Despite the early appearance of the PSL, pumpkins themselves are still waiting on deck.
Right now, its prime time for the wholesome apple.
Then you’ll be ready to tackle a mountain of apples for any of the following.
Silky apple butter
Apple butteris a simple spread that packs a massive punch of flavor.
Its made by slowly cooking down loads of peeled apples, way past the point of apple sauce.
The fruit pulp browns and the flavors concentrate until you have a pot full of chunky apple mush.
Stir in a small amount of cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce and add a tab of butter.
Add slices of apple to a deli sandwich, or cube the fruit and toss it into a salad.
Tuck apples under a roast along with onions and carrots for a lovely aroma and sweetness.
Cook the apples with some water, sugar, and seasonings until you have a fragrant mash.
Then strain it thoroughly with a layered cheesecloth or nut milk bag.
Serve it warmed up or cold from the fridge.
Trythis step-by-steprecipe which includes helpful pictures.
Tuck into apple cake
A homemade apple cake is the quintessential day-to-night cake for your kitchen table.
Make it in the morning and snack on it whenever you walk by.
In the evening, dress it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to get ready for bed.
Heres anold-fashioned apple cake recipefrom King Arthur Flour that piles on the apple.
The icing is a bit thick for my taste.
You could simply dust the cake with powdered sugar to make your life easier.
Its also easier to make a double or triple recipe.
you could just use a bigger baking dish (as opposed to making multiple pies).
HeresIna Gartens recipe, because I trust her the most with comfort food.
Simply sautee apple chunks with butter and spices before scooping the plump fruit onto a puff pastry square.
Air fry them for about 15 minutes at 300F and cool.
An edible bowl for fresh fruit, if I may be so bold.
Snackable apple chips
If youre not in the mood for dessert, try apple chips.
Simply slice them into thin rounds, about an eighth of an inch thick.
Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before snacking.
Bite-sized apple puffs
I love puff pastry desserts.
Start by slicing apples into rounds and sauteing them in butter.
Top circles of puff pastry with the softened apples and bake them until risen and browned.
Drizzle with honey and enjoy.
(you’re free to use other fruits like this, too.
I used upmy last summer peachesin a similar way.)
Soon after, youll have a rustic-chic apple dessert.
The combination of sweet, soft apples set upon a background of crisp, buttery pastry is utterly satisfying.
It doesnt have to be complicated with spices and seasonings, but the pairing is undeniably open to embellishment.
Hopefully these ideas can help you make a sizable dent in your bounty of apples.
