MelanieM Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 We're taking the kids apple picking tomorrow -- yay! -- and I'm looking for some ideas for what to do with the apples when we get them home. Other than snacking on them as is and making applesauce, what are your favourite things to do with apples? I would especially love a good recipe for apple crumble if you have one. It's on my list to make for tomorrow afternoon. Yummmm. What about apple jelly? How do you make that? Please bring on the apple love!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 My favorites are pie or crumble, but only with tart apples. How about apple butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 My mom has a few trees. We make a lot of pies, with a crust or crumble topping. We also do a German apple cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 "Pork chops and apple sauce." Who doesn't love a little bit of Brady? :D Actually we do love pork and apples. My guys' favorite recipe is this one from Simply Recipes. The only difference is that we use 4 apples instead of just one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 the most creative thing we do with them is dip them in nutella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'd like some long-term storage ideas. Can anyone include links to a favorite apple butter recipe? Can you freeze apples or apple pie? Can you can applesauce without a pressure cooker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) We do quick breads and muffins and freeze them. My favorite apple crisp (both to freeze before baking or to eat right away) is this one: 10 c apples sliced or chopped 1 c maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon 1Tbs flour few dashes of salt - mix this up in a 13x9 pan 1 stick butter, melted 1/2 -1 cup brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like things) 1 c flour 1 c oats 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 c chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans or almonds are good) - mix that up and spread it over the apples - bake at 375 45-60 min, or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned. (if baking from frozen, account for a much longer cooking time - at least 1 1/2 hrs) Edited September 21, 2010 by LauraGB forgot some ingredients! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) We also do a German apple cake. Oooooh, yeeeessss! I need to find a gluten-free recipe! We're going to have a lot of apples this week too, and that would be heavenly. My grandmother makes a great apple cake, but it's not GF *sigh* For others' reference, I found this GF recipe. Miraculously, I already have every singly ingredient--even the applesauce, which I almost never have on hand! YUM... Edited September 21, 2010 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Dh has a co-worker who also happens to live in our neighborhood. Last fall on our daily walk, we discovered that he has an apple tree, in his yard. He said we're welcome to come pick them whenever we want. So as a thanks, I made him this apple crisp recipe. He mentioned to dh the other day that his apples are ready, and he was wondering when I was gonna make him another one of those great apple crisps. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckens Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Yes, you can freeze apples. My mom and paternal grandma did it all the time. Peel them, core them, cut them up, and pre-measure them into bags for the amounts of recipes that you like and label. Example: apples/ 6c/ Sept 2010 1) My parents would make cider from their apple tree (their apples weren't good for much else, but the cider was sweet (w/o additives) and deep. We froze many, many gallons of it each year.) 2) I just made two pies of this recipe. http://www.food.com/recipe/yummy-crunchy-caramel-apple-pie-31128 One is frozen after cooking, but I have never frozen pies before. Anyone else know if this will work? 3) I made applesauce, and I hope to make a second batch to freeze for ice cream topping this year. I will freeze it in 2c portions for my family size. 4) Loverboy LOVES this Pampered Chef recipe I brought home last year for apple dip. You might need to double the recipe! http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/recipesearch/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=11844 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) Daisy, here's a link to the apple glossary from my local orchard. It lists some apple varieties that can be frozen. Thanks for the ideas, everyone! If you have favourite recipes, I'd love to hear them! ETA: Ohhh... while I was posting a whole bunch of you posted great great sounding recipes! Yay! :D Edited September 21, 2010 by MelanieM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Dh has a co-worker who also happens to live in our neighborhood. Last fall on our daily walk, we discovered that he has an apple tree, in his yard. He said we're welcome to come pick them whenever we want. So as a thanks, I made him this apple crisp recipe. He mentioned to dh the other day that his apples are ready, and he was wondering when I was gonna make him another one of those great apple crisps. :) LOL! That's the exact one I modified above to include syrup instead of sugar and water, and have been using for so long! It is a great recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Another pork (or chicken) and apples recipe. (sorry, it's mine, so no specific amounts, time, etc.) Layer onions, apples, and pork chops in a deep casserole dish. Sprinkle with some soy sauce (salty and gives juice a nicer color) and with a bit of thyme. Bake until the meat is done. This is delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Layer onions, apples, and pork chops in a deep casserole dish. Sprinkle with some soy sauce (salty and gives juice a nicer color) and with a bit of thyme. Bake until the meat is done. This is delicious. Oh, that sounds fabulous!! Maybe this will be dinner tomorrow evening. Yum! German apple cake... drool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I just found out (via this board) that you can freeze applesauce. I will be making a bigger batch than usual and freezing leftovers. The dds love applesauce plain and in their oatmeal. I also use it in place of oil in a lot of recipies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Favorite thing to do with apples? Juggle? Throw them at people who annoy me? Come on, tell me I wasn't the only one who thought that reading the subject line? :) I've enjoyed reading the good recipes. Thought I'd pass on a quick easy breakfast recipe that my kids like to make. Core and dice apple, sprinkle a packet of instant oatmeal on top. Top with a small pat of butter and bake in toaster or oven at 350 til golden brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 "Pork chops and apple sauce." Who doesn't love a little bit of Brady? :D Ain't that swell? (pronounced schwell?):lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 We just did sliced apples with brown sugar in foil packets on the grill. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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