As summer fades into fall, Pinterest searches shift toward cozy, comforting recipes. The September food trends highlight a mix of seasonal produce and hearty bites, and two recipes are leading the pack: Spiced Crabapple Jelly and Cowboy Breakfast Cookies.
Crabapple jelly is a nostalgic preserve made by simmering crabapples with sugar and spices until glossy. It’s perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheese, or gifting in jars. Cowboy breakfast cookies, on the other hand, are hearty, portable treats made with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips—ideal for busy mornings or snack breaks.
Together, they represent the essence of September cooking: comforting, practical, and family-friendly. These recipes also photograph beautifully—jars of ruby jelly and stacks of golden cookies look incredible on Pinterest boards.
Ingredients (Crabapple Jelly):
- 4 cups crabapples, halved
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions (Crabapple Jelly):
- Boil crabapples in water until soft, strain juice.
- Add sugar and cinnamon to juice, simmer until thickened.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Ingredients (Cowboy Breakfast Cookies):
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
Instructions (Cowboy Cookies):
- Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
- Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate, and eggs.
- Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes.
Tips:
- Add dried fruit or nuts to the cookies for variety.
- Spice up the jelly with cloves or nutmeg.