ISO: Your Favorite Apple Recipes

[Lys]

Hi all...

My DH and I went apple - picking this weekend at Nashoba and now we have tons and tons of apples in the kitchen.... so, what are your very FAVORITE apple recipes... can be anything... I have already done a crisp this weekend and have made a traditional apple pie. Any other ideas would be much appreciated!!! Also, I know there was a dip I made several years ago from CL that had heath bits, cream cheese and sugar in it. I have searched the boards and can't find it. I found a similar one, but it had pineapple juice in it and I don't recall this one having pineapple juice in it. Any help is much appreciated - HAPPY FALL!!!!

[kermit]

My favorite apple dessert is an Apple Pandowdy my mom always made for us as kids. The sauce that goes over the apples is so yummy, in fact my mom used to double the sauce but keep the rest of the recipe as is. I still make it with double the sauce (& increase the spices a bit), but some might find that too sweet :) I don't know where the recipe came from. This is a nice alternative to apple pie and really yummy!

Apple Pandowdy

Sauce:
1 c. brown sugar
¼ c. flour
¼ tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vinegar
1 c. water
5 cups sliced apples
¼ tsp cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
1 tsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 tblsp. Butter


Dough (topping):
1 c. flour
2 tsp. Baking powder
¾ tsp. Salt
3 tablespoons shortening or butter
¾ c. milk


Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a saucepan, mix first 3 ingredients; then stir in vinegar & 1 cup water. Cook over low heat, stirring until thickened. Set this sauce aside.

Sift 1 cup flour, baking powder & salt. Cut in shortening (or butter) until size of peas using 2 knives or a pastry cutter. Add milk, stir until dough is moistened and still lumpy.

Arrange apples in a 12” X 9” X 2” baking dish.

Add cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla and remaining 2 tblsp. Butter to the sauce. Pour the sauce over the apples. Drop spoonfuls of the dough on top of the apples.

Bake 40 minutes or until topping is browned.
Serve warm with cream, sour cream, ice cream, or yogurt.

[kjh01]

I made the Apple and Calvados (Amaretto, in my case) Tart from Gourmet this past week, and I must say, it's a true winner!

Here's the thread: http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47219&highlight=apple+calvados+tart

[lweiss]

Here is the dip recipe. The pineapple juice is tossed with the apples to keep them from turning brown.

TOFFEE DIP WITH APPLES

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 8-oz block low-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup toffee bits, such as Skor (about 4 oz.)
6 red delicious and 6 granny smith cut into 8 wedges.
1 cup Pineapple juice

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Add toffee bits and mix well. Cover and chill. (Make ahead to allow toffee bits to soften.) Combine apples and pineapple juice in a bowl; toss well. Drain apples. Serve with dip. Garnish dip with a few toffee bits, if desired.

[valchemist]

I think this is my new all-time favorite apple recipe.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Gooey Apple Sheet Cake

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cake Desserts


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter -- melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
2 c chopped apples -- (1/4-1/2 inch pieces)
1 1/2 tsps ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
3 cups powdered sugar
8 oz. lowfat cream cheese
2 eggs
1/4 c oats

Mix melted butter and sugar with a mixer. Add eggs and beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well. Fold in the chopped apples. Spread batter into well greased (or sprayed) 13 x 9 baking pan. Mix Topping ingredients and put over cake BEFORE baking. Bake in a 350ºF oven for 40-45 minutes. You can store this on the counter or in the refrigerator. Great warm, cold, or at room temperature.



Source:
"modified from recipe found on Diana's Desserts"

[Chefmom]

Most of my favorite apple things are sweets, apple muffins, cakes etc. But I do one thing with apples, braised pork chops. I saute the chops until golden on both sides, remove from the pan and add a chopped onion and some garlic and a rosemary sprig. Saute until soft, then add two or three chopped apples (peel and core etc) and saute until soft. Place the pork back into the mixture and add 1 cup of apple cider and enough chicken stock to just cover. Braise in the oven several hours (or crock pot) until tender and falling from the bone, or stove top (covered) on a VERY low flame. You need to watch the liquid if you have it on top of the stove.

The apples add sweetness, and depth of flavor to the pork. It's wonderful with whipped potatoes and fall's root veggies.

Tami

...if you have too many apples, you could make Apple Butter! It will last all year if processed.

[WWShannon]

I have to say, after making a half of cake this weekend, I am heaven. This is one delicious cake and the apples are delightful. Thanks Val. This recipe is going to be in my collection for a very, very long time!
Shannon

[Lys]

Tami -

Do you (or anyone) have a specific recipe for apple butter? I have never made any and that might be a nice idea for some gifts for family members. Thanks for all the recipes ladies!!

Alyssa

[Kathy B]

If you have access to a dehydrator, dried apples are great for using large quantities of apples and giving as gifts later. You could probably do it in an oven, too. My folks used to do this every year and gave them out to all of our families at Christmas. They are delicious!

