14 Creative Things to Do with Apples
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As we’ve discussed, Canadians consume more apples than any other fruit, and that comes as no surprise given our access to the many orchards scattered across the country. (See Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver here.)
Low in calories, yet high in fibre and vitamin C, apples are also loaded with antioxidants and have even been said to cure a cough and keep teeth looking their best. In short, we can’t afford not to be eating them.
Here’s a list of recipes and tips to help you add more apples to your family’s diet. From a look at how to cook them, what to make with them and ideas for incorporating them into your Halloween decor, we have plenty of inspiring ideas for October:
- It can be confusing to know which apple is best for baking, snacking, or tucking into your favourite salad. This guide to cooking with apples should answer any questions you may have.
- Do you have too many apples on hand? This homemade applesauce will help you make use of your excess.
- This shredded beet, apple and carrot salad is too pretty (and tasty!) not to be on everyone’s table in October.
- Are you entertaining this month? These apple and Brie stuffed chicken breasts are the answer to your ‘what should I serve for dinner?’ dilemma.
- Are you looking for a quick breakfast or satisfying after-school snack? If so, this recipe for apple and peanut butter stacks is sure to fit the bill.
- There are certain to be no complaints from your toddler when these apple and potato pancakes are served for dinner. Feel free to use sweet potato in place of the Yukon golds for an even healthier take on the dish.
- Turn your holiday leftovers into school lunches with these mini turkey sandwiches with cheddar and apple.
- Apple pie on a stick? Yes, please.
- Are you already thinking about Halloween? These shrunken apple heads would be a great addition to your spooky decor.
- Who says party foods can’t be healthy? Monster apple kebobs are perfect for the classroom or pre-school party. And for a scarier take on a party sweet, look no further than our creepy candied apples.
- Waldorf salad is perfect for kids who don’t like ‘salad’.
- It’s soup season! Here are two options we love: pumpkin and apple soup and creamy leek, potato and apple soup.
