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WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE EXCESS APPLES #1

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Do you have an Apple Tree that is a mass producer?  Or do you have friends with Apples that they are trying to get rid of?  If the answer to either question is yes, then here is what you can do with them.  If the answer is no and you need to purchase apples, you can still use the recipes below.  For convenience the recipes are listed in alphabetical order.

 Apple-Cookies

 

Apple Cookies
Apple Cookies

 

 

Apple Braid
Apple Braid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Braid

 

To make the Apple Braid you will need Puff Pastry Sheets – Sliced Apples as prepared for Apple Turnovers, a Baking Sheet and a knife.

  1. Peel, slice and dress the Apples as for the Turnovers.
  2. Lay out a large sheet of Puff Pastry (alternatively use Pie Crust) on a pastry board.
  3. Arrange the prepared Apples down the middle of the Pastry leaving about 2 inches at either end.
  4. As pictured, cut the exposed pastry into 2″ strips.
  5. Lap each piece over the middle, working from side to side.  Fold in the ends so that the Apples are completely covered.
  6. Transfer to a baking pan  that has been covered with baking parchment or a silpat sheet.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  While the oven is heating, brush the Pastry with a beaten Egg White and then sprinkle with Demarara Sugar.  (Coarse, brown Sugar)
  8. Bake on the lower shelf of the oven for 25 minutes or until the pastry has puffed up and is a dark golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before transferring to a serving platter or cutting board.
  10. To serve, cut into pieces at least 2 inches long.  Best when eaten warm and is very good with Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream.

 

Apple Prep
(1) Apple Prep
Puff Pastry on Board
(2) Puff Pastry on Board

 

 

 

 

Apples down the Center and Pastry Cut
(3 & 4) Apples down the Center and Pastry Cut
Finishing the Braid
(5) Finishing the Braid
Baked Braid
Baked Braid

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