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Arepas Dulces con Manzanas – Colombia

Moving back to the other side of the world, are you ready to enter the homeland of Gabriel García Márquez? In the diverse land of Colombia, you’ll get to taste some of the world’s best coffee and see some emeralds that will put even Oz’s Emerald City to shame.

However, following the yellow brick road here may lead you to discover one more thing: arepas dulces con manzanas. These are somewhat small – but incredibly sweet – fluffy pancakes topped with caramelized apples. For all of you with a sweet tooth, don’t shy away from adding some ice cream on top for a refreshing boost of flavors!

Bonus info: the arepa, in all its varieties, is so popular in Columbia that there’s even an annual Arepa Festival held in five different cities across the country!

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