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The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes
From sweet to savory and from breakfast to bedtime, apples take center stage in this fun volume. With recipes ranging from traditional apple pies and crisps to unexpected surprises like Ground Lamb Kebabs with Apple Mint Raita, this new edition of the best-selling classic has been completely revised and redesigned to feature more than 30 new apple-themed goodies. With plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, you’ll be cooking apple-based dishes that you can enjoy with all of your friends.
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First published January 1, 1984
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September 18, 2018
If you're a baker like me, you're always looking for new recipes to try. Apples are a staple in my household, especially at this time of the year, and I was thrilled to read this cookbook. Not only does it describe the best apples to use but the recipes were simply top-notch! I tried many of the recipes and each one was better than the last. My favorite one is the recipe for apple doughnuts. It's now a staple in our household.
This cookbook, while eye-appealing with several photographs, is truly a must-own for all bakers who cook with apples. Consider it the Apple Bible.
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley in the hopes I’d review it.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
This cookbook, while eye-appealing with several photographs, is truly a must-own for all bakers who cook with apples. Consider it the Apple Bible.
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley in the hopes I’d review it.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
July 7, 2015
I love apples. Eating them, drinking them, smelling them. It doesn't matter. Fall is my favorite holiday, and apples and autumn go perfectly hand in hand. I was really excited to get this cookbook, because what could be better than a whole cookbook dedicated to one of my favorite ingredients? Overall, I thought this was a decent collection of recipes.
The book is divided by course for easy navigation. The chapters include an introduction, Breakfasts & Breads, Drinks & Snacks, Salads & Sides, Apples Make the Meal, Desserts, Preserving, and the different varieties of apples. The first and last sections give really good information about apples, including advice on how to store, cook, and prepare them as well as what apples are best used for what type of cooking process or dish. It was mostly things that I already knew, but it was a handy guide to have all the same.
A lot of these recipes were fairly standard and basic, things like granola and yogurt, crepes, and smoothies. While there are more complicated dishes in this book too, I was surprised how many of these recipes were things that I can already make, and don't necessarily need a cookbook in order to make them. The instructions are very short, sweet, and to the point, in a numbered step format. I thought they were a bit too short and not very descriptive, and could have been written better.
Most of the recipes are either vegetarian friendly or very easily adapted to not include meat (minus the chapter on meat dishes). I'm not vegetarian, but it was something that I noticed.
There's a lot of very pretty pictures of different kinds of apples and shots from orchards and things like that. However, there weren't very many photographs of the actual dishes that were being described. I would have liked more of them- a lot more of them. I will say though, that the food pictures that were included were great looking.
Some of the dishes I'd most like to try include Apple Doughnuts, Apple Eggnog, Sea Scallops with Coriander and Cider Sauce, and Apple Cranberry Meringue Pie.
All in all, this isn't a book that I suggest you run out and buy right away. However, it's worth having on hand, especially if you enjoy cooking with apples as much as I do. I think it's a book that is best used by cooks on the beginners' end of the spectrum.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. This review can also be found on my blog, Bitches n Prose.
The book is divided by course for easy navigation. The chapters include an introduction, Breakfasts & Breads, Drinks & Snacks, Salads & Sides, Apples Make the Meal, Desserts, Preserving, and the different varieties of apples. The first and last sections give really good information about apples, including advice on how to store, cook, and prepare them as well as what apples are best used for what type of cooking process or dish. It was mostly things that I already knew, but it was a handy guide to have all the same.
A lot of these recipes were fairly standard and basic, things like granola and yogurt, crepes, and smoothies. While there are more complicated dishes in this book too, I was surprised how many of these recipes were things that I can already make, and don't necessarily need a cookbook in order to make them. The instructions are very short, sweet, and to the point, in a numbered step format. I thought they were a bit too short and not very descriptive, and could have been written better.
Most of the recipes are either vegetarian friendly or very easily adapted to not include meat (minus the chapter on meat dishes). I'm not vegetarian, but it was something that I noticed.
