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Apple Crumb Pie
Crumb
Topping:
1/2 Cup Soft Butter
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Cup Sifted Flour
Filling:
6 or so cups of sliced apples
2 Tablespoons of Flour
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
or apple pie spice
With Pastry blender, crumb
together ingredients, makes enough for two pies. Mix together and pour over
sliced apples. Cook in a pan a few minute to get apples slightly cooked. (This
helps to keep apples from being uncooked in pie). Pour apples into pie crust
shell. Top with crumb mixture. Bake 425 degree for 15 minutes, then 375 degrees
for 30 minutes.
Apple Crunch Muffins
1 1/2 Cup Sift Flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Cup Shortening
1 Egg Slightly Beaten
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Cup Diced Apples
Sift flour, sugar, baking
powder, salt, cinnamon in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs form.
Combine milk and eggs. Add to dry ingredients along with apples. Stir to just
moisten. Spoon batter into muffin cups filing 2/3 full. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup
brown sugar packed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon mix together and sprinkle on muffins.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 12.
Apple Crisp
6 Cups Sliced Apples
3/4 Cup Butter
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup White Sugar
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Pour 6 cups (or more) sliced
apples into Oval Pan. Combine the following
into a pastry blender: Flour, butter, brown & white sugar, and cinnamon.
Pour blended topping over apples and bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40
minutes.
Applesauce Cake
1/4 Teaspoon Soda
3/4 Applesauce
1/3 Cup Chopped Nuts
1 Spice Cake Mix
While following the
instructions on your spice cake mix stir soda into the
mix prior to adding the water and eggs. Use only 3/4 cup of water.
(Only add oil if the mix calls for it). Mix batter for four minutes on
medium speed. Add applesauce into the batter. If desired, add chopped nuts. Bake
in a 13X9 pan. Frost with canned creamy white sour cream frosting or your
favorite white icing. Bake as directed on cake box.
Apple Tuna Sandwich
Makes 3 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
1 can tuna in water drained
1 small apple chopped
¼ cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp honey
6 slices whole wheat bread
lettuce leaves
Combine and mix the tuna, apple, yogurt, mustard and honey. Spread ½ cup of the
mixture on three bread slices. Top each slice of bread with lettuce and
remaining bread. Cut sandwiches in half or as desired. Nutritional analysis per
serving: calories 336, protein 37g, fat 4g, percent calories from fat 10%,
cholesterol 37mg, carbohydrates 39g, fiber 3g, sodium 83mg
Sliced Honey Apples
Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
¾ cup honey
½ cup vinegar
2 cups apples
1 Tbsp cinnamon
¼ cup water
In a saucepan heat the honey, vinegar, cinnamon and water. While heating the
honey mixture, peel, core, and slice the apples. When honey mixture begins to
boil, begin dropping the apple slices into mixture a few at a time. When apple
slices look transparent take them out. Serve chilled or warm with dessert.
Nutritional analysis per serving: calories 228, protein 1g, fat 0mg, percent
calories from fat 0%, cholesterol 0mg, carbohydrates 61mg, fiber 2g, sodium 3mg
French
Style Chicken with Apples
Makes 6
servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving Recipe
Source: Produce for Better Health/Western
New York Apple Growers Assoc.
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, sliced
1 can (10 oz.) condensed chicken broth
3 Tbsp apple brandy, cider, or apple juice
3 Empire apples, cored and sliced
6 artichoke hearts, cut in half
1/8 tsp each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper
1 tsp fresh dill
1 tsp fresh parsley
Spray a large, non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Brown chicken breasts on
both sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Stir in sliced onion,
apples, artichokes, broth, juice and spices. Cook 3 minutes. Spread chicken
breasts in skillet; arrange apples, onion, and artichokes on top. Simmer
covered, about 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and heated through.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish
with fresh parsley or dill and apple slices before serving. Nutritional analysis
per serving: calories 182, protein 11g, fat 7g, percent calories from fat 30%,
cholesterol 31mg, carbohydrates 22g, fiber 3g, sodium 159mg
Apple Yogurt Trifle
Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
4 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely chopped
2 8-oz. containers low fat cherry yogurt
10 Tbsp granola cereal
Green apple and cherry yogurt create ribbons of lovely color in this wholesome
snack. Evenly divide half of the chopped apple pieces among four parfait dishes
or tall glasses. Divide yogurt from one 8-oz. container among dishes. Add 2 Tbsp
Grape-Nuts to each trifle, then top with layers of remaining yogurt, chopped
apple and a sprinkle of Grape-Nuts on top. Refrigerate at least 15-20 minutes
before serving to allow cereal to soften slightly. Nutritional analysis per
