It's apple season at last! Nothing says "autumn" like apples, am I right?
I had two buckets full of apples from the one tree that produced this year, and I'd finally reached the point of "use them or lose them." They were small this year though, and I was putting off the tedious task of peeling them; I've decided to just make jelly with them. Before starting that, I chose the largest of them to make baked apples, something my husband particularly enjoys.
I washed the apples well, soaking them in a sink of water with apple cider vinegar. Then I cored them, but not all the way through. Leaving the bottom of the apple intact helps them hold their shape and keeps all the good stuff inside while they are baking. I do peel the top of the apple so it's easier to eat them.
Serve warm or cold. A sprinkle of cinnamon, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream are all delicious additions. We eat them with grapefruit spoons so we can scrape out all the goodness.
Apple Pie
Harvest Apple Jelly
How to Can Apples
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I have never tried this. They look really good. Thank you.
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Thank you, Fern. They are delicious, and easy to make. Using maple syrup rather than the brown sugar makes them healthier. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been processing apples all week. I bet these smell lovely! My name is Katie and I host <a href="http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/tag/fall-into-the-holidays/</a>, open Saturdays. I would love to have you link up!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely apple time, isn't it, Katie? I've been making juice for jelly and the whole house smells like apples. I'm on the last batch now... next step: make the jelly...
ReplyDeleteI love baked apples - these look delicious! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday, Kathy -
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