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Apple-Shaped Cookies

These Mini Apple Confectionaries are Perfect to Give to Teachers

— August 22, 2014 — Lifestyle
If you want to give your teacher something nice on your first day of school, these deliciously cute apple cookies are a great gift. A fun take on the traditional red apple fruit, these homemade apple cookies look just like the real thing.

To make these kitschy apple cookies begin by making a sugar cookie dough from butter, sugar and eggs. Add a large amount of red food coloring to replicate the candied bright red color of traditional apples. When you've achieved the color you want, roll the dough into tiny little balls and dip the balls into red sprinkles. Bake the cookies in a tiny muffin tin so that they'll come out with an angular shape that resembles a real apple. Add a piece of pretzel as the apple stem and a green sugar fondant leaf and you're ready to go.
Trend Themes
1. Kitschy Desserts - Creating unique and playful desserts that imitate everyday objects can disrupt the traditional dessert industry and attract novelty-seeking consumers.
2. DIY Food Gifts - The trend of homemade food gifts allows individuals to personalize and add a heartfelt touch to their presents, creating opportunities for small businesses to offer DIY food gift kits and related accessories.
3. Edible Art - The rise of edible art encourages innovation in the baking industry, opening up opportunities for edible sculptures, creative designs, and unique flavors.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can explore the potential of creating kitschy desserts to cater to the demand for novelty treats, attracting a younger audience and standing out in a competitive market.
2. Gourmet Food - The gourmet food industry can tap into the trend of DIY food gifts by offering high-quality ingredients and curated food gift sets, targeting consumers who value personalization and unique experiences.
3. Food Entertainment - The trend of edible art presents an opportunity for the food entertainment industry to create captivating and visually stunning culinary experiences, such as edible installations and immersive food art events.
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