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Something From The Apple Barrel

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Possibly the most popular fruit in the world

Of all the fruits in history, the apple was probably the most depended upon in Western culture for desserts, jellies, salads, and sauce. Today we welcome new ideas as to how apples may be used because we never tire of this fruit so rich in good nutrition and long growing seasons.

The apple tree is perhaps the oldest tree to be cultivated, with its history stretching thousands of years into Turkey and Asia. Today the United States is the second largest producer of apples in the world, behind China.

This lens will highlight some fun ways to showcase apples in your cooking.

Frosted Apples

Photo by sleepyneko on FlickrFrosted apples are a variation of the usual baked apple. Choose six large red apples, core and blanch them in boiling water so the skins may be removed easily. Peel and dip each apple in melted butter, roll in sugar, then roll in grated coconut.

Fill the centers with chopped dates or nuts (or both). Bake until tender in a 325 degree oven or until sugar sparkles- usually about 15-20 minutes.

Photo under creative commons license by sleepyneko on Flickr

Apple Recipe Books

Looking for even more ways to cook an apple? Check out these books from Amazon that highlight all kinds of apple recipes!
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Crock-pot Apple Sauce

Some day when you have little time to bake try this delicious apple sauce. Peel, core, and chop 8-9 apples and place them into a crock pot. Add 1/2 cup of water and 2-3 TB of lemon juice. You may add cinnamon, sugar, or any other flavor to suit your taste.

Set the crock-pot to low and let it simmer for 6-8 hours or until apples are mushy. You should be able to stir with a whisk and make a gorgeous apple sauce! Store in jars or containers in your fridge for up to 3 months.

More Apple Recipes

Try out these sties for even more awesome apple recipes!
Apple Recipes | Free and Easy Apple Recipes
Apples are full of vitamin C, fiber, and heart-healthy antioxidants to keep us eating well and feeling well. These apple recipes not only taste delicious, but they will help keep you healthy too.
Seasonal Produce Recipe Guide | Martha Stewart
View Martha Stewart's Apple Recipes collection. Also get more food and cooking how-to's, step-by-step instructions, tutorials, and videos from MarthaStewart.com.
Recipes and More | Washington Apple Commission
Washington Apple Commission Home
Apple Recipes: Pies, Turnovers, Fritters and More
Find easy to do apple recipes from FoodNetwork.com including recipes for apple pie, turnovers, fritters, and apple mojitos.

Apple Pie

What is more American than apple pie? According to Alton Brown, the early Americans would not have added cinnamon, cloves, or other spiced to their apple pies. They probably didn't include sugar either, as it was very expensive and hard to find.

Here is a link to Alton's Super Apple Pie.

Apple Pie Tweets

See what others have to say about apple pies on twitter
  • I wish I had some BAKED apple pie...
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  • “@MUST_BE_RESA_X: Finna eat my apple pie....!!” hope you got one for me
  • McDonald's fries and apple pie sounds good right now....
  • Apple pie was a success , my next project will be the Vodka gummy bears
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  • "apple pie huh, McDonalds or home made"
  • "@MobayoO: I was crumbled like apple pie when you left my flat only wearing a goodbye" oh
  • Got a apple pie, mmmm.
  • chicken parm, mashed potatoes, ice-cream, taco bell, apple pie, chinese, friendlys, gummy bears, coca cola, #itmustbelove ♥.

Apple accessories for your kitchen

If you will be working with a lot of apples it is always nice to have a few special tools. At the very least you should have an apple corer to speed things up for pies and sauces. If you want to process even faster, try a peeler/slicer/corer tool. Kids love to help out cranking the handle and watching the peels come off! The simple apple slicer works great for pies and snacks.
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Choosing the perfect apple

What apple is best for snacking? What about making pies? Find out about choosing varieties and the different uses for apples here. Whether you are an apple-a-day kind of person or you just enjoy the occasional slice of pie, knowing your different kinds of apples will help you to find the best tasting and the best cooking varieties.

Apples and the Natural Family

Find articles, advice, recipes, and more from around the web.
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What is your favorite apple recipe?

  • Evelyn_Saenz Oct 18, 2011 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    Apples are our favorite fruits. One of our favorite apple recipes is Apple Butter from my great, great, great grandmother's recipe. Apple Trees descended from her apple trees still grow on our land and this year were spectacular. Which is your family's favorite apple recipe?
  • deldobuss Oct 19, 2011 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    I think we would have to say Crock-pot Apple Sauce. I make mine extra chunky with some lemon juice and just a hint of brown sugar. The flavor of the apples just pop!
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