Saturday, February 03, 2024

what can you make with apples?

We proles got our Lunar New Year's gift of apples and pears again! Normally, I eat a few fruits and make apple pies with the rest, but this year, the gifts came early (on February 2; Lunar New Year this year is February 10), and I want to make something more. My thoughts so far:

• apple pie (as per usual)
• apple fritters
• apple sauce

What else? Leave your ideas in the comments. (E.g., something with apples and pork.)

ADDENDUM: I consulted the local deity, ChatGPT, and it had some good suggestions:

  1. Caramel Apples:

      • Ingredients: Apples, caramel candies or caramel sauce, nuts (optional).
      • Instructions: Dip apples in melted caramel, sprinkle with nuts if desired, and let them cool.

  2. Apple Crisp:

      • Ingredients: Apples, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon.
      • Instructions: Mix sliced apples with cinnamon, top with a mixture of oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Bake until golden and bubbly.

  3. Apple Coleslaw:

      • Ingredients: Apples, cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey.
      • Instructions: Shred cabbage and apples, mix with grated carrots, and toss in a dressing made with mayo, apple cider vinegar, and honey.

  4. Apple Salad:

      • Ingredients: Apples, mixed greens, nuts, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
      • Instructions: Toss sliced apples with mixed greens, add nuts and feta, and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

  5. Apple Muffins:

      • Ingredients: Apples, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, cinnamon.
      • Instructions: Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, combine, fold in diced apples, and bake in muffin tins.

  6. Apple Chutney:

      • Ingredients: Apples, onions, raisins, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon.
      • Instructions: Cook all ingredients until thickened and serve as a condiment with meats or cheeses.

  7. Apple Smoothie:

      • Ingredients: Apples, yogurt, banana, honey, ice.
      • Instructions: Blend sliced apples with yogurt, banana, honey, and ice for a refreshing smoothie.

  8. Apple Butter:

      • Ingredients: Apples, sugar, cinnamon, cloves.
      • Instructions: Cook apples with sugar and spices until soft, then blend to create a smooth apple butter.

  9. Apple and Brie Quesadillas:

      • Ingredients: Apples, brie cheese, flour tortillas, honey.
      • Instructions: Fill tortillas with sliced apples and brie, grill until cheese melts, and drizzle with honey.

  10. Apple Stuffed Pork Chops:

      • Ingredients: Apples, pork chops, breadcrumbs, sage, thyme.
      • Instructions: Stuff pork chops with a mixture of diced apples, breadcrumbs, sage, and thyme, then bake or pan-fry.

      • Feel free to experiment with these recipes and adjust ingredients to suit your taste preferences!



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