How to Cook Apples

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The humble apple is the cook's best friend, especially during the winter months. Apples are typically in season during the fall, but they are also plentiful during the winter months. If you are getting bored of eating fresh apple after fresh apple, why not try cooking them instead? There are lots of different ways to cook apples. You will not only end up with a tasty dish, but also something that will keep you warm and cozy on a chilly fall or winter night.

Ingredients

Baking Apples [1]

  • 4 large apples
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) pecans, chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup (40 grams) raisins, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
  • ¾ cup (180 milliliters) boiling water

Frying Apples [2]

  • 4 apples
  • ½ cup (115 grams) butter
  • ½ cup (100 grams) white or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Microwaving Apples [3]

  • 2 apples
  • 2 teaspoons (10 grams) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Stewing Apples [4]

  • 6 cups (705 grams) Granny Smith apples, chopped and peeled
  • ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 milliliters) apple juice (or water)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
Method 1
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Stewing Apples

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  1. To stew apples, you'll need to peel the apples first, then cut them into quarters. Remove the cores, then chop the apples into small cubes.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Apples
    Place a large saucepan on the stove. Add the apples, apple juice, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir everything together until the sugar dissolves, then turn the heat up to high, and wait for the mixture to boil. [5]
    • If you'd like something a little less sweet, you can use water instead of apple juice. Stir the ingredients together
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Apples
    Depending on how thick or thin you cut the apples, this will take between 25 and 45 minutes. [6] [7] Stir the apples occasionally as they cook; this will help them cook more evenly.
  4. [8] [9] This allows the flavors to infuse better. It also allows the apples to cool down to a comfortable eating temperature.
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Method 2
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Baking Apples

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  1. Use a melon scoop or metal spoon to carve out the core; the hole should be about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) wide. Be sure to leave the bottom ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) of the apples intact. [10]
    • Choose good baking apples, such as Golden Delicious, Jonagold, or Rome Beauty. [11]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Apples
    Use a sharp knife to draw a line around the apples, widthwise. Do this several times: near the top, around the middle, and towards the bottom. This will prevent the skin from breaking while the apple is baking. [12]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Apples
    For fancier apples, you can also add some chopped pecans and/or chopped raisins.
  5. Each apple should get about 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
  6. Cut the butter into four, equal-sized cubes, then drop each cube on top of each apple. When the butter melts, it will mix with the sugar, and give you a delicious sauce.
  7. The hot water will help keep the bottom of the apples from burning. It will also mix with the juices released by the apples, and give you a sort of sauce.
  8. They are ready when the flesh turns tender and is easily pierced with a fork.
  9. Take the apples out of the baking dish, and transfer them to a serving platter using a spatula. If you'd like, you can baste them with the juice collected at the bottom of the baking dish.
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Method 3
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Frying Apples

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  1. Wash and peel the apples first. Then, prepare them in one of the following ways:
    • Core the apples, then cut them into rings/slices.
    • Cut the apples into thin wedges. [13]
    • Cut the apples into quarters, then into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thick slices. [14]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Apples
    Tilt the skillet from side-to-side as the butter melts to help it spread evenly across the bottom.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Apples
    You can use white or brown sugar, but brown sugar will give you a better flavor. Keep stirring until the sugar and cinnamon are mixed evenly with the butter.
  4. [15] [16] Turn the apples often with a spatula or wooden spoon so that they get cooked evenly.
  5. Scoop the apple slices out with a spoon, and serve them in a bowl. If you don't want the "sauce" leftover from the apples, scoop them out using a slotted spoon instead.
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Method 4
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Microwaving Apples

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  1. Try to make the holes about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) wide. Leave about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) of the bottom of the apples intact.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Apples
    This will ensure that each apple gets an equal amount of spices.
  3. Each apple will get about 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture. If you need to, gently pat the sugar down into the hole you carved out.
  4. When the apples cook, the butter will melt and soak into the sugar. This will give you a sweet sauce for the apples.
  5. Use a dish with high walls, such as a ceramic baking dish or casserole dish. This will prevent the juices from leaking out all over your microwave.
  6. Keep in mind that each microwave is a little different, so your apples might be ready sooner than that. If your microwave is not very strong, the apples may also need a longer cooking time. They are ready when they turn tender.
  7. There will be lots of steam, so be careful not to lean over the apples while uncovering them. Also, it might be a good idea to let them cool for a few minutes before digging in, as they will be very hot. [17]
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    Most apples can be used in baking but there are some that stay firmer when baked and are thus best. These include: Braeburn, Fuji, Granny Smith, Rome Beauty, Jonathan, Northern Spy, Cortland, McIntosh, Winesap, among others. These apples can be baked whole or added to baked foods such as apple crisp, apple pie, apple cakes, apple cookies, apple sauces and apple sauce.
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      • Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and Rome Beauty are great choices for baking.
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      • You can always cook the apples using any of these methods on their own, without seasonings, such as sugar, butter, or cinnamon. Keep in mind that they won't be as flavorful, however. If the recipe calls for water, however, be sure to add it in to prevent scorching.
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      • Store apples in a cool location, preferably in the refrigerator, away from strongly flavored foods. Refrigerated apples should be eaten within 4 to 6 weeks.
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      1. ↑ http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_apples/
      2. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/230907/southern-fried-apples/
      3. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/18389/microwave-baked-apples/
      4. ↑ http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cinnamon-stewed-apples
      5. ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooked-apples-recipe.html
      6. ↑ http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cinnamon-stewed-apples
      7. ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooked-apples-recipe.html
      8. ↑ http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cinnamon-stewed-apples
      9. ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooked-apples-recipe.html
      1. ↑ http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_apples/
      2. ↑ http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_apples/
      3. ↑ https://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1303/apple-cooking.asp
      4. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/230907/southern-fried-apples/
      5. ↑ https://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1303/apple-cooking.asp
      6. ↑ https://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1303/apple-cooking.asp
      7. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/230907/southern-fried-apples/
      8. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/18389/microwave-baked-apples/

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      One way you can cook apples is by baking them in the oven. First, preheat your oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and wash and core your apples. In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons (56 g) of softened butter, ¼ cup (40 g) of diced pecans, ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar, and ¾ teaspoon (2 g) of cinnamon. Spoon the filling into the center of each apple. Then, fill a baking dish with enough water to just cover the bottom. Finally, set the apples upright in the dish and bake them for 1 hour. You can also cook apples on the stovetop. First, cut your apples into wedges or discs. Melt ¼ cup (57 g) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, spread the apple slices out in the skillet. Cook the apples for 10-15 minutes until they turn gold and soft. To season the apples, sprinkle ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon (¾ g) of ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon (½ g) of nutmeg over them while they cook. For other tasty tips, including how to cook apples in your microwave or in a stew, read on!

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