If you have too many apples, there are many ways to use them up. Here are some tips and recipes:
- Cooking and Baking: Apples can be used in a variety of dishes, including pies, muffins, cakes, crisps, and bread. They can also be used to make applesauce, apple butter, and poached apples. Some recipes to try include:
- Microwaved Baked Apples
- ABC (Apple-Bacon-Cheddar) Frittata
- Apple & Brie Quesadillas with Mango Chutney
- Apple, Cabbage, and Gorgonzola Slaw
- Apple Pie
- Apple Muffins
- Apple Cake
- Caramel Apples
- Apple Stuffing
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Preserving: Apples can be dried, canned, or frozen for later use. To dry apples, core and slice them thinly, dip the slices in a solution of lemon juice and water to prevent browning, and then dry them in the oven, on a wood stove, or in a dehydrator. To can apples, peel and slice them, and then pack them into jars with sugar syrup. To freeze apples, peel and slice them, and then freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer bag.
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Salads: Apples can add a sweet and crunchy element to salads. Try adding diced apples to a side salad with a classic vinaigrette or a cream-based dressing.
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Gift Baskets: If you still have too many apples, consider making an apple-themed gift basket for friends and family. Fill a basket with homemade apple butter, caramel apples, and other apple treats.
Remember to store your apples properly to keep them fresh for longer. Remove any bruised or blemished apples and store them separately from the rest. Apples can be stored in the fridge or in a cool, dark place like an unheated room in your basement, an unheated garage, or a screened-in porch.