There's a lot of very pretty pictures of different kinds of apples and shots from orchards and things like that. However, there weren't very many photographs of the actual dishes that were being described. I would have liked more of them- a lot more of them. I will say though, that the food pictures that were included were great looking.
Some of the dishes I'd most like to try include Apple Doughnuts, Apple Eggnog, Sea Scallops with Coriander and Cider Sauce, and Apple Cranberry Meringue Pie.
All in all, this isn't a book that I suggest you run out and buy right away. However, it's worth having on hand, especially if you enjoy cooking with apples as much as I do. I think it's a book that is best used by cooks on the beginners' end of the spectrum.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. This review can also be found on my blog, Bitches n Prose.
April 3, 2017
I reviewed this book via Netgalley back in 2015:
If you're a baker like me, you're always looking for new recipes to try. Apples are a staple in my household and I was thrilled to read this cookbook. Not only does it describe the best apples to use but the recipes were simply top-notch! I tried many of the recipes and each one was better than the last. My favorite one is the recipe for apple doughnuts. It's now a staple in our household.
This cookbook, while eye-appealing with several photographs, is truly a must-own for all bakers who cook with apples. Consider it the Apple Bible.
My Rating: 5 stars
If you're a baker like me, you're always looking for new recipes to try. Apples are a staple in my household and I was thrilled to read this cookbook. Not only does it describe the best apples to use but the recipes were simply top-notch! I tried many of the recipes and each one was better than the last. My favorite one is the recipe for apple doughnuts. It's now a staple in our household.
This cookbook, while eye-appealing with several photographs, is truly a must-own for all bakers who cook with apples. Consider it the Apple Bible.
My Rating: 5 stars
May 24, 2021
Some really good recipes for apple lovers.
March 6, 2023
A lovely cookbook that has a extensive history on the cultivation of apples, but it's not boring! The photos are beautiful and the recipes look yummy. Right now I have parosmia, so anything with eggs is out, but as soon as I am over that I am going to bake up some apple treats!
October 14, 2022
2022 Book #51
The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes
by Olwen Woodier (2015)
⭐️⭐️⭐️(3/5)
While reading a novel about an apple orchard, I decided to pick up this cookbook for inspiration. I love reading recipes and gathering ideas for future dishes ( that I almost never make 😆). I wish there were more pictures in this one. I plan to dice or grate apples this weekend and add into some muffins.
🍎 🧁
The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes
by Olwen Woodier (2015)
⭐️⭐️⭐️(3/5)
While reading a novel about an apple orchard, I decided to pick up this cookbook for inspiration. I love reading recipes and gathering ideas for future dishes ( that I almost never make 😆). I wish there were more pictures in this one. I plan to dice or grate apples this weekend and add into some muffins.
🍎 🧁
October 13, 2017
Man, I love apples. This cookbook shows a number of ways to prepare apples for all meals and occasions. Some recipes are easy enough for a kid to do them, and some involve complex techniques. All give inspiration - and make me want to take another trip down to the orchard. The book is short and well-edited, friendly and open, and teaches a lot about the fruit as well.
October 13, 2019
Exceptional book
Everything you'd like to know about apples you will find in this book. Thorough research about the fruit, history, varieties, differences. The book offers multiple recipes for every aspect how apple can be cooked- deserts and savory dishes; how can be stored - preserved, dehydrated...exceptional work of love for the fruit.
Everything you'd like to know about apples you will find in this book. Thorough research about the fruit, history, varieties, differences. The book offers multiple recipes for every aspect how apple can be cooked- deserts and savory dishes; how can be stored - preserved, dehydrated...exceptional work of love for the fruit.
October 9, 2018
Lots to ponder over. I'm a little out of my comfort zone with this being an American book (I'm not American) but when I'm ready to venture into the recipes, I'm sure there will be much to like. It's stirred my curiosity into finding out about British varieties.
September 3, 2020
Good grief! I would never have thought to pair apples with onions or pork tenderloin stuffed with apples. Honestly some of the combinations sound distinctly unappetizing. None of the recipes sounded appealing enough to me to be worth the work, but then I love eating apples whole and raw.
