Slow Life in Finland🍂Homemade Apple Cake, Apple Jelly & Cider🍎Baked Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salad

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Please turn on CC for subtitles...💛 To translate the video into your preferred language, please follow these steps: 1. Click the settings icon on the video. 2. Select Subtitles or Captions 3. Scroll up or down and choose your preferred language. I used Translator for this video💛I apologize in advance for any mistakes💛 Watch in HD for the best quality...💛 Enjoy and Happy Watching💛 Today's Video: Slow Life in Finland🍂Homemade Apple Cake, Apple Jelly & Cider🍎Baked Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salad Hello dear friends 🍎💛 Welcome back to another slow life vlog from the Finnish countryside 🇫🇮🍂 Today’s cozy autumn day is all about homemade apple creations and peaceful country cooking. It started with a sweet gift, the last basket of apples from our kind neighbor 🍏. I turned them into a comforting caramel-drizzled upside-down apple cake, a pot of homemade apple tea, and a golden apple jelly that captures the warmth of autumn. For our dog Hilma 🐾, I baked some apple-carrot cookies, and for lunch, I prepared baked chicken with mango-avocado salad and potatoes 🥔🥭🥑. Simple, colorful, and delicious. To finish the day, I began making homemade apple cider vinegar, preserving the goodness of the season for winter days ahead. 🍯🍂 Thank you so much for being here🌸💛 Sending a lot of hugs....💛 🍎Upside-Down Apple Cake 📌 Ingredients:📌 For the Caramel Apple Layer:📌🍯 500g apples (peeled, cored & sliced) 60g butter 100g brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt For the Cake Batter:📌 190g All-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom or nutmeg (optional) 1/4 tsp salt 115g soft butter 100g white sugar 100g brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 120g greek yogurt or sour cream 60 ml milk Instructions:📌 1️⃣ Caramel Apple Layer📌 * Melt butter in a pan. * Stir in brown sugar until smooth. * Add apple slices, cinnamon & salt. * Cook for 5 minutes, then pour into a greased 9-inch cake pan 2️⃣Cake Batter📌 * Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt). * Cream butter + sugars. * Add eggs & vanilla extract. * Gently mix in dry ingredients alternately with yogurt & milk. * Pour batter over apples. 3️⃣ Bake📌 * Bake at 175°C for 35–40 min. * Cool for 10 min, flip onto a serving plate. * Served with drizzled caramel sauce. It's tea time! Happy Baking!💛💛💛 Simple Caramel Sauce🍯 📌 Ingredients📌 200g White sugar 90g Butter (unsalted) 120 ml Heavy cream (33–36%) 1/2 tsp Salt (optional, for salted caramel) 🔥 Instructions📌 1️⃣ Melt the Sugar📌 * In a heavy saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat. * Stir continuously with a heatproof spoon or whisk. * Sugar will clump, then melt into an amber liquid. Be patient. 2️⃣ Add Butter📌 * Once sugar is melted and golden, carefully add the butter. * Stir until fully melted and combined. 3️⃣ Add Cream📌 * Slowly pour in heavy cream (it will bubble strongly). * Stir until smooth and creamy. 4️⃣ Finish📌 * Remove from heat. * Stir in ½ tsp salt if you want salted caramel. * Let it cool slightly; it thickens as it cools. 🧊 Storage📌 Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Warm gently before using. 🍎 Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar📌 🧾 Ingredients📌 Apple scraps (peels & cores) from 4–5 apples 2 tbsp sugar or honey 1 liter (1000 ml) filtered water (room temperature) A clean glass jar Cheesecloth or clean cloth + rubber band ⚗️ Instructions📌 1️⃣ Prepare the Jar📌 * Fill a clean glass jar ¾ full with apple scraps. * Mix 2 tbsp sugar into 1 liter of water until dissolved. * Pour the sugar water over the apples until fully covered. * Leave some space at the top (for bubbling). 2️⃣ Cover & Ferment📌 * Cover the jar with a cloth (not a lid) and secure it with a rubber band. * Place in a dark, warm place (room temp) for 3–4 weeks. * Stir gently every 2–3 days to avoid mold. 3️⃣ Strain📌 * After 3–4 weeks, when it smells like alcohol/cider, strain out the apples. * Transfer the liquid back into the jar. 4️⃣ Second Fermentation (to Turn into Vinegar)📌 * Cover again with cloth. * Let it sit for 3–4 more weeks, until it smells sharp and vinegary. * Taste test, once tangy, it’s ready. 🧊 Storage📌 * Transfer to a bottle with a lid. * Store at room temperature or fridge. * It can last up to 1 year. Tips for Success📌 ✅ Use glass, never metal ✅ If white scoby (mother) forms — it’s GOOD and natural ❌ If black/green mold appears — discard and restart If my videos bring you joy, you’re always welcome to like, comment, subscribe, and share! 🌼💛 https://www.youtube.com/@hance2601 Let's be friends:💛 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hance2601/ #Hance2601 #SlowLifeInFinland #SlowLivingVlog #CozyAutumnDay #AppleCake #AppleJelly #AppleCiderVinegar #HomemadeWithLove #CottagecoreLifestyle #FinnishCountryside #SimpleLiving #CozyCooking #AutumnVlog #FallInFinland #CountryHomeVibes #HomemadeDogTreats #BakedChicken #MangoAvocadoSalad #AppleSeason #NatureInspiredLife