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Christmas Experiences for Kids

This year I’m buying my kiddos tickets to a Christmas concert, new pajamas, and a trip to see family.  We are going to be providing experiences instead of gifts to our kiddos this year, since they already receive gifts from family members.  This list is just for fun.  Take what works for you and leave what doesn’t.  I’d love to hear how you approach Christmas gifts and experiences with your kids in the comments.  Do you go all out, or take a more minimalist approach?  Merry Christmas!

Christmas Experiences. Concert, hot cocoa, tree farm, lights sight-seeing, caroling, operation christmas child, new jammies, movies, popcorn, decorate cookies.

APPLE CRISP

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups cold water
6-8 apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or non-GMO corn starch)
DIRECTIONS:
1 1/2 old fashioned oats (Look for certified gluten-free oats if avoiding gluten)
3/4 cup almond flour
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
Peel and slice apples and place in cold water with lemon juice.  Sprinkle cinnamon and arrowroot powder on top and mix.  In a large bowl mix oats, almond flour, cinnamon, salt, coconut sugar, and butter.  Sprinkle crumb topping on top of apple mixture. Bake 375F for 25 minutes.  Allow to cool before serving for liquid to set.



Spiced Cranberry Sauce

INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
1/4 Cup 100% Maple Syrup
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine cranberries, syrup, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small sauce pan.
2. Turn on medium heat.
3. Stir every 5 minutes, or as necessary, for about  15 minutes, or until all cranberries have
burst and the sauce is reduced to half.
4. Stir in cinnamon and ginger.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool fully.
6. Transfer to a half-quart jar and refrigerate for up to five days
    or serve as soon as it is cool enough to enjoy.