Apples are truly one of the most popular and versatile fruits. They have numerous health benefits. They come in a variety of colors like red, green, and yellow, each offering a balance of sweetness and acidity. Apples can be enjoyed fresh, baked, or cooked into various dishes like pies, cookies, and sauces. Here are some apple sweet delights for all occasions :
1.Apple Kheer
Peel and grate two apples. Saute them in ghee so that they are slightly golden. Next, add milk and bring it to a boil. Once the apples are soft, use the back of a ladle to mash it. Add sugar and crushed cardamom pods. Keep stirring till the kheer reaches a creamy consistency. Garnish with cashews and pistachios.
2.Apple Halwa
In a pan, add ghee and saute grated apples till it softens and releases moisture. Add milk, sugar, and cardamom powder into it. Cook on low heat till the milk is fully absorbed and thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Garnish the halwa with chopped almonds.
3.Apple Barfi
Blend two apples into a smooth pulp. In a pan, add ghee and the pureed apples. Gradually mix in some milk powder and sugar. Cook this mixture till it thickens. Then, transfer it onto a tray that is greased with ghee and smoothen it out. Refrigerate for at least a day and cut into square or diamond shapes. Garnish with chopped nuts and silver foil.
4.Apple Chutney
In a pan, add thinly sliced onions. Saute in oil till it turns translucent. Next, add chopped apples, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger into it. Cook this until the apples turn mushy and are coated thoroughly with the spice blend. Let it cool to room temperature and store in sterilized jars for later use.
5.Apple Pudding
Peel and chop apples into small pieces. In a pan, add butter and saute the apples for about five minutes. In a bowl, mix milk, sugar, and cornstarch together. Pour this into the cooked apples. Cook this mixture until the pudding thickens. Refrigerate and garnish with chopped nuts and raisins.
6.Apple Pie
The dough is made with flour, butter, and salt. Line the pie dish using it. For the filling, mix chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Layer the filling on the crust and cover with a second layer of dough. You could also make a lattice pattern on the pie. Seal the edges and make small slits on top for the steam to escape. Brush the crust with egg wash and bake till golden.
7.Caramel Apples
Insert wooden sticks into the cores of each apple. In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, corn syrup, and cream together. Keep stirring until golden brown. Once the caramel has cooled, dip each apple into it and coat evenly. Let the excess drip off. Roll the apples in toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate chips.
8.Apple Pancakes
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Create a well in the center with your fingers. Add eggs, pureed apples, butter, and a bit of water into it. Mix to form a smooth batter. Grease a pan and pour the batter in it. Cook the pancake till bubbles form on the surface. Then, flip and cook until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup, freshly cut apples, and whipped cream.
9.Apple Cheesecake
Make the crust by crushing digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press it in the bottom of the baking pan. For the filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, and apple puree till there aren’t any lumps. You can also include fresh lemon juice in the filling. Layer the cheese mixture on the crust and bake it for half an hour in a preheated oven so that the center is set. Finally, refrigerate the cheesecake for four hours. Serve with an apple sauce on top for extra flavor.
10.Apple Tart
The dough is made using flour, sugar, and butter. Bake it for ten minutes. Beat apple puree, zest, sugar, eggs, and heavy cream together till silky. Pour this mixture over the pre-baked crust. Layer with apple juliennes and sprinkle sugar so that the top gets caramelized. Bake again and refrigerate once done. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
11.Apple Raita
Chop an apple into small cubes leaving the peel on. In a bowl, whisk yogurt until it turns creamy. Next, incorporate the chopped apples along with salt, sugar, cumin powder, and chopped mint leaves. Stir it all together well. Serve the raita chilled and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
12.Apple Kachori
In a pan, saute finely chopped apples in ghee until soft. Next, add sugar, cardamom powder, and cinnamon. Cook this for another five minutes and set aside to cool. For the dough, knead flour, salt, water, and ghee together. Roll this dough out into small circles. Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center and seal by folding the edges. Deep-fry the kachori in hot oil until golden and crispy.
13.Apple Sorbet
Grind green apples into a smooth pulp. Leave the skin on for an added pop of color. Make the simple syrup just using water and sugar. Blend the apples and the sugar syrup together. Pour it onto a shallow dish and refrigerate till it reaches a slushy consistency. Transfer this to an airtight container and freeze for it to firm up. Garnish with lemon zest.
14.Apple Karanji
In a pan, add ghee, sugar, cardamom, finely grated apples and cinnamon. Saute till it thickens well. Make the dough using flour, ghee, and water. Shape this into thin circles and place the apple filling in the center. Crimp the edges to seal the dough and form a half moon shape. Deep-fry the karanji in hot oil until golden and crisp.
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15.Apple Muffins
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt together. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Then, add eggs, vanilla extract, and apple puree. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Blend well so that there are no lumps. Pour this batter into cupcake liners and bake. It is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
16.Apple Crumble Bars
The dough comprises flour, butter, and sugar. Press it onto a rectangular baking pan for making the base. In a pan, add sliced apples and saute with sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Once it thickens, spread it out evenly over the crust. For the crumble, mix flour, oats, sugar, butter together and sprinkle over the apples. Bake until golden and refrigerate. Cut into bars and serve.
17.Apple Butter
In a pot, add sliced apples, melted butter, water, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat until the apples become mushy and the mixture thickens. This process can take a long time. Once done, blend this into a smooth puree so that there are no chunks. Transfer the butter into sterilized jars and refrigerate.
18.Apple Cake
In a bowl, whisk butter and sugar until fluffy. Then, beat in four eggs gradually. To this, add lemon juice, lemon zest, apple puree, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine the dry and wet ingredients together. Incorporate more milk to reach the desired consistency. Pour the cake batter into a greased pan and bake for an hour. Garnish with apple sauce.
19.Apple Oatmeal Biscuits
In a bowl, mix together rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter, eggs, and brown sugar so that it is fluffy. Blend the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients by mixing finely chopped apples into it. Place spoonfuls of this dough onto a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. Flatten it out and bake until golden brown.
20.Apple Trifle
In a pan, cook chopped apples along with sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of lemon juice till the apples caramelize. In a long glass, start by layering pieces of sponge cake at the bottom and follow with a layer of the cooked apples. Pour a generous amount of vanilla custard on the apples. Repeat the layers up to the brim. Top with whipped cream, nuts, and cinnamon. Refrigerate before serving.
