Everyone loves apples. However, most people don’t think about using them in new and exciting ways. But, there are so many different ways you can use apples to create some delicious food.
This article will give you some great ideas for making apple recipes that your family will love.
Apple Pie
A slice of apple pie is an American classic. Imagine biting into a warm, buttery, flaky homemade crust with a layer of juicy apples on top. Yum! While you can certainly buy apple pie, making it at home is incredibly easy and (let’s be honest) tastes waaaaay better. Plus, the aroma of baking apple pie will fill your kitchen, making the whole house smell amazing.
What You’ll Need: –
- 4 cups sliced apples (about 3 large apples)
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt – 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp. sugar Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Using a large bowl, combine the sliced apples,
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. the ground cinnamon,
- 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. ground cloves,
- 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour,
- 2 tsp. lemon juice and 1/2 cup melted butter. Stir everything together until the apples are coated and the ingredients are fully combined. Place the apple mixture in the pie crust (it’s okay if there’s some extra because it will shrink a bit as it bakes). Next, make the pie topping by combining 1/2 cup of milk, and 2 tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. the ground cinnamon, and 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour in a small bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they are fully combined. Spoon the pie topping over the top of the apples. If there’s extra, just sprinkle it over the top of the pie. Finally, bake the apple pie for 45 minutes to 1 hour (or until the pie is golden brown and the apples are soft). Allow the apple pie to cool for about 1 hour before serving.
Baked Apples
Apples are delicious raw, but they’re also great when you bake them. Baked apples are a classic dessert that is super easy to make at home. You can bake them in any way you like: plain, with brown sugar, with raisins, with walnuts, with maple syrup, etc. Baked apples are especially nice during the fall and winter months. Baking the apples brings out their sweetness and the spices will make your house smell amazing. If you have children, baked apples are a great and healthy after-school snack for them.
What You’ll Need: –
- 3 apples (preferably red apples, but any variety will do)
- 3 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Using a large bowl, mix 3 apples, 3 tbsp. brown sugar, and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon. Make sure the apples are thoroughly coated with sugar and cinnamon. Place the apples in a baking dish (you can use a baking dish with a lid or a baking dish covered with tinfoil). Bake the apples for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check the apples every once in a while to see if they are soft (if they are super soft when you poke them with a fork, then they are done). Remove the apples from the oven and serve them warm or cold.
Apple Crisps
Crumbles are easy to make. You can use any kind of fruit you like. Apples are a classic crumble pairing, but you can also use pears, peaches, blueberries, or blackberries. Crumbles are a great dessert to make when you have company over. They are super easy to make and everyone loves them. To make them special, top them with some ice cream or whipped cream. Crumbles are also great to make for dessert on Thanksgiving or Christmas. They are the perfect dessert for the fall and winter months.
What You’ll Need:
- 8 apples (make sure they are not too ripe or they will turn to mush when you bake them) –
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup granola Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Using a 9-inch baking dish, mix 8 apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. the ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup butter. Stir everything together until the apples are coated and the ingredients are fully combined. Place the apple mixture in the baking dish (it’s okay if there’s some extra because it will shrink a bit as it bakes). Next, make the crumble topping by combining 1/3 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup granola, and 1 tsp. cinnamon, and 3 tbsp. melted butter with a fork. Stir the ingredients together until they are fully combined. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples (you’ll want to sprinkle about half of the mixture over the apples). Bake the apple crisp for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow the apple crisp to cool for about 1 hour before serving.
Apple Cinnamon Oats
You can make a quick and easy breakfast using apples and oats. Apples and oats are two of the most nutritious foods you can eat. This apple cinnamon oats recipe is a great way to start your morning. They are also easy to make. You can make this recipe a few different ways: plain, with raisins, with walnuts, with dried cranberries, etc. They are also great for quick and easy lunches or dinners. You can even eat them for dessert.
What You’ll Need: –
- 1 apple (preferably a red apple, but any variety will do) –
- 1 cup oats –
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Using a small baking dish, mix 1 apple, 1 cup oats, and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon. Make sure the apples are thoroughly coated with the oats and cinnamon. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the oats and apples for about 30 minutes. Check on the oats and apples every once in a while to see if they are soft (if they are super soft when you poke them with a fork, then they are done). Remove the oats and apples from the oven and serve them warm or cold.
Apple Fritters
First, we’ll take a look at apple fritters. These are classic brunch items that can easily be made with apples. For this recipe, you’ll need some apples, milk, eggs, flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. You’ll want to peel and core the apples. Cut them into slices and then dip them in the milk, egg, and flour mixture. Then, you’ll want to fry the apple slices in oil. You can serve these with whipped cream or ice cream on top.
Apple Cake
Next, we’ll take a look at apple cake. This recipe is great for kids since it’s very easy to make. You’ll need some apples, sugar, baking powder, flour, and some oil or butter to make it. First, you’ll want to peel and core the apples. Then, you’ll want to mash them. You can also use a blender to make this process easier if you want. After that, add the sugar, baking powder, flour, and oil to the apples. Mix everything until it’s smooth and then bake it. You can serve this with whipped cream or ice cream on top.
Dessert Pizzas Made With Apples
Next, we’ll take a look at dessert pizzas made with apples. These are easy to make for a dessert or snack. You’ll need some apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, butter, and some puff pastry for this recipe. First, peel and core the apples. Then, you’ll want to chop them up and cook them in a pan with butter, brown sugar, and spices. You’ll want to let them simmer in the pan until they’re cooked through. You can place the apple mixture on a puff pastry and serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream on top.
Baked Stuffed Apples
Next, we’ll take a look at baked stuffed apples. This is a classic fall recipe that can be served as a side dish or dessert. It’s super easy to make and is a crowd-pleaser for sure. You’ll need some apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and some cheddar cheese for this recipe. First, peel and core the apples. Then, you’ll want to stuff them with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and cheddar cheese. Bake them in the oven until they’re soft and the filling is warm and melted. You can serve these warm with ice cream or whipped cream on top.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many great apple recipes that you can make. From fritters to baked stuffed apples, there are so many delicious dishes that you can make with apples. There are many different ways you can use apples in your cooking. So, try out some of these apple recipes and see what you come up with. You’re sure to love these new recipes and they’re sure to impress your friends and family.
