have first memories they will never forget!

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  18. Marla {family fresh cooking} says

    August 31, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Kristin, a simple & delightful recipe to celebrate Maria, Josh and my upcoming favorite season….fall 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in on the fun. I agree with your thoughts and comments about the first born child…nothing like it. Precious. xo

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  19. Lisa {With Style and Grace} says

    August 31, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    What a beautiful post, Kristin! So much comfort & happy memories connected with cinnamon baked apples, makes me smile! Thanks for being apart of this special event, wouldn’t be the same without you! *hugs* xo

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  20. Carrie@Bakeaholic Mama says

    August 31, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    oooo these are making me hungry! I’m ready for fall and I’ve got apples on the brain!

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  21. HeatherChristo says

    August 31, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    What a sweet post! I too remember those sweet moments late at night with my first baby. And while so many fun moments lie ahead of that- I will always treasure those precious first few months. I love the apple post- maybe the very first of the season! I’m getting in the mood for fall 🙂

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  22. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    August 31, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I’m starting to crave apples – can tell September is creeping in! These look so warm and yummy. A very lovely post for Maria & Josh.

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  23. Sandy @ RE says

    August 31, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    My first baby is almost 20 now. So hard to believe. Love these apples and perfect for a shower or a party. I sure wish we could have all been together today in real life! xo

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  24. Evelyn Cucchiara says

    August 31, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Brings back such memories – just delivered my first baby to college today….http://www.tinyurl.com/botcollege

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  25. Robyn | Add a Pinch says

    August 31, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Such a beautiful and heart-felt post, Kristen.

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  26. Marian (Sweetopia) says

    August 31, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    What gorgeous photography Kristen, and such a lovely, heart-felt post. Thank you for sharing!

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  27. Sharon {Grumpy, Sleepy, and Bashful} says

    September 1, 2011 at 12:15 am

    This is a cute idea!

    And, being the lover of babies that I am (had three of my own), I get so excited for first time moms. One of my favorite baby shower gift ideas is a big basket of all the small-ish, but really important things I couldn’t have lived without or really loved having when my kids were babies.

    New moms don’t know much other than what they are told, so it’s fun to give them an ample supply of fun stuff to try. Great idea, and congrats to Maria and Josh!

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  28. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    September 1, 2011 at 8:38 am

    This looks fabulous! Wonderful photos!

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  29. Georgia Pellegrini says

    September 1, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Aw, I love baked apples so much, and we’re entering into the prime season for them. You’ve got me all excited now!

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  30. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    September 1, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    These are a favorite of mine, Kristen! I wish I could say the same for my children. Perhaps this fall they will fall in love with the rustic charm of baked apples.

    Beautiful post!

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  31. Sandi says

    September 4, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Ohh, YUM!!

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  32. Ayngelina says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I love baked apples!

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  33. Heather Umphrey says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Your recipe looks delicious. I just blogged on Baby Shower Etiquette, but did not discuss food to serve at the event. But I would recommend this recipe. Thanks

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  34. Earlean says

    February 18, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I love brown sugar with cinnamon combo. Sounds delicious.

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  35. Lars says

    June 7, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Great post and some very good reciepes, especially the baked apples.

    Summer is approacing in Europe, and we are getting ready for the barbecue season. Our kids favorite starter on the grill is “shrimps on a stick”. Its actually very easy to do, just shrimps combined with preferred vegetables and then medium done on the barbeque. This is a traditionally barbeque starter in Europe.

    regards,
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Alright, alright, alright! It’s time to talk about how we can support our local bookstore during the holidays and beyond! As you consider buying gifts this year, make sure you shop local for all the book people on your list! One unique and super easy way you can support your favorite local bookstores is with an audiobook subscription to @librofm Yes! Audiobooks! With Libro.fm you can financially support your local bookstore AND buy audiobooks all at the same time. Each audiobook purchase supports the independent book store of your choice! Do it for yourself and buy some audiobooks for friends too!
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If you need audiobook ideas, hit me up. I’ve listened to so many great books this year that will make it on my top favorites list, including Greenlights by @officiallymcconaughey It’s narrated by the author and is so worth the listen! Your ears will thank you!
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PS my favorite #localbookstore @rainydaybooks is under renovation which makes it even better that I can still safely support them from the comfort of my own home! 
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Have you ever dreamed of being a writer? 2 of the business coaching clients I’m currently working with have dreams of being a published fiction book author and cookbook author. Each week we’ve been chipping away at their big goals, making these dreams of theirs more and more of a reality. And each week I have this little nudging feeling inside that reminds me that writing a book was once a dream of mine...and I’ve gotten so far away from that dream. I barely even write anymore. Heck - writing an instagram caption is even a challenge. As someone who used to be a really good writer, that’s so frustrating to me. Where’d my voice go?
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William Morrow Publishers recently sent me the book Make Me Rain: Poems and Prose by the incredibly gifted writer Nikki Giovanni. This book is full of poems and prose relevant to todays world. I imagined Giovanni walking around observing life, with a notebook tucked under her arm everywhere she went, and writing. Just pulling out the notebook and writing. I used to be that way and this beautiful book makes me want to write again.
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Are you a writer? Do you journal, write poetry, write for fun, or are you working on a book? What does your writing practice look like? I think the biggest key for me is to just get back to it. Dedicate a time each day and at the very least just write - about life, observations, and more. Writer friends or journaling experts ...I’d love to hear what your writing practice looks like. Tips, tricks, ideas to help get what’s inside out on paper.
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Thank you @williammorrowbooks for gifting me this beautiful book. It’s inspired and awakened something inside of me and I appreciate that so much!
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