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APPLE RECIPES

 

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APPLE CRUMBLE

 

Peel and core four large Golden Delicious apples, and cut the apples into 1/4 inch slices. Place the apple slices in a bowl, and toss the apples with 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Place the apple mixture in a 9x13 baking dish, and spread the apples in an even layer. Set the apples aside, and make the topping.

To make the topping, combine 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Use a pastry cutter to roughly incorporate 1 stick of chilled unsalted butter into the topping mixture. The mixture should have pea-sized pieces after incorporating the butter.

Spoon the topping over the apples in an even layer, and bake the crumble at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, or until the crumble is browned and bubbling.

 

 

APPLE FRITTER

 

To make the apple fritter recipe, heat a couple of inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium low heat until a deep-fry thermometer read 340 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted in the oil. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, and then add 3/4 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Core and dice into small pieces 2 Granny Smith apples. Fold the apples into the batter until very chunky. Drop large tablespoons of the apple batter into the oil, six to eight at a time. Fry for four to six minutes or until golden brown. Remove the fritters, drain excess oil on paper towels, and dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm for breakfast or as a lunchtime snack.

 

 

BAKED APPLES IN MICROWAVE

 

Ingredients: 2 Granny smith apples, 2 Tablespoons butter, Cinnamon, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Have adult core apples or show child how to core apples with an apple corer. Child can place apples in microwave safe dish.

In each apple add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Add a little water to the bottom of the dish.

Microwave 4-5 minutes.

Don’t forget to use pot holders to remove dish from microwave. Let apples sit for a few minutes before eating.

 

 

APPLE AND CHEESE TORTILLA

 

Ingredients
1 flour tortilla (6 inch diameter)
4 tbsp medium cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup thinly sliced or cut up apples

 

Place the tortilla on a plate and sprinkle 2 tbsp cheddar cheese on 1 half of the tortilla. Place the apple pieces over the cheese. Then sprinkle 2 tbsp cheese over the apple pieces. Fold the tortilla over the filling. Microwave on high, for about 1 minute. Cut the tortilla in half or thirds and serve.

NOTE: Be sure to let these cool awhile. The cheese in the tortillas stays HOT for a few minutes!

 

 

APPLE KABOBS

 

1 large red apple cut into 8 wedges
6 marshmallows
Small jar creamy peanut butter (if no allergies)
A large banana

 

To make a kabob, carefully push a skewer through the ingredients, starting with a piece of apple, then a marshmallow, then banana, then another marshmallow.

Spread a little peanut butter on top of the marshmallow. Now, skewer a piece of banana and another marshmallow (with more peanut butter) and finish with a piece of apple. *(For allergies use cream cheese or leave plain)

Repeat with a second skewer. Makes 2 kabobs.
Tip: Dip apple slices in lemon juice or orange juice so they won't brown...

 

 

MINI BUTTERSCOTCH OR PEANUT BUTTER CHIP APPLES ON A STICK

 

Ingredents:
4 inch lollipop/sucker sticks
Melon baller
Granny Smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples)
Butterscotch or peanut butter chips
Chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, shredded coconut (optional)
Small paper candy cups

 

Cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle (the pointy end will go into the apple pieces easier). With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple. Each ball should have a section of apple peel. Push half of a lollipop stick into the peel of each ball. Pat the apple pieces dry.

Melt the chips according to the package directions. Dip and swirl the mini apples in the melted chips, then roll the apples in nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or coconut, if desired. Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.

 

 

WARM APPLE PUNCH

 

1 gal. (4 qt.) Apple Cider
About a cup of orange juice
Orange slices a nice touch...
2- 4 cinnamon sticks
PLACE all ingredients in large saucepan. Cook on low heat 20 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. (Do not boil.) Can also be made in crock pot…
REMOVE cinnamon sticks Serve warm.
Great for the Holidays and winter Days!

 

 

APPLE BUTTER

 

Ingredients: 4lbs. apples, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cloves (ground)

Core and quarter unpeeled apples; chop or put in blender with water and vinegar.
Cook in a saucepan over low heat until the mixture gets thick and turns brown.
Stir occasionally. This will take 2-3 hours (1/4 of that time in a microwave oven).
Add sugar and spices and cook for 1/2 hour more.
Refrigerate, then spread on toast or muffins.

#2 COLONIAL APPLE BUTTER
6 pounds of tart apples
6 cups apple cider or juice
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Core and quarter apples; cook with cider in a large heavy saucepan until soft, about 30 minutes. Press through a food mill. Boil gently 30 minutes; stir often. Stir in sugar and spices. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Boil gently stirring often until desired thickness about 1 hour. Pour into hot 1/2 pint jars adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes. (Start counting time after water returns to a boil.) Makes 8 half-pints.

 

 

WARM APPLE CHEESE MELTS

 

You should plan on 1 Granny Smith apple, 4 ounces of low-fat cheddar cheese and 24 whole-grain crackers to serve 12 children.

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut apple into quarters and slice each quarter crosswise into six pieces.
• Cut cheese into 24 slices, each about 1 inch square.
• Place 24 crackers on the oven tray and place 1 apple on each cracker.
• Top the apple with a square of cheese. Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt. 
  Continue cooking until apples are brown and look like apple butter.