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  1. Hey Jackie!
    I’m afraid tomato paste isn’t really a good swap here. It’s a stand-alone product with a completely different flavor and properties. Ketchup has sugar, salt, and spices added in, while tomato paste is a single-ingredient item – basically just heavily reduced tomato purée.

  2. Yes, you can substitute sugar with honey. Use a honey with a medium flavor profile, such as wildflower, linden or clover honey.
    When substituting, keep in mind that honey is about 20-30% sweeter than white sugar, so you should use less of it. Instead of 2 tbsp of sugar, use 1.5 tbsp of honey.
    I hope you enjoy this stir-fry!

  3. Hi Mandy!
    Yes, you can absolutely substitute the peanut butter for the Nutella using a 1:1 ratio. Just keep in mind that it will definitely turn into a completely different dessert.

  4. Great question! The answer depends on the result you want.
    Block-style cream cheese will give you a firmer filling. However, it’s not essential for this recipe. 
    Tub-style cream cheese works fine, just make sure it’s medium-firm and not too spreadable. In this case, the filling will be more tender and delicate.

  5. Hi Molly! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.

    Reducing the sugar to 150g for a double batch is a very significant cut. And that is exactly why they didn’t spread out and why the dough needed less flour! Sugar is key for spreading – it adds crucial moisture and helps prevent the gluten from setting up too fast, both of which were dramatically reduced.

  6. Hi Martha!
    Yes, you can absolutely bake it in loaf pan. The batter should be perfect for a standard loaf pan about 30×10 cm, or roughly 12×4 inches.
    And absolutely, chocolate chips are a great addition – you may use bittersweet or semi-sweet.

  7. Hi Lana! Yep, canned puree works great. You’ll need 200g (1/2 a pound) of it. If it seems a bit watery, just simmer it gently over low heat to get rid of the excess moisture.

  8. Hey Melanie!
    Yes, absolutely! You can definitely swap the carrots for fresh, grated pumpkin—something like butternut squash works great.

  9. No, the order of operations will stay the same.
    I hope you like the soup when you make it 🤗

  10. Hello, Helen!
    No, the weight of the apples is given as unpeeled and uncored.