I always buy too many apples. They all look so tasty. Apples can be eaten as is as a crispy light snack but you don’t want to eat too many at one time. The doctor only prescribed one a day. For the rest, get creative if you notice that they have been lingering on your counter.
What is the best use of an apple? Making a juicy apple pie is best, of course. But, all apples are not good for pies. My favorite is Granny Smith. They tend to be tart so you may have to add more sugar to the pie. Because of their firmness, Granny Smith apples hold up well when cooked.
Gala apples are sweeter than Granny Smith apples and crisp. A mix of the two in a pie or a cobbler provides the perfect cross between sweet and tart. Gala apples complement green and fruit salads.
Mushier apple varieties can be cooked and mashed to make homemade applesauce. The process is time-consuming so be sure to make it worth your while by producing a large batch. Still got apples left? Consider fresh apple cider as a solution. If you aren’t used to tasting it fresh, know that it will be pulpier than the pasteurized kind you can buy in the store.
When all else fails, stick a Popsicle stick in the center and cover them with hot caramel or sticky candy. Many people make candied and caramel apple at Halloween but they are good all year round. Experiment to see what other uses can be found when you have too many apples.
