Fall is when the humble apple can really let loose, and I’ve rounded up some of the Best Apple Recipes that make the most of this versatile fruit. So, if you’re not sure what to do with excess apples this season, stick around.
Crispy, crunchy, sweet, tart….is there anything an apple can’t do?! Whether it’s blended up, baked, fried, or boiled, an apple can really take a dish up a notch with its subtle sweetness or tangy tartness. Apple plays well with loads of spices, perfect for cozy winter recipes, as well as light and refreshing dishes.
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Why You Should Make More Apple Recipes
- Versatile and delicious. Apples are versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. They’re tasty on their own as a snack with a dip, baked in apple crisp, cooked for applesauce, or diced up in a salad or soup.
- Different varieties offer different flavors. There are over 100 varieties of apples grown commercially in the United States. So, when it comes to simple apple recipes, you can be sure that you have plenty of apples to choose from with the right texture, water content, and sweetness factor.
- Apples have a long shelf life. Unlike delicate berries, apples can last a long time. When properly stored, you can feel confident that this tasty fruit will last you a good while.
- Seasonal and budget-friendly. As the air turns crisp and leaves change color, nothing is more cozy and comforting than sweet and savory apple recipes to help you enjoy autumn. Plus, apples are also a cost-efficient staple that can fit well within your budget.
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Tips for Using Apples in Recipes
- Know when to use cooking versus eating apples. Use cooking apples where extra moisture and a softer texture would be beneficial. Use eating apples where you want the fruit to retain its shape and give off less liquid.
- Choose apples that are firm, brightly colored, and free of bruises or damaged skin.
- Prevent browning when slicing apples for a recipe by putting the slices in a bowl of cold water with a spoonful of lemon juice.
- Know your measurements. A large apple will yield 2 cups sliced or chopped. A medium apple will yield 1 ⅓ cups. And a small apple will give you ¾ of a cup. Keep that in mind when preparing apple dessert recipes.
- Store properly to last weeks. When it comes to simple apple recipes, it’s important that you brush up on food storage tips and how to organize your fridge to avoid food waste and make the most of the apple season. For best results, place apples in a plastic bag, and store them in the coldest part of the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Apple Basics
Before we get to the nitty-gritty of what to do with excess apples, let’s look at our favorite apple staples like applesauce and apple butter and cinnamony sweet apple slices that are so good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. These simple apple recipes will never go out of style and yet always deliver a sweet bite to your cozy evening.
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How to Make Applesauce
Learn how to make homemade applesauce from scratch using only apples, sugar and spices; it’s easy, healthy & delicious for snacking or baking
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Apple Chips
Simple to make with only two ingredients, these apple chips are a delicious and healthy fruit snack; Air fryer and oven instructions included
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How to Make Apple Butter
Learn how to make homemade apple butter with this easy-to-follow guide featuring the traditional stovetop method and the newer Instant Pot way.
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Baked Apple Slices
These cinnamon brown sugar baked apple slices are made with a secret ingredient – ginger! Perfect as-is, topped with ice cream, or baked in a crisp!
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups recipe is a cross between baked oatmeal & muffins. It’s made with simple vegan ingredients & makes for a healthy breakfast!
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Easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats
This easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy simple breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings and customize with many add-ins and toppings!
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Caramel Apple Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Overnight steel cut oats is perfect for make ahead breakfasts. Choose from four topping ideas and meal prep a batch of oatmeal for the week!
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Caramel Apple Granola Bars
These delicious and easy to make caramel apple granola bars are a healthy and tasty fall snack. Made from natural ingredients they are vegan and gluten free.
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Cinnamon Apple Bread
This moist cinnamon apple bread tastes amazing and is so easy to make! If you’re looking for an amazing apple cinnamon loaf, this is it!
About the Author
Yumna Jawad, who was born in Africa to Lebanese parents and moved to the US at 11 years old, is beloved by millions of fans globally on Instagram, TikTok, and her website, Feel Good Foodie for her unique, delicious, creative and easy recipes that often go viral on social media. She has grown her massive following from scratch the past decade and has recently founded a new culinary venture, Oath Oats, launched in November 2022. Yumna’s viral food trends have been featured by Live with Kelly & Ryan, The Today Show, Good Morning America, PEOPLE, Vogue, and the New York Times. A graduate from the University of Michigan Business School, she now lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband and two kids. Yumna’s parents are both Lebanese so she proudly features Lebanese, middle eastern and Ramadan recipes as part of her heritage. Her first cookbook, The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook, launched in May 2024 (Penguin) and is filled with over 100 approachable, unique and delicious “Middle Eastern meets Midwestern” recipes for the entire family. The cookbook hit the bestseller lists on Amazon, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly.
This article originally appeared on Feelgoodfoodie.net and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org
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