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joedenise

Definitely worth drying the apples.  The flavour will intensify a bit especially if you leave the skin on.  You will need to slice the apples very thinly after removing the core.  After slicing dip them in lemon water to stop them browning.  It's hard to say how long they'll take to dry in the oven as it depends on the moisture level of the apples.

Put the oven onto it's lowest heat, put the apples into the oven and leave the door slightly ajar.  Start checking after an hour and turn over and dry more.  Will probably take anything from 2-3 hours.

It's probably worth googling to check what I've put but that's what I'd do!

Pyxis

Worth a try, as it will stop me taking in more calories than I have to, for no great benefit!

boultdj

Pyxis, have you got any cinnamon or ground ginger to add a bit of flavour if you cook the apples.

Pyxis

boultdj said:

Pyxis, have you got any cinnamon or ground ginger to add a bit of flavour if you cook the apples.

Yes, I do have both, and some cardamoms.
I’ve got one apple sliced and in the oven, so I’ll see how that goes, and if necessary revert to stewing with lots of spice! I wish I had some creme fraiche as that would help too, but I don’t.

Mummy2cheekymonkeys

I have an apple tree so always get a glut in late summer. We stew the apples until soft and add cinnamon and a handful of raisins. It freezes really well and is lovely in the autumn on top of porridge or my boys like it for pudding with custard.  

greenbee

Pyxis said:

greenbee said:

I had the same problem @Pyxis so suspect we have the same supplier. I don’t usually get potatoes or fruit so am a bit short on veg! Potatoes went to the person who brought my last lot of shopping (along with loo roll and honey which she couldn’t get) but I have unripe pears and kiwis to deal with. 

Apples I would either chop into a big mixed salad, or grate into porridge or yogurt. 

Into porridge might be an idea. I don’t drink milk but make it with almond or oat milk, although I only have two or three cartons of those.
No salad, only cucumber, and no yogurt! 


Edit......I would have hugged the delivery driver if I could have got close to him, as I was so glad to get the stuff! 😁 

Porridge can be made with water, so you can save your almond and oat milk until you've built up a bit of a stockpile. Add some cinnamon, ginger and maybe turmeric as well. 

joedenise

I always make my porridge with water.  Just leave it to soak for about 10-15 minutes before cooking and it becomes quite creamy.  I sometimes just put a little milk on it once dished up if it's a bit too thick but not very often!

Have just made some patties to use up the last of the chickweed I got in my veg box this week to have with eggs for dinner tomorrow night.  Glad I've made them today so that they can firm up in the fridge as they're really sticky!

mrs_motivated

hi all,
Just a quick question please, do you have to blanch carrots before freezing ? I was wondering if I could just wash, peel and slice and then pop them in the freezer.

joedenise

I never blanch any veg I'm freezing as it usually gets used fairly quickly.  If you're planning on keeping them for a year or more then best to blanch.  I also wouldn't bother peeling just top & tail and give a good scrub.  Lots of nutrients in the skin.

mrs_motivated

thank you Joedenise, will follow your advice.