serving: calories 309, protein 6g, fat 3g, percent calories from fat 7%,
cholesterol 9mg, carbohydrates 68g, fiber 7g, sodium 75mg
Apple/Carrot Salad
Makes 6
(2/3 cup) servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
1 cup carrot, shredded
3 (medium), unpared and diced apples
1 Tbsp lemon juice ½ cup raisins
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
Combine all ingredients. Chill thoroughly. Serve on salad greens. Nutritional
analysis per serving: calories 101, protein 1g, fat 1g, percent calories from
fat 6%, cholesterol 1mg, carbohydrates 25mg, fiber 3g, sodium 115mg
Apple Meringues
Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
2 Jonagold or Golden Delicious
apples, peeled, halved, and cored
2 cups apple juice or water
½ cup orange marmalade
2 large egg whites
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp chopped, toasted almonds
In small saucepot, poach apples in apple juice 8 to 10 minutes or until barely
tender; drain. Spoon 2 Tbsp marmalade into center of each half. Heat oven to 350
degrees F. In medium bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks
form when beaters are lifted. Gradually beat in sugar; beat until stiff peaks
form. Fold in almonds. Cover tops of apple halves to edges with egg white
mixture; place on baking sheet. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until tops are lightly
browned. Nutritional analysis per serving: calories 199, protein 3g, fat 2g,
percent calories from fat 10%, cholesterol 0mg, carbohydrates 42g, fiber 2g,
sodium 43mg
Spicy Apple-Filled
Squash
Makes 4 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
1 acorn squash (about 1 lb.)
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tsp melted butter or margarine
2 tsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg Dash ground cloves
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 1-quart baking dish. Halve squash and
remove seeds; cut into quarters. Place quarters, skin side up, in dish and
cover; bake 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine apple, butter, brown
sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Turn cut sides of acorn squash up; top with
apple mixture. Cover and bake 30 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
Variations: Quick microwave version Halve and seed squash; cut into quarters.
Arrange quarters, cut side up, in microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave on high
(100 percent) 6 to 7 minutes, rotating squash halfway through cooking time. Top
squash with apple mixture, cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high
4 to 5 minutes or until apples are tender. Nutritional analysis serving:
calories 79, protein 1g, fat 1g, percent calories from fat 15%, cholesterol 3mg,
carbohydrates 19g, fiber 2g, sodium 5mg
Apple-Sweet Potato
Casserole
1 tsp. canola oil
2 medium sweet potatoes (12 oz.), peeled and cut into 1/4" slices
1 medium Fuji Apple quartered, seeded, cut into 1/4 " slices and tossed with
approximately 2 tbs. fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
1 tbs. butter
2 tbs. maple syrup
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 6-cup casserole dish with oil.
Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Put
the lid on and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium; cook until tender,
approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold running water until
the potatoes are cool enough to handle. Place a layer of potatoes in
the casserole dish. Alternate layers of apples and potatoes until all are
used. Alternately, place potatoes around rim of the dish and apples in the
middle. In a small dish, melt butter in microwave, about 30 seconds.
Stir in maple syrup. Pour over apple-potato mixture. Sprinkle with
nutmeg. Bake about 15 to 20 minutes, until the apples are tender and begin
to born. Nutritional analysis serving: calories 109, protein 1g, fat 3g,
cholesterol 5mg, carbohydrates 21g, fiber 2g, sodium 27mg, calcium 18mg.
Chicken and Apple
Stir Fry
1 8-ox package buckwheat noodles,
such as Kame Japanese Buckwheat Noodles
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, like Health Valley Organic
2 tbs. cornstarch
3 tbs. reduced-sodium stir-fry sauce, such as House of Tsang Korean Teriyaki
Stir Fry Sauces
2 tbs. jarred chopped garlic
1 tbs. sesame oil
1/2 lb. chicken breast, cut in 1" pieces
2 red apples, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
1 8oz packaged fresh, pre-washed sugar snap peas
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnut pieces
Cook noodles according to
package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together broth,
cornstarch, stir-fry sauce, and garlic. Set aside. In a heavy
skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over high heat. Add chicken and apples.
Cook and stir until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add peas, water
chestnuts, and walnuts. Reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking and
stirring just until vegetables are warm, about 2 minutes. Add broth
mixture. Cook and stir until mixture. Drain noodles and divide among
dinner plates. Top with stir-fry mixture.
Nutritional analysis serving: calories
346, protein 18g, fat 10g (saturated 1 g), cholesterol 22 mg, iron 2 mg,
carbohydrates 47g, fiber 6g, sodium 381mg, calcium 63mg.
