Day 28 of the Blogtober challenge is anything apples. As we have an apple tree in our garden, we have a ton of apples. Especially this year we seem to have got a whole lot more. I thought I would talk about what to do with apples, and how we store them. If we leave them fallen the dogs find them especially Max.
As our apple tree produces a lot of apples, there really is far too many to use at once. We peel and slice them and freeze them down for later use. We usually have enough apples to see us through the year, until we start the process again.
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Apple Stew
This honestly is not what it sounds, but something our kids have started when they were little. My mum always cooks up apples for apple sauce. She asked C when she was about 2-3 if she would like some stewed apple, and since then she has called it apple stew. Even now this is something she loves, and we still call apple stew.
Apple Crumble
A huge favourite in most families is apple crumble and custard. Especially at this time of year it is definitely one of those comfort foods we all crave.
Apple Layer Cake
In the late 80’s there was a cook book collection, and one of them was Italian cooking. It had a recipe for apple layer cake. It took time to make, as you had to peel and slice the apples. Then over a pan you would warm and hand mix the eggs, butte and sugar and then add the flour.
It took ages, but one of those recipes that was amazing, and the results were to die for. I have just tried googling to see if I can find it, with no luck. I do think somewhere we do have the cook book. I promise if we do I will dig it out and share the recipe.
What do you like to make with apples? Why not share your favourite apple recipe.
You cannot beat an apple crumble! I like baked apple too with a bit of mincemeat in the center as the core had been taken out. delicious!
I do love apple crumble, definitely a family favourite
We love making Apple Slaw and apple compot
I have not thought about apple slaw before
I love making an apple crumble cake with my extra apples, literally combining the two of your recipes together.But I also like making apple slaw which is a great side salad
I had not thought of an apple crumble cake or apple slaw
apples are plentiful round here – love our crumbles and apple cakes
It is handy that they are so versatile and can be used in so many recipes
I make apple crumble, sometimes adding in some rhubarb, as it is so quick and easy to make.
I do not like rhubarb sadly bet it is a lovely combination together
Apple Layer Cake sounds wonderful even if it does take time to make. I do apple and blackberry crumble and it’s delicious.
I do love apple and blackberry crumble, I do need to find that recipe and make the apple layer cake
We have an apple tree in the garden as well as other fruit trees. Nothing beats the freshness and taste of thisr homegrown
I agree we used to have a cherry tree but sadly it died and we really miss it, we do have plums as well
I absolutely love an apple crumble, its my favourite!
Me too and also a family favourite
Apple trees are amazing, aren’t they? I love apple crumble xxx
It is great but this year I could have got rid of it but then wanting it back next year
My dad has a couple of apple trees and had tons this year too. He is putting it down to the extra hot summer. I have plenty sliced up in the freezer to use for crumbles and pies. x
They do seem to be a load more this year than previous years
Apple crumble is so tasty! I love a good apple cake as well. I made one last year but haven’t done it yet this year.
I need to find my recipe as it is so nice hot or cold
I’d be happy with any of these, I used to stew apples for my kids when they were little. I love apple crumble.
C still loves her apple stew, I am wanting my apple cake now so need to find the cookbook
Good ideas – I love an apple crumble – delicious with custard!
Me too one of my favourites