Source: Minadezhda, AdobeStockBeyond being a source of healthy vitamins, apples are also excellent for a wide variety of dishes: from side dishes and salads to baked goods or winter preserves. In this collection, you'll find original recipes for every taste!
1. Apple Charlotte
Source: AdobeStockA delicious apple pie for tea.
You will need: 1 cup flour, 3 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 3-4 apples, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar using a mixer until a fluffy white mass forms. Gradually add flour with baking powder and cinnamon. Thinly slice the apples, place them in a baking dish, and pour the batter over them. Bake the charlotte for 40-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Kefir Pancakes with Apples
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruFor aroma, you can additionally add a pinch of vanilla or cinnamon.
You will need: 300 ml kefir, 1 apple, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, 2-3 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk kefir and eggs, then add the dry ingredients. Dice the apples, mix them into the batter, and spoon the pancakes onto a hot pan with oil.
3. Apple Adjika for Winter
Source: dzen.ruGreen apple varieties are best suited for this.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 5-6 sprigs parsley, 100 g celery greens, 80 g garlic, 10 g chili pepper, 25 g salt, 40 g sugar, 0.5 tsp khmeli-suneli, spices.
Preparation: Peel and slice the apples thinly, add 120-150 ml of water, and simmer for 20 minutes until soft. Blend celery, parsley, chili, and garlic. Mash the apples and add the remaining ingredients. Simmer the adjika for another 15 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
4. Pumpkin and Apple Salad
Source: postila.ruReady in just 10 minutes, yet very healthy and delicious.
You will need: 2 apples, 200 g pumpkin flesh, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, 2 sprigs thyme, 1/2 lemon.
Preparation: Peel apples and pumpkin, and grate them. Mix with powdered sugar or honey, sprinkle with lemon juice, and garnish with thyme.
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5. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Apples
Source: flectone.ruSoft and fluffy, they are sure to please everyone!
You will need: 150 g cottage cheese, 2 apples, 80 g butter, 150 g sugar, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve and finely dice the apples. Whisk soft butter with sugar using a mixer. While continuing to whisk, beat in the eggs one by one, add the cottage cheese, then the dry ingredients, and finally the apples. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Fruit Smoothie with Green Tea and Apples
Source: pinterest.comAn invigorating and toning smoothie with a harmonious sweet and sour taste.
You will need: 1 banana, 1 apple, 1 cup green tea, 2 kiwis, 1 sprig seedless green grapes.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop all fruits. Place them in a blender with the grapes, blend, pour in the green tea, and blend the smoothie again.
7. Ketchup with Apples
Source: povar.ruIf you want to preserve it for winter, add 20 ml of vinegar at the end and pour into sterilized jars.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 1 kg tomatoes, 20 g chili pepper, 30 g mustard, 15 g salt, 60 g sugar, 8 g turmeric, spices.
Preparation: Peel and slice apples and tomatoes. Add 100 ml of water, simmer for about half an hour over low heat, and blend the mixture until smooth. Add chopped chili and the remaining ingredients. Bring the ketchup to a boil again and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Apple Strudel with Phyllo Dough
Source: livejournal.comPhyllo dough is not very easy to make, but you can readily buy it pre-made.
You will need: 400 g phyllo dough, 250 g butter, 2 apples, 30 g raisins, 40 g powdered sugar, 50 g almond flakes or walnuts.
Preparation: Peel and finely dice the apples, then sauté them in 50 g of butter, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes. Mix apples, raisins, and almond flakes. Melt the remaining butter.
Unroll a sheet of phyllo dough, brush with butter, place a second sheet on top, brush with butter again, and then a third sheet. Spread the apple filling along one edge, fold in the sides of the dough, roll into a tight strudel, and brush all seams with butter. Assemble the second strudel in the same way. Brush the strudels with butter and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Apple and Cucumber Salad
Source: postila.ruA crunchy salad with a slight tang, and quite satisfying.
You will need: 200 g hard cheese, 150 g cucumbers, 150 g apples, mayonnaise or sour cream.
Preparation: Cut all ingredients into uniform thin sticks. Dress the salad with mayonnaise, sour cream, or yogurt to taste.
10. Apple and Zucchini Side Dish
Source: dzen.ruIt might seem a bit unusual, but it turns out very tasty.
You will need: 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 2 apples, 2 zucchinis.
Preparation: Mince the onion, and dice the remaining ingredients. Sauté the onion until translucent, add apples and tomatoes, and after 4-5 minutes, add the zucchinis. Season to taste and simmer the side dish for 10-15 minutes over low heat, covered.
