Cosmic Crisp® Apple Ginger Mochi Bars

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Recipe by Jinwah Lau, winner in the 2024 Cosmic Crisp®️ Culinary Challenge in the Baking category.

“Obsessed with this recipe! I love a buttery, chewy mochi cake – and these bars are next level! Easy to make and serve, with a crowd pleasing combination of apples, cinnamon sugar, and candied ginger on top. I love the incredible layers of textures these bars offer, and they’d be perfect for serving or gifting for the holiday season!”

– Erin McDowell

Ingredients

  • About 2 large Cosmic Crisp® apples separated (300g cubed for topping 120g pureed for batter)
  • 8 oz glutinous rice flour (e.g. half a box of Mochiko brand)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter unsalted
  • 4 oz coconut milk
For topping:
  • 2 TB candied/crystalized ginger (30g)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp sugar

Directions

  1. Prepare an 8×8 inch pan by buttering the sides of the pan and using a piece of parchment paper to cover the bottom of the pan.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F.
  3. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients – glutinous rice flour sugar baking powder salt. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl combine the wet ingredients – melted butter coconut milk eggs milk and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  5. Rough chop the candied/crystalized ginger.
  6. Peel core then chop the apples into cubes about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in size.
  7. Separate out the portion of apples and pulse in a food processor into a consistency like apple sauce (or chunky apple sauce).
  8. Pour the processed/pureed apples and wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.
  9. Pour into prepared pan.
  10. Add cinnamon sugar and chopped candied ginger to the cubed apples and stir until apples are evening coated by the cinnamon.
  11. Evenly sprinkle the cubed apple mixture onto the batter.
  12. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is browned.
  13. Cool and slice.
  14. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:⁠
🍎 2 Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Cored & Diced⁠
🤎 8-10 Medjool Dates, Soaked 10 minutes & Pitted⁠
🥥 1/2 Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk⁠
🤎 1 Tsp Cinnamon⁠
🤍 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract⁠
🌱 3 Tbsp Grass-Fed Gelatin⁠
💧 1/3 Cup Water⁠
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Instructions:⁠
1. In a small bowl, add the gelatin with the water. Mix well & allow to sit for 5 minutes to bloom.⁠
2. In a medium sized pot, add apples, soaked dates, coconut milk, cinnamon & sea salt. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until the apples soften and the dates begin to break down. Add the vanilla.⁠
3. Place the mixture carefully into a high speed blender & blend until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the pot on low heat & whisk in gelatin until dissolved.⁠
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Ingredients⁠
🧅 1/3 Cup Red Onion, Finely Diced⁠
💚 1-2 Limes⁠
🧂Salt⁠
🍎 1 Large Cosmic Crisp® Apple, Finely Diced⁠
🍅 3 Roma Tomatoes, Finely Diced⁠
🌶️ 1 Large Jalapeno, Finely Diced⁠
 🌿 1/3 Cup Cilantro, Finely Chopped⁠
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Directions⁠
1. In a medium-size mixing bowl add the red onion, the juice from 1 lime & a generous pinch of salt. Toss & let sit for 10 minutes.⁠
2. Add the apple, tomato, jalapeño & cilantro. Toss to combine. Add more lime and salt as needed.⁠
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@lifebyleanna s version is sweet, crisp, and so good it’ll ruin every other recipe for you 🥗 Serve it on a croissant, with crackers, or on an apple slice.⁠
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Ingredients:⁠
🍗 2 Cups Diced Cooked Chicken⁠
🌰 1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds⁠
🍒 1/3 Cup Dried Cranberries or Tart Cherries⁠
🍎 1 Cup @stemilt Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Finely Diced⁠
🌱 1/3 Cup Green Onions, Thinly Sliced⁠
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Dressing:⁠
🥣 1/3 Cup Mayo⁠
🤍 3 Tbsp Sour Cream⁠
🍯 1 1/2 Tbsp Honey⁠
🍎 1 1/2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar⁠
💛 1 1/2 Tsp Dijon Mustard⁠
🧂 1/4 Tsp Salt⁠
🖤 1/8 Tsp Pepper⁠
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Instructions:⁠
1. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. ⁠
2. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. ⁠
3. Pour dressing over & toss well. Adjust seasoning to taste. ⁠
4. Serve in sandwiches, lettuce boats, with crackers or on apple slices.⁠
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