This delicious pie baked by April Kofler won second place at the 2010 Annual Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market. INGREDIENTS: 1 (9-inch) pie shell 5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4...Read More

This delicious pie baked by Chaise Lathrop of Prevedelli Farms won first place in the Junior Division of the 2010 Annual Harvest Fair Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market. INGREDIENTS: Crust 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar...Read More

This delicious pie baked by Eileen Poppleton was the first-place winner of the 2010 Annual Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. INGREDIENTS: 1 recipe for 9-inch double-crust pie 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Crust: Use your favorite recipe Filling 1 1/4 cups sour cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4″ thick Topping 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed...Read More

Someone once gave me a large box of apples and I needed a way to use them up before they spoiled. I came up with this one morning and the kids loved it. I teach this recipe to middle-school cooking classes, and I enjoy hearing how the students use this dish at home. Sautéed apples...Read More

These muffins are a nice treat for breakfast or lunchboxes and are not very sweet. For an unusual accompaniment for a cheese plate, delete the cinnamon and vanilla and bake in small loaf pans and cut into slices and serve with sharp cheddars and brie. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 2...Read More

Cabbage and apples are frequently seen in each other’s company in recipes for a reason — they taste really good together. The crunch and sweetness of the apple complement the same qualities of the cabbage, and the earthiness of the cabbage plays up the floral aromas of apples. This slaw is quick, simple, and tastes...Read More

These delicious, moist cupcakes are just as delicious without the frosting. Shredded apples replace some of the oil and help keep these little cakes moist. INGREDIENTS: Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples 1/2 cup dried apples, diced 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, plus 3/4 cup, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 1/3 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 12 lbs. apples 2 cups apple cider 4 cups sugar 4 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons allspice 1 teaspoon cloves METHOD: Wash apples and remove stems. Place apples in a large kettle, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the apples are tender. Drain. Puree apples using a food...Read More

Quince offers an unexpected and welcome depth of flavor to ‘plain’ applesauce. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice, plus more for thinning One 1 × 3-inch strip lemon rind 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) One 3-inch cinnamon stick 1/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup, depending on taste 2 pounds fresh...Read More