December 4, 2017
This book is a must have for your shelf especially if you love apples and all things apple. I saw a ton of recipes that I need to make ASAP.
October 15, 2019
Apple season!!! I love to find new uses for apples - this cookbooks highlight is the apple sausage strata - delicious breakfast casserole! Yum!!
May 16, 2020
I wish i could give this book 10 stars! The recipes are outstanding.
August 15, 2021
A lovely British-American cookbook.
I was looking for new easy ways to use fresh fruits from my garden.
My favorite was the rhubarb apple slump with the English custard sauce.
I was looking for new easy ways to use fresh fruits from my garden.
My favorite was the rhubarb apple slump with the English custard sauce.
September 17, 2022
Good book!
This was a very interesting and informative book about apples and cooking with apples! I will definitely be trying some of these fantastic recipes!
This was a very interesting and informative book about apples and cooking with apples! I will definitely be trying some of these fantastic recipes!
January 30, 2023
Very disappointed about 5 pictures in the cookbook. Doesn’t entice me to bake anything glad I got it on lone from the Libby app and didn’t buy it.
December 1, 2023
Nice history of the apple with many great sounding recipes which I’m going to try!
October 14, 2021
I tried this cookbook after I went apple picking and saddled myself with a crazy amount of apples. And I actually tried a bunch of recipes. Among them:
The apple egg scramble (good!)
Moroccan chicken: bland
Apple fritters: bad
So I eventually gave up. The best recipes were the simplest ones.
The apple egg scramble (good!)
Moroccan chicken: bland
Apple fritters: bad
So I eventually gave up. The best recipes were the simplest ones.
June 17, 2015
I would like to thank Storey Publishing for allowing me to read an ARC of this book via Netgalley.
For those who don’t think much of apples, or feel you can’t really make a cook book based on this wonderful fruit – think again!
I loved this book… where to start explaining why?
Let’s see… I loved the history of apples and how they are still changing through hybridisation to this day. It was also good for me to see the different varieties of apples they have in America compared to here in Australia.
The lists at the back of the book that describe each apple variety used, as well as a list of what they’re best for is great. I must admit I’ve never seen apples beyond a breakfast, snack or dessert item and so this book really helped me discover the apples full potential.
Recipe layout clean, easy to read and simple to follow. The way a good cook book should be.
Good serving sizes – I have a family of five and so many modern cook books seem to make servings for only 4. Big positive. :-)
Something I really liked was the fact this book wasn’t coming across as ‘let’s shove apples in any old recipe just so we can get it in this book’. No, they chose recipes that, when you read them you wonder why on earth you’ve not put apple in them before. I mean, there are your common things like crumbles, strudels, fritters and so on… but apple scramble or even turkey scaloppini with apple cider and mushrooms – wow! Those sorts of recipes really jumped off the page at me.
Being really taken by some of the recipes meant I would love to just jump in now and give them a go. Add to that what I saw as a bonus at the end of the book where they go through different ways to preserve apples to ensure you get your best out of them all year round – well done. Exactly the sort of thing I like to see as I would much rather eat local and what’s in season. This book supports such principles so gets a big thumb’s up.
If you’re after a good, all round, cook book to help you and your family enjoy the bounty of apples, I highly recommend the Apple cook book. Yes the desserts and sweets look amazing, but this book has so many more recipes to offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And, yes, it does have a Waldorf salad in it… I was asked if there was one by a friend when they heard I was reading a book of apple recipes. Apparently you can’t have a decent cook book (in their opinion) without a Waldorf salad.
The only reason I didn’t give 5 out of 5 stars is simply because it is suited for the American readers and apples. Not a flaw or a fault, but I just couldn’t bring myself to give it the full 5 stars when I wasn’t too sure if I could get my hands on the right apples to replicate some of the recipes.
Another book I would gladly put in my recipe bookshelf – and that’s the biggest compliment I can give as space in that shelf is very limited so I’m rather choosey as to what gets through!
For those who don’t think much of apples, or feel you can’t really make a cook book based on this wonderful fruit – think again!
I loved this book… where to start explaining why?
