Ingredients: 20 Stayman-Winesap apples (or other firm, sweet apples) 10 cups water 4 cups sugar 6 cinnamon sticks 6 vanilla beans 12 whole star anise 12 black peppercorns 2 tablespoons whole cloves Directions: Prep 6 quart jars. Evenly divide the spices between the jars. Peel, core and slice the apples. […]
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Apple Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients: 12 oz whole cranberries 1 small apple, peeled and diced (I used Stayman Winesap) 1 cup water 2/3 cup sugar juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons rye or bourbon Directions: Bring the cranberries, water, apple, sugar and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat then simmer until thickened, stirring […]
Stayman-Winesap Apple Butter
Ingredients: 10 Stayman Winesap apples, sliced 1 cup apple cider 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Directions: Place all ingredients in a 4 quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 10-12 hours. Vent by placing the lid on askew and cook on low […]
Better Than Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken or ham stock 2 cups cubed smoked ham* 1 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 cup green split peas 1 cup yellow split peas 1/4 cup diced apple (I used a Stayman Winesap) 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, […]
Heirloom Apple Pie
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds baking apples*, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, cubed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg double pie crust (I used cheddar-black pepper) Directions: Mix all of the ingredients together. […]
Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Apples
Ingredients: 6 large apples for the caramel: 1 cup heavy cream 3 cups sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces pinch salt for the chocolate 4-6 oz dark chocolate 1 tablespoon melted butter sprinkles colored sugar candy bits Directions: Line a […]
Apple Flax Muffins
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup water 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line or grease […]
Salted Caramel Apples
Ingredients: 10 bite-sized lady apples with stems attached 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/8 cup golden syrup 1/8 cup water 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon sea salt Directions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a small sauce pan bring […]
Rosemary-Apple Meatloaf: National Meatloaf Appreciation Day
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 egg1 onion, shredded1 cup shredded apples (I used Fameuse Snow Apples)3/4 cup bread crumbs2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary1 tablespoon Montreal seasoning 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl and with […]
Apples & Honey Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups diced fresh apples* 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup honey** 1/2 cup buttermilk OR milk 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder pinch salt freshly ground nutmeg 1 egg Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line or grease and flour 1 12-well […]