What To Do With Apples Besides Making Apple Pie
When thinking of a fall ingredient, apples are usually the first thing that come to mind. Most likely because there is such a great abundance of them during this time of year and, let's be honest, who doesn't love apple pie? OK, there might be some of you out there. But whether you don't like it or want new, creative ways to use apples in cooking, we've come up with eight recipes for you to experiment with.
Apples come in a variety of colors and though they are available year-round, they're best in the fall when they are just harvested. Look for apples without any bruises or brown markings. They should be firm, not mushy, with a fresh smell. If you're buying apples in bulk and are looking for some to eat raw and cook with, then it's a good idea to go for all-purpose apple varieties like Fuji, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Cortland, Granny Smith, Gala, Jonagold (not good for baking whole), Honeycrisp, McIntosh (though not good for long cooking times), and Pink Lady. Of course, play around with your favorite apple varieties and you'll soon learn what you like to bite into and what you'd rather cook with.
If you don't want to use apples for any of these dishes, then use them to ripen fruits like avocados, peaches, or pears by placing them together inside a brown paper bag. (Placing the bag in a dark drawer also helps to speed up the ripening process.)
Braised Leg of Lamb with Stewed Apples and Polenta
As soon as September 1st hits, I switch immediately into fall mode...
— Claire Bullen
Chicken and Granny Smith Apple Salad
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— Yasmin Fahr
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins recipe is super basic — and dairy-free!
— Valaer Murray
Fettucine with Apples, Prosciutto, & Mascarpone
When apples come into season in the Northeast, it takes all the willpower you have not to devour every last one...
— Maryse Chevriere
Apple season is here! For me, there is no better dish to celebrate the glory of apples than a warm apple crisp...
— Carly Goldsmith
As a young child, my first word, before "mom," "dad," or even "dog," was "apple."
— Allison Beck
I hate red apples. Their texture is mealy. They're never crisp. They don't provide the crunch that Granny Smith apples do...
— Arthur Bovino
Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Cumin-Dusted Pita Chips
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— Marité Acosta