What To Do With Apples?

Chris25

The apples have already started dropping off our trees (mix of eating & cooking) like crazy.

Apart from making the usual stewed, apple pies/crumbles and giving to friends, how can I use them?

There is a recipe from caterina, on another thread for apple oatmeal bars which i'm going to try but does anyone else have some ideas?

Lillibet_2

Press & strain for apple juice (it freezes well). I think Lakeland Plastics sell all the equipment but you can probably cobble it together at home for a lot less cash. Primarily you need a muslin lined strainer & some patience

filigree_2

Jams, jellies, chutneys, fruit cheeses etc. I think you can make wine out of them, too.

Chris25

Lillibet, I do make apple juice (our favourite is from (Granny Smiths) but never thought to freeze it, many thanks

Filigree, not too keen on chutney; although I could make some from Christmas fete, especially if I can get some green toms from a friend and although we've made other wines, never made apple but might give it a go.

Cider would be better though

cathy_3

My Diet Apple Jelly



2 pkts unflavored gelatin
2pts Unsweetened apple juice
2 tb Lemon juice
2 tb Liquid artificial sweetener
Food colouring; if desired

In a saucepan, soften gelatin in apple and lemon juice. Bring to a rolling boil, dissolving gelatin; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in liquid sweetener and food colouring. Pour hot into hot sterelised jars. Adjust caps. Store in refrigerator up to three weeks. makes about 4 jars


apple sauce


Apple Sauce



8 md To 10 Tart Apples; peeled, cored, and sliced
4 oz Orange Juice
4 oz Sugar
1 tb Orange Rind; grated


Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker, or heavy based pan on low heat. cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

lovely for christmas dinner if you freeze it now

Chris25

Cathy, many thanks

apple jelly..... you've reminded me that many. many years ago I made apple & sage and apple & mint jelly. If I can't find those recipes, i'll try yours with the herbs chucked in. Thinking on it...........I'll use yours instead anyway as the waistline has been spreading for many, many years. ;D ;D

apple sauce........6-8 hours cooking? but i will give it a bash - poss this weekend and let you know the result. It sounds yummy with the orange.

cathy_3

I thought the 6 hours was a bit much, but tasted it out of friends slow cooker and it was the best ive ever tasted must be cos the flavours have time to seep out

she adds a dash of brandy to some for christmas dinner as well

Chris25

.....brandy - now that's my drink!! It's probably good with Calvados as well (the sauce, that is!)

dawnylou

For apple sauce we just boil apples in a pan of water til softened, drain the water and then mash with a potato masher. Don't forget to add your sugar!

Only takes about 15 minutes and goes great on the side of a pork chop sat on a bed of leeks and peppers.

Very tasty, low fat + at least 2 portions of fruit and veg !

Chris25

........ I've never thought of making sauce that way before - do you peel the apples before or after cooking?
you could do it in the microwave too.

I usually put an apple or two in the oven while the meat cooks, then scoop out of the flesh, mix either chopped onion or garlic and cinammon or herbs, then put it back in the oven in foil.

A friend suggested that I make dried apple rings but i tried them before, unsuccessfully - they came out looking a very unappetising spotted brown, despite my soaking them in lemon! I ended up dusting them with spices and using them as Christmas decs with orange and red grapefruit slices.

16011996

i make apple sauce as dawnylou, but add chopped sage to mine. lovely with roast potatoes. mmmm.