Fruit

Maple Pecan Apple Crisp

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

This irresistible pecan and maple scented crisp is best eaten warm from the oven. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Blueberry Spelt Oat Bars

Recipe by Laura Keough, Sweet Potato Chronicles

This healthy, home-baked snack travels well and would be a welcome treat in a lunch box!

Buttermilk Apple Cake

Recipe by Megan Newman

An apple coffee-cake with a gooey layer of brown sugar and cinnamon in the centre. It tastes so moist and delicious, plus it's loaded with fibre.

Halloween Banana Bites

If the chocolate frosting mixture begins to harden before you have all the bananas coated place it back into them microwave and heat on high for 10 to 15 seconds or until soft. Be sure to stir the mixture before you resume the dipping process.

Caramel Candy Apple Surprise

Caramel apples are always a highlight at Halloween yet they can be so messy and for many children very hard to eat. These cupcakes are less complicated and are a great treat for all your Halloween ghosts and goblins.

Pineapple Cupcakes Upside Down

Berry Bliss Cake

Mom will think you worked all day making this cake. French vanilla instant pudding and pie filling will also work. If Mom is more into citrus fruit such as oranges, lemons and limes use those and use lemon pudding instead.

Strawberry Topped Cinnamon Rolls

It's a guarantee that Mom will be surprised when you serve her one of these little treats. Add a cup of coffee or tea and it will be a breakfast she will always remember. Fresh strawberries or fresh or frozen rhubarb can also be used.

Crispy Peach Breakfast Cup

This makes a great breakfast for Mom on her special day. Serve it to her in bed with a nice hot cup of tea, flowers and her special card.

Strawberry Snowball Supreme Salad

Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and grapes all work in this salad. Just be sure to use a gelatin that matches with the taste of fruit.