Re: as requested - APPLE RECIPES
Citrus Apple Danish
2 c. finely chopped apples
3 (4 oz.) cans refrigerator crescent rolls
1/3 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. orange juice
In small bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, flour, orange rind and cinnamon and mix well. Separate crescent rolls and place 1 tablespoon filing in the center of each one. Fold the two points of the triangle over to the square corner. Press edges to seal, leaving diagonal slit unsealed. Bake at 350 degrees F. 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice and mix smooth. Spoon glaze over warm rolls. Makes 12 rolls.
Microwave Spiced Mulled Cider
Heat 1 quart apple juice and 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice in the microwave on high until hot. Pour into mugs and garnish with orange slices stuck with whole cloves. Insert a stick of cinnamon into each mug. Makes 4 or 5 servings.
Taffy Apple Salad
1tbsp. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
4 c. sliced, cubed apples (Red Delicious)
8 oz. Cool Whip
Drain pineapple and reserve juice. Combine flour and sugar; mix well. Beat egg; add to flour mixture. Add vinegar and pineapple juice. Cook on low heat, stirring until thickened. Cool. Pour dressing over apples. Mix in Cool Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Apple Raspberry Salad
1 package (3 ounce) raspberry flavored gelatin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup broken pecan pieces
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 package (10 ounce) frozen raspberries or 1 cup fresh raspberries
1 1/2 cups chopped, unpeeled Rome or York apples
In 2 quart mixing bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add frozen raspberries and stir gently until raspberries are thawed. Stir in apples, applesauce, pecans and celery. Pour into serving dish or mold. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until mixture is set. Serve as salad or as an accompaniment to beef, pork or chicken. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings.
Apple Pasta Salad
1 container (8 ounce) plain nonfat yogurt
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 can (8 ounce) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
3 cups diced, unpeeled York or Winesap apples
1 tsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 Tbsp. honey
Thoroughly combine yogurt, pineapple, salt, spices, ginger and honey; refrigerate. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. Cool completely. In large bowl, combine all ingredients including yogurt dressing. Chill thoroughly before serving. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.
Apple and Gruyere Cheese Macaroni with Smithfield Ham
4 Apples (peeled, cored, and diced into small cubes), Fuji or Golden Delicious
8 c. Elbow Macaroni (cooked)
5 c. Half and Half
1/2 c. Smithfield Ham, diced
1 c. Gruyere cheese (grated) for sprinkling on top later
2 Tbsp. Butter (unsalted)
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan on medium to hot heat, melt butter, add ham and apples and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add half-and-half and bring to a boil. Add 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese and bring to a boil again. Reduce to a simmer and whisk until cheese has melted and starts to make a sauce.
Add cooked macaroni and toss until coated well. Pour into a casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese on top. Brown under broiler. Serve hot.
Hot Buttered Asian Cider
Serves 2
16 oz. Unfiltered apple cider
1 t. Chinese 5 spice
2 T. Honey
2 t. Unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Put cider in a saucepan with the honey and Chinese 5 spice and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute. Take off the heat and put in the unsalted butter. Stir until the butter melts and serve.
Sangria
Serves 4
4 oz. Orange juice
4 oz. Cranberry juice
2 Slices Lime, Lemon, Orange (each)
4-6 Fresh cranberries (optional)
Ice
1 bottle Alpenglow Classic Blush Sparkling Apple cider
Place orange juice, cranberry juice and fruit slices into a pitcher. Add ice and pour whole bottle of sparkling apple cider over the rest of the ingredients. Stir with a spoon and serve in wineglasses.
Apple Mimosa
Serves 1
1/2 oz. Orange Juice
6 oz. Alpenglow Sparkling Apple Cider (original)
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