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Cooked Apples

This is an old southern favorite! We called them fried apples when I was growing up.  Its kind of like apple pie filling without the crust. But in the south, its a side dish. Someone gave me some apples, so of course, I made fried apples. They were so good, I was eating them right…

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Spicy Apple Crisp

    6 to 8 cooking apples 1 cup flour 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 peel of one lemon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice   Peel, quarter and core cooking apples. Cut apple quarters into thin slices and place in a bowl. Blend…

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baked apples

Speedy Stuffed Baked Apples

  2 Golden Delicious, Fuji apples 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 Tablespoon raisins (optional) 1 Tablespoon chopped pecans 1/8 teas. Ground nutmeg ½ teas. Cinnamon 2 teaspoons butter   Core the apples, but leave the bottom intact In a bowl, mix the sugar, raisins, nutmeg, and cinnamon Spoon this mix into the center of the…

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apples

Apples

 

 

Apples and grapes contain anti-inflammatory compounds that help stop swelling of nasal passages. They help relieve diarrhea. And apples are rich in fiber.

Recent studies show that apples may improve brain health by promoting memory and learning and reduce oxidation cell damage in the brain. Apples rank among the top three fruits in total phenolic content, an important class of phytonutrients which reduce risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

 

 

Vinegar is a natural antibiotic. It triggers your immune system to stops the growth of microbes.

Vinegar also helps stop sugar level surges after a meal.

But apple cider vinegar is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals and has been used for centuries to heal all sorts of ailments.

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Red Cabbage and Apples

Red Cabbage and Apples

    This goes great with grilled sausage, or chicken, or steak, or…   1 medium head of red cabbage 2 tart green apples – cored and thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions – thinly sliced 1 Tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon caraway seeds ½ teaspoon ground coriander 1/8…

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Quick Apple Pancake

  This is a faster version of the Puffy Apple Pancake. It’s OK. Not as good as the real thing – but nothing ever is…    2 medium apples 3 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup Bisquick 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 Tablespoon sugar   Core apples. Cut each into…

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Puffy Apple Pancakes

  3 eggs 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 Tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 medium apples 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup concentrated apple juice   Preheat oven to 425. preheat a 10″ oven proof skillet. Beat the eggs lightly. Add milk, flour and…

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Pork and Apple Skillet

  4 pork chops (¾” thick) 1 onion sliced 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 2 cup chicken broth 2 red apples, sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves   Melt just enough butter in a large skillet to coat bottom of pan. Cook chops over medium heat 4 minutes on each side, or…

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Lunchbox Apple Harvest Salad

    This is a great satisfying lunch!   1 large granny smith apple cut into thin wedges (12 or more) ¼ cup red grapes 1 cup turkey cubes 2 cups lettuce (anything but iceberg) ¼ cup cheese cubes 1 tsp. crumbled bacon 2 Tablespoons Ranch dressing 2 containers   Place 1 tablespoon of the…

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