Let’s see… I loved the history of apples and how they are still changing through hybridisation to this day. It was also good for me to see the different varieties of apples they have in America compared to here in Australia.
The lists at the back of the book that describe each apple variety used, as well as a list of what they’re best for is great. I must admit I’ve never seen apples beyond a breakfast, snack or dessert item and so this book really helped me discover the apples full potential.
Recipe layout clean, easy to read and simple to follow. The way a good cook book should be.
Good serving sizes – I have a family of five and so many modern cook books seem to make servings for only 4. Big positive. :-)
Something I really liked was the fact this book wasn’t coming across as ‘let’s shove apples in any old recipe just so we can get it in this book’. No, they chose recipes that, when you read them you wonder why on earth you’ve not put apple in them before. I mean, there are your common things like crumbles, strudels, fritters and so on… but apple scramble or even turkey scaloppini with apple cider and mushrooms – wow! Those sorts of recipes really jumped off the page at me.
Being really taken by some of the recipes meant I would love to just jump in now and give them a go. Add to that what I saw as a bonus at the end of the book where they go through different ways to preserve apples to ensure you get your best out of them all year round – well done. Exactly the sort of thing I like to see as I would much rather eat local and what’s in season. This book supports such principles so gets a big thumb’s up.
If you’re after a good, all round, cook book to help you and your family enjoy the bounty of apples, I highly recommend the Apple cook book. Yes the desserts and sweets look amazing, but this book has so many more recipes to offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And, yes, it does have a Waldorf salad in it… I was asked if there was one by a friend when they heard I was reading a book of apple recipes. Apparently you can’t have a decent cook book (in their opinion) without a Waldorf salad.
The only reason I didn’t give 5 out of 5 stars is simply because it is suited for the American readers and apples. Not a flaw or a fault, but I just couldn’t bring myself to give it the full 5 stars when I wasn’t too sure if I could get my hands on the right apples to replicate some of the recipes.
Another book I would gladly put in my recipe bookshelf – and that’s the biggest compliment I can give as space in that shelf is very limited so I’m rather choosey as to what gets through!
January 26, 2015
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The Apple Cookbook is everything I look for in this type of book: beautifully presented, with background information on the subject, plenty of photographs of the recipes, breadth of recipes from easy to difficult, and a layout that ensures the recipes are easy to recreate/follow. In other words, this is a keeper!Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to apples; Chapter 2: Apple breakfasts and breads; Chapter 3: Apple drinks and snacks; Chapter 4: Apple salads and sides; Chapter 5: Apples make the meal; Chapter 6: Apple deserts; Chapter 7: Preserving the apple harvest; Chapter 8: Meet the apples: apple varieties.
The presentation of this book is quite lovely: different font sizes and colors along with page after page of photographs make this cookbook colorful and inviting. I always look forward to cookbooks with images - I need to know what the final product should look like and how it should be presented.
The recipes themselves are also nicely laid out. A call out box has the ingredients, each listed in italics and in a soft red. Steps are listed in numerical short paragraphs in green and black. A short introduction gives more information on the recipe and a large patterned green box has the recipe title and yield. Each recipe gets its own page - making them exceedingly easy to follow and not crowded.
The diversity of the recipes is impressive - I didn't see any that felt like 'filler' or stuck in there to bulk up to the 125 count. Nor are there many duplicates (e.g., there are only two types of applesauce recipes). In some recipes the apple is a main ingredient and in others, it may provide natural sweetening or zip. Some surprised me but were quite good; e.g., apple meatloaf and sausage and apple omelets were a hit with the family.
Additional information beyond the recipes include background of the apple - cultivation and history, spread, and economics. Canning/preserving, heirloom, organic, storage, and preparation are discussed. There is even a chart on what apple types are best for what purpose: salads, cooking, pies, etc. Various cooking techniques - from microwave cooking to baking are also presented. An appendix with experimental orchard info, apple councils, metric charts, and index are also available in the back.
In all, I was highly impressed and couldn't wait to start cooking the recipes. It's a beautiful book that is a joy to browse as well as use. Incredibly informative as well. Reviewed from an advance reader copy.
