When temperature drops, who can resist the crisp, juicy goodness of apples. I can't. But not just any apples, I love apples that are grown right here in New York State. The best apples are found at local farm markets and stands, where they're fresh-picked, and you're likely to find great varieties you'd never see at the supermarket.
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| New York State Apples I personally love Golden Delicious apples. Locals are harder and crisper than the northwestern Golden; they store better, and after they've turned deep gold, they develop an incredible fragrance. I can find local Golden Delicious outside in farmer's markets even into Christmas. They're unbelievably good. And don't be afraid to buy them after a frost; they're actually a lot sweeter and much crisper then. A pie made from local Golden Delicious apples is to die for.  Golden Delicious Baked Apples INGREDIENTS • 4 large good baking apples, such as Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, Winesap and others • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts • 1/4 cup chopped raisins • 1 Tbsp butter • 3/4 cup boiling water • Preheat oven to 375°F. Wash apples. Remove cores to 1/2 inch of the bottom of the apples. With a paring knife, cut out first the stem area, and then the core. Use a spoon to dig out the seeds. Make the holes about 3/4-inch to an inch wide. • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts. Place apples in baking pan. Stuff each apple with this mixture. Top with a dot of butter. • Add boiling water to the baking pan. Bake 30-40 minutes, until tender, but not mushy. Remove from the oven and baste the apples several times with the pan juices. Serve warm. • Makes 4 servings.  |
Baked Winesap Apples
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we LOVE baked apples. thanks for reminding me, it's that time of year again.
ReplyDeleteSorry Mimi, I prefer NY State apples over Washington State.
ReplyDeleteGrazie for this recipe! Our family just went apple picking so I will indeed try this I sent this recipe to my daughter as well!
ReplyDeleteAnn - Thank you for stopping and commenting. The baked apples are delicious. The smell of cinnamon unforgetable.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly how I bake apples, but I grew up with mamma mia baking them without even coring them. My parents had one every night from winter through spring. Simple and so Friulan.
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