Fun ways to use apples in cooking
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Apples, apart from the classic pie, can add a special touch to a number of dishes with their distinct flavor and texture.
These five apple recipes, from the sweet to the savory, offer some creative ways to use this timeless fruit in your cooking.
They can shock your taste buds and take your culinary skills to the next level with their creative uses.
Savory twist
Apple and cheddar grilled sandwich
This recipe mixes the sweetness of apples with the sharpness of cheddar cheese, resulting in a delightful contrast.
Just slice an apple thinly and layer it between slices of bread with cheddar cheese.
Grill till the bread turns golden brown and the cheese has melted.
You'll get a warm, gooey sandwich that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors.
Healthy mix
Spiced apple quinoa salad
If you're looking for a healthy option, this spiced apple quinoa salad is just what you need.
Cook quinoa as per package instructions and then toss it along with diced apples, walnuts, cranberries, and spinach.
Stir in some cinnamon and nutmeg for added flavor depth.
Not only is this salad nutritious, but it also gives you a refreshing crunch from the apples.
Sweet delight
Baked apples with cinnamon oats
Baked apples stuffed with cinnamon oats make for an easy yet satisfying dessert or breakfast option.
Just core the apples and stuff them with a mixture of oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter before baking them until tender.
The warmth from the baked apples paired with spiced oats makes for an aromatic treat that's hard to resist.
Flavor fusion
Caramelized onion & apple tart
This tart marries caramelized onions and sliced apples on puff pastry to make for an elegant appetizer or light meal option.
Saute onions till they're golden brown before spreading them over rolled-out puff pastry with thinly sliced apples.
Bake till crispy edges form around soft centers filled by sweet-savory goodness inside each bite-sized piece.