January 22, 2016
Lovely and informative book for all the apple lovers!
The authoress is obviously an Apple lover and the love has been well transformed into the pages of the lovely cookbook packed with recipes and interesting information and facts about apples. The book contains 5 recipe chapters: "Apple Breakfasts & Breads", "Apple Drinks & Snacks", "Apple Salads & Sides", "Apples Make the Meal" and "Apple Desserts" and 3 informative chapters: "Introduction to Apples", "Preserving the Apple Harvest" and "Meet the Apples: Apple Varieties". The information runs from how to choose into almost scientific facts into intoduction of varieties and apple-oriented institution (like university programmes and orchards :)) into lovely small facts like that most the apple perfume cells are concentrated in the skin of an apple. Lovely!
And big plus goes for visual, as the book is one of the visually loveliest cookbooks I have ever seen!
As for the recipes - the book is totally packed with them and you would never guess the wide possibilities of cooking with apples! If you are curious and creative person with inclination to try the new things or things with a little twist, this book is for you. Unfortunately, you also should be a seasoned cook, as the techniques are not for the beginners and the pictures of the food are missing - the authoress uses a lot of beautifully shot apple pictures, which adds to the visual quality, but I would love the pictures of the food instead, as I am very visual person and in the need to see the result before starting to cook. But if you have better imagination than me, you will enjoy the recipes.
Some of my favourite recipes are apple snacks, apple salads (like Apple-Tortellini salad), apple soups (like Apple Ratatouille), and, of course, desserts!
The tone is very friendly and authoress offers alot of tips and variations of the recipes.
Some of the food included can be added into a very fit and healthy lifestyle, some are more comfort food :) But all seems like a nice treat!
The authoress is obviously an Apple lover and the love has been well transformed into the pages of the lovely cookbook packed with recipes and interesting information and facts about apples. The book contains 5 recipe chapters: "Apple Breakfasts & Breads", "Apple Drinks & Snacks", "Apple Salads & Sides", "Apples Make the Meal" and "Apple Desserts" and 3 informative chapters: "Introduction to Apples", "Preserving the Apple Harvest" and "Meet the Apples: Apple Varieties". The information runs from how to choose into almost scientific facts into intoduction of varieties and apple-oriented institution (like university programmes and orchards :)) into lovely small facts like that most the apple perfume cells are concentrated in the skin of an apple. Lovely!
And big plus goes for visual, as the book is one of the visually loveliest cookbooks I have ever seen!
As for the recipes - the book is totally packed with them and you would never guess the wide possibilities of cooking with apples! If you are curious and creative person with inclination to try the new things or things with a little twist, this book is for you. Unfortunately, you also should be a seasoned cook, as the techniques are not for the beginners and the pictures of the food are missing - the authoress uses a lot of beautifully shot apple pictures, which adds to the visual quality, but I would love the pictures of the food instead, as I am very visual person and in the need to see the result before starting to cook. But if you have better imagination than me, you will enjoy the recipes.
Some of my favourite recipes are apple snacks, apple salads (like Apple-Tortellini salad), apple soups (like Apple Ratatouille), and, of course, desserts!
The tone is very friendly and authoress offers alot of tips and variations of the recipes.
Some of the food included can be added into a very fit and healthy lifestyle, some are more comfort food :) But all seems like a nice treat!
February 19, 2015
I received a copy of this book through the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love cookbooks, and this is no different. I always find it neat when there is a cookbook that focuses on one specific ingredient, which is in this case, apples. Everyone in my family loves apples, so I knew this would be a hit.
The book starts off with a cute little history and the origin of the apple. This makes for a nice light reading experience before you jump right into the recipes in the book. It has some information on the size of apples, and the different kinds of apples (I already knew there were many, but this book has helped me figure out what each kind of apple is good for).
Hopping into the recipes is the fun part. There are a few different categories, such as breakfasts and breads (apple and sausage omelette, apple griddle scones, and apple coffee cake - yum), drinks (such as apple tea, frosty apple shakes, and apple smoothies), salads, meals, pies and cakes, and desserts.