Rice-Stuffed Apples
4 medium Law Rome Apples, cored,
tops, peeled
1/2 cup pre-chopped fresh celery and onion mixture
1 tsp. peanut or canola oil
1 8.8 oz. package Uncle Ben's whole grain brown Ready Rice
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup apple juice or pasteurized apple cider
Place the apples in a
microwave-safe baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet over medium
heat, sauté' celery and onions in oil just until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in rice, spice, and cranberries. Cook and stir until heated through,
about 2 minutes. Stuff rice mixture into apple centers. Place extra filling
between and around apples and drizzle apple juice over all. Cover with
plastic wrap; poke several holes in wrap with a sharp knife. Microwave on
high until apples are tender, about 12 minutes.
Nutritional analysis serving: calories 154, protein 2g, fat 2g, iron 1 mg,
carbohydrates 34g, fiber 5g, sodium 12mg, calcium 12mg.
Apple Pancakes
4 cups Bisquick
1 egg
1 2/3 cup milk
2 cups grated unpeeled apples
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Beat ingredients together with rotary beater until smooth. Grease griddle,
if necessary. Turn pancakes when bubbles appear and before they break.
Makes about 18 (4-inch) pancakes. For thinner pancakes, add more milk, for
thicker pancakes, add more Bisquick.
Apple Pancake
Topping
1/3 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. clear jel
1 tsp. apple pie spice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 cups (or more) water
4 cooking apples, peeled and sliced
In skillet, brown butter. Add sugar
clear jel and spices and mix, then add water. Cook until thickened.
Add more water if necessary. Spread apple slices over top and simmer
slowly until apples are tender. This is delicious on pancakes.
Better than syrup!
Blushing Apple
Tapioca
8 to 10 tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
4 tbsp. minute tapioca
4 tbsp. red cinnamon candies
1/2 cup water
Whipped topping, optional
Pare and core apples. Cut into eights lengthwise and place in slow cooker.
Mix together sugar, tapioca, candy and water. Pour over apples. cook
on high 3 to 4 hours. Serve hot or cold. Top with whipped cream.
Applesauce Pancakes
5 cups plain flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 quart applesauce, unsweetened
6 tbsp. corn syrup or sugar
1/4 cup melted shortening
2 eggs
Mix the flour with baking powder and cinnamon. Add applesauce made rather
thin and stir into batter. Add corn syrup or sugar, shortening and well
beaten eggs. Bake on griddle or skillet.
Ketchup-Apple Pie
1/3 cup tomato ketchup
2 tsp. lemon juice
5 cups thinly sliced, pared cooking apples
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
Blend ketchup and lemon juice then combine with apples. Combine sugar,
flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until thoroughly mixed. Fill pie shell
with apples, top with sugar mixture. Bake in 375 degree oven for 40 to 45
minutes or until apples are cooked. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if
desired. Makes one 9" pie. (If apples are very tart, add 1 to 2
tablespoons sugar to ketchup mixture) . Note: You don't really taste
the ketchup, but it gives this pie an intriguing sweet/tart taste.
Crock-Pot Caramel Apples
4 very large tart apples, cored
1/2 cup apple juice
8 tbsp. brown sugar
12 hot cinnamon candies
4 tbsp. butter or margarine
8 caramel candies
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Whipped cream
Remove 1/2 inch wide strip of peel off the top of each apple and place apples in
slow cooker. Pour apple juice over apples. Fill the center of each
apple with 2 tbsp. brown sugar, 3 hot cinnamon candies, 1 tbsp. butter and 2
caramel candies. Sprinkle with cinnamon. cover and cook on low 4 to
6 hours, or until tender. Serve hot with whipped cream.
Apple Spice Coffee Cake
1/2 cup margine
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup milk
3 cups peeled apple slices
1 tsp. cinnamon
Cream margarine, 3/4 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add combined flour, baking powder, salt,
allspice and cloves alternately with milk; mix well after each addition.
Pour into greased 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Arrange apples on batter;
sprinkle with combined 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 375 degrees for
40 - 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
"Happy" Apple Cake
1 package yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 cup oil
1/3 cup butter softened
4 eggs
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup quick oats
3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 brown sugar
Carmel Crunch Toppling
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 2 inch rectangular
pan. Mix cake mix dry, water, oil, butter, eggs, oats, and graham cracker
crumbs in large bowl on low speed. Scrape bowl frequently for 30 seconds.
Fold in cooked apples. Prepare apples by cooking them until tender over
medium heat with 1/4 brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter. Pour into pan;
sprinkle evenly with "Caramel Crunch Topping". Bake until cakes pulls away
from sides of pan and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 38 to 43
minutes. Cool completely.
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