[KristinK]

My favorite apple recipes are Linda in MO's Fresh Apple Cake (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29324&highlight=apple+cake) and the Apple 'n Spice Muffins from CL Complete. The Cinnamon-Apple Cake is another recipe I've been meaning to try for a while now (and I do have some cream cheese I need to use up...).

If you have it, CL Complete might have a recipe for apple butter (I could have imagined it!). I found this thread (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28703&highlight=apple+butter) with a couple other recipes. And here's one from the Recipe Finder:

Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter

This is wonderful on toast or warm biscuits. It can also be used as an ingredient in certain recipes.

INGREDIENTS:
6-1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 2 pounds)
1-1/4 cups apple cider
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

INSTRUCTIONS:
Estimated Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Combine apples and cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until tender. Place apple mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.Combine pureed apple mixture, sugar, and remaining ingredients in pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring frequently. Cool. Store butter in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 months. Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 1 tablespoon).

NUTRITIONAL INFO:
calories: 25; carbohydrates: 6.4g; cholesterol: 0mg; fat: 0.1g; sodium: 2mg; protein: 0g; calcium: 5mg; iron: 0.1mg; fiber: 0.4g

[Linda in MO]

Originally posted by Lys
Tami -

Do you (or anyone) have a specific recipe for apple butter? I have never made any and that might be a nice idea for some gifts for family members. Thanks for all the recipes ladies!!

Alyssa

I like the crockpot apple butter on the link that Kristin gave. I've also made the Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter and wasn't too impressed. I don't remember the specifics, but it just didn't get dark and rich enough for me. I think I had to add extra spice, too. It's not bad, but just not what I expected.

[tigermorris]

bumping....

[swedish cook]

Have you thought of tossing apple slices into a skillet?
Get inspiration from the caramelized apples in this recipe (http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=223080).
I grew up loving caramelized apples (w/o maple syrup), often served with caramelized onions too, as a side to pork or fried liver.

[Lys]

DH & I just went apple picking again a few weeks ago and I made a large pot of BC's homemade applesauce and it was delicious. DH said it was like "eating apple pie without the crust" - it's really a great recipe... my only change was I only used one orange and used a combo of macoun and cortland...

* 2 large navel oranges, zested and juiced
* 1 lemon, zested and juiced
* 3 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 6 to 8 apples)
* 3 pounds sweet red apples, such as Macoun, McIntosh, or Winesap (about 6 to 8 apples)
* 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

I also made the Dorie Greenspan Double Apple Bundt cake and it was ridiculously good...

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large bowl. Peel, quarter, and core the apples (reserving the peel of 2 of the red apples) and toss them in the juice. Pour the apples, reserved apple peel, and juice into a nonreactive Dutch oven or enameled iron pot. Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and allspice and cover the pot. Bake for 1 hour, or until all the apples are soft. Remove and discard the red apple peel. Mix with a whisk until smooth, and serve warm or at room temperature.

[VALERIEA234]

love tha cortland apples....am making pies!!!
val

[Cyndi L]

Our favorite apple dish is apple dumplings, which are in this thread: LINK (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?t=122126)


http://www.busyfamilymeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/apple-dumplings.jpg

Yum yum yum yum yum!

[dneilson]

This was our hit of the month:

Apple Fritters,
Jasper White, Jasper's, Boston, MA (From: Becoming a Chef)

Jasper White's Cooking From New England



"The smell of my grandmother's kitchen in the morning would wake the dead. An early riser, she would start baking and cooking as soon as the sun came up and wtihin an hour, everyone else would be awake, not because of the noise but because of the intoxicating aromas that filled the house. Apple fritters were a special favorite of my brothers and me. We could eat them as fast as she could make them, but she would keep up with us until we could eat no more. My grandmother inspired me to be a chef, like her father was." Jasper White



Ingredients


2 cups all-purpose flour (I use ww pastry flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup sugar (cut by half if serving w/ a sweet syrup)
1 tablespoon salt (2 tsp salt better)
1 Tbsp apple pie spice (my addition)
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk (I sometimes use soy milk)
4 large firm green or other tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick (I diced mine -about 1/3 inch cubes)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
vegetable oil for deep-frying
confectioner's, sugar for dusting


Instructions

Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
Beat the eggs and milk together; add the flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
Fold in the sliced apples and melted butter. Allow batter to stand at least 10 minutes before using. (I let stand 1/2 hour with ww pastry flour)Heat the oil to 375 degrees in a pot suitable for deep-frying. Drop large spoonfuls of batter, the size of a walnut, into the hot oil. Cook the fritters for a few minutes until they are golden brown or even a little darker. Drain onto paper towels. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve at once. (I serve with maple syrup or reduced apple cider topped with whipped cream)




http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q409/dneilson2/applefritters1356-1.jpg

Dolores