11. Fried Apple Pies
Source: vk.comExcellent yeast-free fried pies – anyone can make them.
You will need: 350 g flour, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 egg, 50 g sour cream, 5-6 apples, 50 g butter, 50 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk the egg, sour cream, and vegetable oil. Add a spoon of sugar, then gradually add the flour with baking powder. Knead and let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Peel and finely dice the apples, sauté them in butter with the remaining sugar, and let the filling cool.
Divide the dough into pieces, roll them out, place the apple filling on each flatbread, and form the pies. Fry them in vegetable oil on both sides over medium heat until golden brown.
12. Apple and Gooseberry Chutney
Source: AdobeStockA piquant appetizer or sauce in the best traditions of Indian cuisine.
You will need: 500 g gooseberries, 300 g green apples, 150 g onion, 1 clove garlic, 0.5 tsp each of curry, ground black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika, 100 g sugar, 100 ml wine vinegar.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic, simmer them in a pot with a few spoons of water. After 10 minutes, drain the liquid and add peeled, diced apples and gooseberries. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for another 40-45 minutes over low heat. Mash with a potato masher, add the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil again. Seal the chutney in sterilized jars.
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13. Transparent Apple Jam with Slices
Source: dom-pchel.ruThis jam is very beautiful, making it a worthy addition to any tea party.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Peel and slice apples thinly, cover them with sugar, and leave for 12 hours. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely and simmer for another 5 minutes. Repeat this step one more time. After the last cooking, carefully spoon the jam into sterilized jars and seal.
14. Apple Draniki (Pancakes)
Source: postila.ruUnlike classic pancakes, there's no kefir or milk here.
You will need: 5 apples, 1 pinch salt, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 egg, 3-4 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Peel and grate the apples on a coarse grater. Add the remaining ingredients and mix everything together. Spoon the draniki onto a hot pan and fry on both sides.
15. Apple and Dried Apricot Salad
Source: mixyfotos.ruDelicious, and also very vibrant, beautiful, and appetizing.
You will need: 2 carrots, 2 apples, 300 g dried apricots, 150 g walnuts, 3 cloves garlic, mayonnaise or sour cream.
Preparation: Grate carrots on a coarse grater, finely dice apples, and chop walnuts. Soak dried apricots in hot water for 10 minutes, pat dry, and slice thinly. Mince garlic and dress the salad with mayonnaise or sour cream.
16. French Apple Pie
Source: dzen.ruLots of apples and very little dough – simply the perfect pie.
You will need: 900 g apples, 70 g flour, 100 ml milk, 50 g sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 20 ml lemon juice, 20 g butter.
Preparation: Whisk eggs and both types of sugar until pale. Add melted butter with milk, mix, and add flour with baking powder. Slice apples as thinly as possible and sprinkle with lemon juice. Dip apple slices in the batter in batches and arrange them in a baking dish. Pour the remaining batter over them and bake the pie for 50-60 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
17. Apple Compote for Winter
Source: dzen.ruIf the apples are small, you can place them whole in the jar.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Slice apples, place them in a sterilized jar, and pour boiling water over them. After 20 minutes, drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Pour the resulting syrup over the apples again and seal for winter.
18. Apple Mustard
Source: topcheff.ruA piquant sauce for true gourmets.
You will need: 2 apples, 3 tbsp mustard powder, 2-3 tbsp honey, 5 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 0.5 tsp salt, 10-12 black peppercorns.
Preparation: Wrap apples in foil and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Remove the flesh from the skin and cores, add mustard powder and honey, and blend until smooth. Bring vinegar with salt and pepper to a boil, let it cool, strain, and pour into the apple mixture. Transfer everything to a sealed jar and let the mustard infuse in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
19. Oatmeal Cookies with Apples
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruPerfect as a dessert or just a snack.
You will need: 100 g rolled oats, 100 g flour, 1 egg, 1 tsp cinnamon, 5 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 50 g butter, 150 g apples.
Preparation: Rub soft butter with egg and sugar. Separately mix the dry ingredients and combine both mixtures. Add finely diced apples. Form small cookies and bake them for 15 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
20. Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes) with Apples
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis recipe will surely appeal to lovers of cottage cheese and cottage cheese breakfasts.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 2 tbsp semolina, 2 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp flour, 1 apple, 1 egg.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve, and peel and grate the apple on a coarse grater. Mix all ingredients, form syrniki, and fry them on both sides until golden brown.