Is there anything more American than Apple Pie? That’s the saying right? I’d say it’s pretty stereotypical. So why not only flip it on it’s head while giving people with gluten issues a chance at indulging? That’s what I’ve done with this Gluten Free Chai Dutch Apple Pie. Making a Tradition A Little Less Traditional A typical apple pie is a combination of apple and cinnamon flavors. For this recipe, I utilized my favorite chai blend to change things up a bit. This blend has a significant amount of bright cardamom, coupled with warm cinnamon and ginger flavors that bring a wonderful flurry of flavors to the tongue. Additionally, apple…
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Creamy Gluten Free Chai Rice Pudding
Confession: I was never a huge fan of rice pudding as a kid. I thought it was bland, slimy, and the texture of having little chunks of rice was absolutely disgusting. But, this Gluten Free Chai Rice Pudding was a game changer for me. Rice pudding? Count me as a fan! This is technically a dessert, but would I eat it for breakfast? You bet! This pudding is super thick and custardy. If that isn’t your jam, you can always thin it out, but fret not when you’re making it–it is supposed to be that way. Why Rice? This recipe’s high starch content is what makes it so thick and…
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Delicious Warming Chai Spice Blend
You could find me drinking Chai Tea Lattes all year ’round, but chai flavors just hit differently when the weather starts to cool and the days shorten. When your soul needs a little warming, toss a sprinkle of this chai spice blend into your favorite hot beverage or baked good. Chai without Anise? Yes! Chai flavor is largely attributed to cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and clove. Other flavors like pepper, nutmeg, and anise are largely up for debate. I personally cannot stand anise. Just the smell of it makes me want to gag. I keep star anise on hand for it’s beautiful rustic star shape, but I also double bag it,…
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Gluten Free Chai Slice and Bake Shortbread
If you ask me, shortbread is the most quintessentially British cookie. Scotch shortbread is so buttery and crumbly; it is one of my favorite treats. So for this recipe, I’ve merged my love of shortbread with my love of chai, to create a lovely, crumbly, Gluten Free Chai Shortbread perfect to dip in a cup of tea. If you’ve been following along, you may have noticed that I have an obsession with the Great British Baking Show. And if you’ve ever watched, you know that they talk about the “shortness” or crumbliness of “biscuits” i.e. cookies. So one can deduce that shortbread, should be “short” or crumbly. Why is Shortbread…
