16 Incredible Ways to Prepare An Apple

♠ Posted by andrea in apple,foods,hacks at 8:23 PM

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the old adage goes. If you have always thought apples were boring, here are some ideas on how to give them a makeover easily with sixteen creative recipes.

1. Caramel Apple Slices

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Make your lunchtime apples more interesting by dipping apple slices in caramel. Slice apples and then soak them in salt water for a few minutes to prevent them from going brown. Make the caramel by mixing two tablespoons of water with two caramel candies and placing the mixture in a microwave for 30 seconds. Make sure you stir it well so that it’s smooth, then drizzle it over the apple slices before sprinkling them with chopped nuts.

2. Easy Baked Apple Dessert

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Hollow out the inside of an apple and stuff it with a healthy and delicious dessert! You’ll need:

• 4 large apples
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of currants or cranberries
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 3/4 cup boiling water

Then:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. During this time remove the apple cores – you can do this with an apple corer or paring knife. If you’re using a knife, a spoon can help to remove all of the seeds.
2. Place the cranberries/currants, nuts, cinnamon and sugar into a bowl and mix it well.
3. Place the apples into a baking dish. Scoop the sweet mixture you’ve made into them before adding a bit of the butter on top.
4. Pour boiling water into the dish before baking the apples for 45 minutes. You want them to be tender and cooked.

3. Apple Ring Pancakes

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Imagine turning apple rings into instant pancakes: this is a great twist on traditional pancakes, and it’s easy to do. Core your apple, then slice it horizontally so that you have 1/4 inch circular pieces. Prepare your pancake batter, then dip the apple slices into it. Cook them in a pan until gently brown. Serve with honey or cream.

4. Hot Cereal Apples

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Make your morning oatmeal more exciting by serving it in a hollowed-out apple. Bonus: you’ll get great fiber from both the oatmeal and apple to sustain you all day. You can add yogurt, nuts and seeds for extra bursts of flavor.

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