Thursday, November 14, 2013

10 Ways to Use Apples



Apples are probably one of my favorite fruits to eat during the fall.  Why shouldn't they be?  Apples are high in Vitamin C, fiber, and low in calories.  As the saying goes, "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away."  Lately, I have been obsessed with making applesauce.  

1.  Baked Apples.  
Core the apple.  Sprinkle with some cinnamon and brown sugar, maybe even add some raisins and pecans.  Wrap them in foil and bake in the oven until soft.  

2.  Apple Crisp
A much easier option that closely relates to apple pie.  Dice up apple and sprinkle with spices and sugar.  Add to pan and add a crumb on top.  My favorite crumb topping is butter, brown sugar, oats, pecans, and flour.

3.  Apple Pie
You can't go wrong with the classic apple pie.  

4.  Applesauce
Apple sauce is one of the best ways to use apples that are starting to rot.  Cut away the unappealing, rotting portion and throw all the apple in a pot with a small amount of water and spices.  Finish by pureeing the apples to a thin consistency.

5.  Apple Chips
Thinly sliced apples, add spices or just keep them plain.  Place in a 200 degree oven and bake until they are crispy.  Then you have a perfect on-the-go snack.

6.  Apple butter
Similar to making applesauce, simmer and puree the apples to a thick consistency.  Then enjoy spread on bagels or toast.

7.  Applesauce instead of oil
Once you have made pounds of applesauce, you can use it in place of oil when baking.  Instead of using oil in your spice cake, use applesauce.
8.  Caramel Apples
Perfect activity to do with the kids.  You can either make the caramel on your own or melt caramel from the store.  Then dip the apples into the caramel and roll in various toppings like chopped nuts, chocolate, coconut, and more.

9.  Serve them with pork
Saute apple with onions in apple cider to serve along pork chops, it's the perfect fall dinner

And finally...
10.  Just plain eat them!
Apples are perfect for snacking on in the middle of the day.  Add some peanut butter to give yourself some protein.

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