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APPLES, APPLES
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away.Apple Facts: A study reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology linked apple consumption with a reduced risk for lung cancer. Researchers studied 9,959 subjects and found those who ate apples were less likely to develop lung cancer than those who ate fewer apples. Apples are rich in flavonoids, plant compounds that function as antioxidants. Researchers were able to isolate Quercetin, a flavonoid found mostly in apples, as the source of the anticancer effect Source: Am. J. Epidemiology,146(3):223-230 and BestApples.com the home of the Washington Apple Baked Apples in Cider Remove cores of 6 good-sized apples. Plug up the bottom of each and cut out V-shape at top. Insert into the top about 1 tablespoon of cinnamon red-hots and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Place the apples in a dish and pour around the apples about 2 1/2 cups cider. Bake at 350 degrees, basting occasionally with the hot cider, until tender. Grate nutmeg on apples, and if you like, top off with whipped cream or ice cream. Click here for a printable recipe Apple Chutney 5 cups peeled, cored and chopped apples 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 seeded lemon, chopped 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger 1/4 cup slivered almonds 2 cups vinegar 1 pound brown sugar 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Combine all ingredients. Cook at medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Simmer until mixture thickens and mounds in spoon when stirred. Pour into sterilized jars, seal and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. (Excellent served with cream cheese and a variety of meat dishes.) Yield: 4 half pints. Click here for a printable recipe Apple Bread 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 tablespoon buttermilk 2 cups sifted Self-Rising Flour 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom of 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; set aside. Cream 1 cup sugar, shortening, and vanilla with electric mixer in mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and buttermilk; blend well. Add flour; blend well. Stir in lemon peel and apples. Pour into prepared pan. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Gently loosen sides of loaf. Turn out onto wire rack to cool completely. Click here for a printable recipe Apple Cake 1 3/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup oil 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon. salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tbs. cinnamon 2 c. unpeeled, cubed apples 1/2 c. pecans, chopped (optional) Measure all ingredients, except apples and pecans, into large bowl. Beat together thoroughly with spoon. Fold in apples and pecans. Bake in greased and floured 9" x 13" pan at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool and remove from pan. Serves 12. Click here for a printable recipe Grandma's Apple Pie 5 to 6 cooking apples - Rome Apples a good choice 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons corn starch 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar 3 tablespoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 tablespoons butter dash of salt 2 pie crusts (top and bottom) Peel and slice apples. Add lemon juice and toss. Sprinkle some of sugar and cinnamon in bottom of crust. Add 1 tablespoon of corn starch. Put half of apple slices in crust. Add half of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1 tablespoon corn starch. Repeat of apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch. Apples will pile high in pie crust. Dot with butter. Top apples with second crust. Seal crust. Cut vents in top. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until done. Yield: 8 servings. Click here for a printable recipe Apple and Cheese Casserole 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter 7 apples, peeled, sliced 6 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Mix flour, sugar and salt in small blow. Cut in butter until crumbly. Toss apples with water and lemon juice in bowl. Spoon into greased 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with flour mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 5 minutes longer. Yield: 8 servings. Approx. Per Serving: Cal 255; Prot 4.6 g; Carbo 37.1 g; T Fat 10.9 g; Chol 30.4 mg; Potas 165.0 mg; Sod 204. mg. Click here for a printable recipe Baked Cinnamon Apples 4 baking apples 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Remove core from apples. Peel upper half of apple or 1-inch strip from middle to prevent splitting. Place upright in baking dish. Place 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in center of each apple. Pour water into baking dish to 1/4-inch depth. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork, basting several times. May omit water and microwave for 6 to 8 minutes. Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious and Greening are good baking apples to use. May substitute grenadine syrup for brown sugar or omit cinnamon and place 1 tablespoon granola, 2 teaspoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon butter in each apple. Yield: 4 servings. Approx. Per Serving: Cal 220; Prot 0.4 g; Carbo 47.6 g; T Fat 4.4 g; Chol 11.1 mg; Potas 258.0 mg; Sod 15.0 mg. Click here for a printable recipe Baked Apple Dumplings 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 7 teaspoons butter, softened 7 medium apples, cored, peeled 2 cups buttermilk baking mix 1/3 cup ice water 1 tablespoon oil 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon flavoring Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 2 teaspoons brown sugar mixture in each apple. Combine baking mix, 1/3 cup ice water and oil in bowl; mix well. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on floured waxed paper. Cut into 7 squares. Place 1 apple on each square. Bring corners up to enclose apples; fasten with toothpicks. Place in greased 10 x10-inch baking dish. Combine 2 cups water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of cold water. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon flavoring. Pour over dumplings. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Yield: 7 servings. Approx. Per Serving: Cal 471; Prot 2.9 g; Carbo 88.7 g; T Fat 13.1 g; Chol 14.8 mg; Potas 267.0 mg; Sod 525.0 mg. Click here for a printable recipe |
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