The comforting, juicy taste of apples makes them the perfect choice to indulge in during the holiday season. Whether for a festival, a random house party, or you’re just snuggling on your couch, apple recipes can never go wrong. From caramel apple crisps to spiced apple coconut curry, flavor combinations with apples are endless.
Read below this article to explore some of the most unique and refreshing apple recipes that you need to try this holiday season.
Caramel Apple Crisps
Craamael Apple Crisps is a classic recipe that brings the caramelized flavor of apples to your mouth. And the crunchy oats, in addition to the sweet caramel drizzle, enhance the taste to another comforting level.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of sliced apples
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon powder
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Simultaneously, set aside a greased baking tray.
- To prepare the apple filling, mix some lemon juice with the sliced apples and toss it up with some sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, prepare a crumb by mixing flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter.
- Now, on the baking tray, layer the apple mixture evenly on it. Then sprinkle the crumbs over it.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until the apple filling is golden brown.
- Drizzle with some caramel sauce and enjoy!
Apple Gorgonzola Puff Pastry Bites
This buttery puff pastry recipe perfectly combines the rich flavor of tangy Gorgonzola cheese with the sweetness of tart apples. The drizzle of honey and rosemary further elevates it.
Ingredients:
- Puff pastry sheets
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 sliced, medium-sized apple
- ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese or Brie cheese (or any other cheese of your choice)
- 1 tbsp. honey
- Fresh rosemary
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking tray with butter or line it up with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into squares.
- Place the puff pastry sheet onto the baking tray and top it off with sliced apples.
- Sprinkle some Gorgonzola cheese over it and let it bake for about 12–15 minutes. Make sure the cheese is melted and the apples have slightly caramelized.
- Let them cool for some time before drizzling with some honey. Garnish it with fresh rosemary, and enjoy.
Apple Coconut Curry
This spiced creamy curry recipe is a perfect showstopper that infuses the warm Indian spices and the creaminess of coconut milk with juicy apples.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp. grated ginger
- 2 chopped green chillies
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. coriander powder
- ½ tsp. red chili powder
- 400 ml of coconut milk
- 2 chopped apples
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander
Directions:
- In a pan, heat some coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add cumin and cook until they start to splutter.
- Now sauté the onion and garlic until you sense the aroma. Then add green chilies and grated ginger and sauté for another minute.
- Now add the chopped tomatoes along with salt. Wait until the tomatoes are mushy and soft. This step usually takes about 5 minutes.
- Stir in all the ground spices and cook for about 2 minutes more.
- Pour in the coconut milk and let the mixture simmer for about 7-8 minutes.
- Finally, add frozen peas and apple dice and stir gently. Cook for about 12–15 minutes until the apples are soft.
- Garnish with some fresh coriander and serve alongside rice or roti.
If you’re looking to impress your guests or to quench your craving for something delicious, these apple recipes are for everyone who admires the juiciness of tart apples infused with the richness of other food elements.
