These Autumn treats make the fall so much more bearable. Over the weekend it was time to bring out the pancakes! They were so delicious it would be unfair of us not to share them with you. So If you’re looking for something to pick you up now that the nights are drawing, then you can’t go wrong with these delicious treats! Not only are they simple to make, but they will make you feel all warm inside (and full – don’t blame us!). The Nutella Hot Chocolate will lift everyone’s spirits in the office too!
There’s no need to mourn the end of summer when there are so many delicious Autumn treats to enjoy. From delicious Nutella Hot Chocolate, tasty pancakes with spiced fried apples and the delicious and warming Butternut squash soup. These flavours of Autumn are definitely worth celebrating. Here is a summary of the recipes below:
Summary of Recipes
Nutella Hot Chocolate: This simple to make hot chocolate brings out all the warmth and flavour of Nutella with some cinnamon and nutmeg mixed in if you’d like to.
Pancakes with Fried Apples: There’s nothing better than homemade pancakes topped with fried apples in a delicious cinnamon and nutmeg sauce. Topped with maple syrups it’s one of life’s indulgences.
Butternut Squash Soup: This healthy soup is perfect for chilly autumn days. It’s packed with flavour and can be made in advance, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Our Favourite Autumn Treats
These treats are just delicious and are a great way to welcome autumn and the coming winter ahead. Why not sit back, enjoy and reflect on the long year it’s been so far. Below are the full recipes and methods, so keep on reading to find out how to make them. Please don’t hesitate to let others know about these recipes, either, as we want as many people as possible to enjoy these just as much as we have!
Here are our 3 favourite autumn treats – enjoy!
☕ Nutella Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
Milk.
Nutella.
*optional Cinnamon and Nutmeg.
Directions
1) Fill a mug with milk.
2) Put a teaspoon (or more if you like) of Nutella into the milk.
3) Warm the milk in the microwave for a minute then stir.
4) Add back into the microwave for another minute.
5) Stir and drink.
You might need to warm the milk more depending on preference.
For an added treat why not top it with nutmeg and cinnamon.
You could also warm the Nutella and milk in a pan and stir.
🥞 Pancakes and Fried Apples
Ingredients
Pancakes.
350g self-raising flour.
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda.
½ tsp salt.
2 tbsp caster sugar.
200ml buttermilk.
400ml semi-skimmed milk.
2 free-range eggs.
85g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for frying.
50ml maple syrup.
Cheat on the pancakes: You can just buy Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix and all you do is mix an egg and milk into the mixture and you’re done! It’s a lot quicker and easier to do. Click here to find it on Amazon.
Fried Apples
3 apples.
10g cinnamon.
10g nutmeg.
5g sugar.
Knob of butter.
Directions
1) In a bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and sugar.
2) In a separate bowl or jug, mix together the buttermilk, milk, eggs and butter. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir to combine. Do not overbeat – stir just to combine.
3) Meanwhile, core, and cut lengthwise 2/3 apples.
4) Place the chopped apples into a bowl of lemon juice (stops them from going brown).
5) Put a knob of butter, a fair amount of cinnamon and nutmeg into a saucepan and warm slowly, stirring slightly.
6) Once warmed, then add sugar into the pan. The mixture should now be brown and ‘gloopy’.
7) Add the apples into the sauce (without the lemon juice) and then leave to simmer for 15 minutes.
8) Wait about 5-8 minutes, then melt a small knob of butter in a large frying pan. Using a ladle, pour some batter into the pan to make a pancake. Don’t forget to stir the apples.
9) Cook the pancakes for about a minute, or until the underside is golden-brown and the top is bubbling. Then turn them over using a palette knife or fish slice and cook for another minute. Keep the pancakes warm in a very low oven while you cook the remaining batter.
10) Serve the pancakes stacked on top of each other, topped with the fried apples and drizzled with maple syrup.
You could also add rashers of bacon or an egg for a full breakfast or a very filling lunch. You could also choose to add blueberries, strawberries or bananas too.
🥣 Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
25g butter.
1 small onion, chopped.
1 stalk celery, chopped.
1 medium carrot, chopped.
2 medium potatoes, cubed.
1 medium butternut squash – peeled, seeded and cubed.
500ml chicken stock.
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
*optional red chilli.
Please Note: If you have a soup maker, simply add the ingredients to the soup maker and set it to smooth.
Directions
1) Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes and squash for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
2) Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover the vegetables. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer for 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
3) Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth (alternatively, use a handheld stick blender).
4) Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
You could also chop a red chilli and add that to the soup.
Summary
We hope this helps cheer you up now that the dark nights are setting in. If you have any naughty recipes to add to the list let us know we’d love to hear from you. Let us know if you try any of these Autumn treats and what you thought about them too!
