I keep buying huge crates of apples. I can’t help it. They are super cheap this time of year and absolutely delicious! How can I resist?
Well, I’ve processed over one hundred pounds of apples over the last few weeks. I’d like to share some of my favorite recipes!
1. Apples chips
What you need:
-apples (we used Jonagold, but I bet any baking apple would do) -a cookie sheet -cooking spray or parchment paper -a sharp cutting knifeDirections: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. De-stem and core the apples. Slices them about the width of a quarter. (You can cut them thicker but it’ll take more time to dry that way.) Lay them in a single layer on a greased cookie sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Place them in the preheated oven for 4-6 hours, or until dry and crisp.
Tip: don’t have 4-6 hours to hang around the house while they dry? Cook them for 2-3 hours during an evening and then turn the heat off and let them rest in the oven over night. If they aren’t quite dry in the morning, cook them for another hour of so.
2. Slow-Cooker Applesauce
What you need:
-apples (we used Jonagold, but a mix of baking apples would be delicious) -a slow cooker -a sharp cutting knifeDirections: Peal the apples, core them, and slice them into pieces. (Some people prefer to leave the skin on…that’s fine, but I recommend at least removing the cores and stems. Because unless you have a Victorio Strainer you will have a lot of “texture” in your apples sauce. Crunch, crunch). Cook the apples on low for 8-10 hours. You might want to stir them occasionally the last few hours to keep them from sticking, but that’s pretty much it. The apples will be so soft that you can stir them into a mush pretty easily. Add cinnamon for more YUM!
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I’ve used up most of my apples on the healthier fare above, but no apple post would be complete without diving into dessert!
Here’s a round up of some of our favorite apples desserts…
These cinnamon apple rings look divine.
You can’t go wrong with apple crumb cake.
If the words easy apple cream cheese pastry sound good, try this recipe.
Of course, apple pie has to make the list! Here’s a great crust recipe. And here’s for the pie filling.
As the German’s say, “Mahl zeit!”
YUM!! This looks amazing!