We all know the saying, “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away,” but what can you do when you have an excess amount?
What are the varieties of Australian apple trees?
Some of the most popular apple varieties in Australia include:
- Granny Smith: A hard green apple with a crisp tart flavour perfect for baking, freezing, salads, sauces and pies.
- Sundowner: Perfect for baking and also a great eating apple.
- Red Delicious: A medium-to-large apple with a medium sweetness and crisp, white, juicy flesh. Great in salads.
- Pink Lady Large apple with firm, sweet, crisp and juicy flesh. Excellent in salads, sauces and pies.
- Royal Gala: First of the season, medium in size with a sweet flavour profile. Ideal for pies, sauces and salads.
What are the benefits of eating apples?
- An apple has more antioxidants than half a punnet of blueberries or a cup of strawberries, two cups of tea, three oranges, a cup of grapes or eight bananas!
- They are a good source of vitamins B and C and have a low glycaemic index (GI).
- The fruit contains no fat, cholesterol or salt.
- Apples are a great source of dietary fibre – more than many leading breakfast cereals – without the added salt and sugar.
With 12 delicious recipes to choose between below, the hardest part is choosing what to bake first.
12 best apple recipes
1. Easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding
If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth and use up a bunch of freshly picked apples while you’re at it, look no further than this easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding. Serve it fresh from the oven with a generous helping of ice-cream – delish! Click here for the recipe.
2. Our best apple crumble recipe
You can’t go wrong with apples and spices in a dessert. Our best crumble recipe will melt hearts every time, especially when served in individual ramekins. It’s a classic recipe that every home cook needs to add to their repertoire. Click here for the recipe.
3. A delicate rhubarb and apple pie with homemade pastry
Rhubarb and apples are both in season in autumn, which is lucky – because, when cooked together, they make a particularly flavourful pair. Not convinced? You’ll need to give this delicate rhubarb and apple pie a try to make a fair judgement. Click here for the recipe.
4. Gluten-free apple and pecan cake
Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet or not, you’ll be putting your hand up for a slice of this scrumptious fruity cake. Click here for the recipe.
5. Sausage rolls with sage, apple and pistachio
Nothing gets a party started like sausage rolls, especially these flavour bites by Karen Martini. Made with pork and beef mince, herbs, spices and two types of cheese, you’ll never go for store-bought again. Click here for the recipe.
6. Caramel apple crumble cake
Can’t decide between a crumble or a cake? With this recipe, you don’t have to choose. Click here for the recipe.
7. Apple pie jaffles
This toastie twist on a classic dessert will be a family favourite. Best part? It’s super simple. Just 20 minutes and you’ve got hot apple pie ready for the masses. Click here for the recipe.
8. Apple custard slice
Warm apple centre, creamy custard layer and a crumbly top. It’s an unbeatable combination. Click here for the recipe.
9. Apple and blackberry custard pudding
Sponge puddings are a crowd pleaser and this recipe adds a layer of thick custard – storebought, so no stirring needed – between the fruit and top. Best thing? You can use any berries you like. Click here for the recipe.
10. Easy as’ apple pie
So many apple pie recipes can seem daunting – especially the pastry. But not this one. It has a one-step pastry and a filling that uses sweet apples. Pink Ladies usually have too much water content to make a pie, but pre-baking them makes the result perfect! Click here for the recipe.
11. Chicken, apple and cider skillet pot roast
With the addition of cider and apples, you have a simple and delicious family chicken pot roast. Click here for the recipe.
12. Belgian apple and hazelnut tart
This easy, elegant and tasty tart will be your new go-to dessert when you want to treat the fam or impress on Instagram – #divine! Click here for the recipe.
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