This book has so many unique and delicious ideas. The only thing I didn't like about the book was that there wasn't any nutrition information in the recipes. I really like having the ability to easily calculate the amount of calories, sodium, etc.
This book was a great, creative recipe book for apples, and I recommend it to anyone who loves all things apple.
I love cookbooks, and this is no different. I always find it neat when there is a cookbook that focuses on one specific ingredient, which is in this case, apples. Everyone in my family loves apples, so I knew this would be a hit.
The book starts off with a cute little history and the origin of the apple. This makes for a nice light reading experience before you jump right into the recipes in the book. It has some information on the size of apples, and the different kinds of apples (I already knew there were many, but this book has helped me figure out what each kind of apple is good for).
Hopping into the recipes is the fun part. There are a few different categories, such as breakfasts and breads (apple and sausage omelette, apple griddle scones, and apple coffee cake - yum), drinks (such as apple tea, frosty apple shakes, and apple smoothies), salads, meals, pies and cakes, and desserts.
This book has so many unique and delicious ideas. The only thing I didn't like about the book was that there wasn't any nutrition information in the recipes. I really like having the ability to easily calculate the amount of calories, sodium, etc.
This book was a great, creative recipe book for apples, and I recommend it to anyone who loves all things apple.
June 10, 2015
In the Netherlands, apples are a big thing. If you don’t eat one regularly it is thought of as weird, and no birthday party goes by without a big piece of traditional apple pie. There stops the Dutch culinary tradition, however. Dutch cuisine is virtually non-existent and most cooking inspiration comes from abroad. But this book might be the change. Finally, something else we can do with our apples!
Having been a vegetarian for a big part of my life, I missed the vegetarian dinner options! There is only the Apples Make the Meal section, but that only has meat dishes. And I can come up with a lot of tasty vegetarian dishes too, like wraps with veggies, apple and yoghurt sauce. Or in a curry or other rice dish.
It is also a pity that hardly any of the recipes are accompanied by a photo of the particular dish. The photos that are there are extremely beautiful, I just wished there were more.
The recipes gave me really great (and easy) ideas for some of the stuff that I already make regularly. For example the Iced Apple Tea, which is basically the iced tea that I usually make but now with some apple juice. And it tastes delicious! Most of them only use basic ingredients and techniques, so they are easily accessible to anyone who’s interested.
Having been a vegetarian for a big part of my life, I missed the vegetarian dinner options! There is only the Apples Make the Meal section, but that only has meat dishes. And I can come up with a lot of tasty vegetarian dishes too, like wraps with veggies, apple and yoghurt sauce. Or in a curry or other rice dish.
It is also a pity that hardly any of the recipes are accompanied by a photo of the particular dish. The photos that are there are extremely beautiful, I just wished there were more.
The recipes gave me really great (and easy) ideas for some of the stuff that I already make regularly. For example the Iced Apple Tea, which is basically the iced tea that I usually make but now with some apple juice. And it tastes delicious! Most of them only use basic ingredients and techniques, so they are easily accessible to anyone who’s interested.
March 23, 2015
I received a digital version of this book from NetGalley in return for a fair and honest review.
As someone with apple trees and the harvest that goes with it, I'm always looking for new ways to use up my surplus apples. The books describes the different apple varieties and the history of the apple in America and then the fun starts! An abundance of glorious recipes with stunning photography of apple breakfast recipes, drinks, snacks, deserts, cakes, pastries, salads and as part of a main meal. Never again will you look at the humble apple in the same light. The apple puff omelette sounds scrumptious as do the Potato and apple Latkes and well, pretty much all the recipes in the book! I particularly liked this book because there were so many unusual recipes. This book would be a welcome addition to anyones recipe book collection and I for one can't wait for the apple harvest so I can start trying them out.
As someone with apple trees and the harvest that goes with it, I'm always looking for new ways to use up my surplus apples. The books describes the different apple varieties and the history of the apple in America and then the fun starts! An abundance of glorious recipes with stunning photography of apple breakfast recipes, drinks, snacks, deserts, cakes, pastries, salads and as part of a main meal. Never again will you look at the humble apple in the same light. The apple puff omelette sounds scrumptious as do the Potato and apple Latkes and well, pretty much all the recipes in the book! I particularly liked this book because there were so many unusual recipes. This book would be a welcome addition to anyones recipe book collection and I for one can't wait for the apple harvest so I can start trying them out.
