Apple sweets are a delightful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of apples in various dessert forms. Here are a few popular apple sweet recipes you can try:
1. Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
- 4 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and half of the cinnamon. Place the apples in a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix the oats, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until crumbly.
- Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
2. Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 6-8 cups sliced apples (mix of tart and sweet varieties)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 package of pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Fill the crust with the apple mixture and dot with small pieces of butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust, crimping the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
3. Caramel Apples
Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate drizzle
Instructions:
- Wash and dry the apples, then insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, without stirring, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until it reaches a golden caramel color.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Dip each apple into the caramel, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in your choice of toppings if desired.
- Place the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool until the caramel hardens.
4. Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, buttermilk, and egg until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy these delicious apple sweets! They are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