May 18, 2015
I received an e-copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for a review.
Apples are one of my favorite fruits. They're crunchy, juicy, are nice to look at, and are portable and awesome. I love to eat and cook with them. It's one of the staple foods in my house.
This is a decent cookbook. It starts off with a bit of apple background, then gets into the recipes. The recipe pages also have little apple factoids on them.
There are recipes for every meal, and they range from savory to sweet. I liked that there were nice, clear photos of the finished dishes.
The end has a bit more on apple varieties and such.
Apples are one of my favorite fruits. They're crunchy, juicy, are nice to look at, and are portable and awesome. I love to eat and cook with them. It's one of the staple foods in my house.
This is a decent cookbook. It starts off with a bit of apple background, then gets into the recipes. The recipe pages also have little apple factoids on them.
There are recipes for every meal, and they range from savory to sweet. I liked that there were nice, clear photos of the finished dishes.
The end has a bit more on apple varieties and such.
January 3, 2016
The Apple Cookbook by Olwen Woodier
Storey Publishing, 3rd Edition, 2015, Library
The book begins with a brief history of the development of various varieties of apples. Then the book provides recipes using apples for breakfast, drinks, snacks salads, sides, main dishes and desserts. The last couple of sections deal with preserving apples and another section called “Meet the Apples” which includes photographs (though I would have appreciated more. I first had this book out from the library, but I liked this book so much I ordered it from Amazon
Storey Publishing, 3rd Edition, 2015, Library
The book begins with a brief history of the development of various varieties of apples. Then the book provides recipes using apples for breakfast, drinks, snacks salads, sides, main dishes and desserts. The last couple of sections deal with preserving apples and another section called “Meet the Apples” which includes photographs (though I would have appreciated more. I first had this book out from the library, but I liked this book so much I ordered it from Amazon
July 24, 2010
This is a great little book (under 200 pp) filled with a variety of apple recipes - from apple pie to apple cake to apple fritters to apple chutney - that are mostly easy to make. It has found its own place on my cookbook shelves, and I look forward to trying more of the recipes.
In addition to the recipes, it's also a little primer on apple varieties - for each variety, it gives a little history and then ends with a chart that shows the best uses for each variety.
In addition to the recipes, it's also a little primer on apple varieties - for each variety, it gives a little history and then ends with a chart that shows the best uses for each variety.
May 5, 2015
What a great reminder to eat healthy apples! This cookbook is more than recipes. It has a rundown of the different varieties, storage and canning tips, and all sorts of apple related goodies. There is a full complement of desserts, but there are also many other recipes that show how you can add the versatile apple into just about any savory meal. I've made three of the recipes so far, and while not inspired, they were all highly edible, and I've been using more apples overall.
January 6, 2015
*Received from NetGalley*
This was a great cookbook. I mostly used the breakfast and dessert sections, but this cookbook provided new and interesting apple recipes. There wasn't anything too complicated to where I don't think I would be successful in following the recipe. I can't wait to try some out.
This was a great cookbook. I mostly used the breakfast and dessert sections, but this cookbook provided new and interesting apple recipes. There wasn't anything too complicated to where I don't think I would be successful in following the recipe. I can't wait to try some out.
April 22, 2015
I received an ARC of this book.
A refreshing look at the much-loved fruit. Apple Puff Omelet, Apple Ratatouille and many more recipes will tempt you to make use of the bounty of apples this summer/fall.
Also contains lots of information on apple varieties and their suggested uses. Another great publication from Olwen Woodier.
A refreshing look at the much-loved fruit. Apple Puff Omelet, Apple Ratatouille and many more recipes will tempt you to make use of the bounty of apples this summer/fall.
Also contains lots of information on apple varieties and their suggested uses. Another great publication from Olwen Woodier.
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