25 October 2011

Apple Season!

I've been visiting the apple orchards in my area, stocking up on apples for both eating and baking. I like Red Delicious best for eating ... especially when they're crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Bliss!

We're fortunate to be surrounded by apple orchards so there's no reason not to have plenty of fresh apples on hand during the Autumn months. There are a couple that I visit regularly but the one I like best has bushels and bushels of various kinds set out so if you want, you can mix and match different varieties. During the week they put out a metal cash box where you can deposit your money ... completely on the honour system. That's pretty rare these days.

Some of the apples will be made into pies and crisps with the rest being made into applesauce.  There's nothing like homemade applesauce!  It's so easy to do and freezes really well if you want to make more than one batch at a time.  MacIntosh apples are great for making applesauce.  They cook down quickly and have just the right amount of tartness.

Homemade Applesauce
Peel and core 6 large apples.  Slice them into pieces and place in a saucepan with about 1/4 cup water.  Cook over medium heat until they're soft.  Remove from heat and add brown sugar to taste (or leave it unsweetened if you want to use if for baking - applesauce is a great substitute for oil in recipes) and a dash of nutmeg.  Enjoy!

13 comments:

  1. Vee25 October 2011 at 11:40

    Makes me want to head for the orchard! John has been promised an apple pie soon. Do you have a recommendation for what kind of apples to use for a pie?

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  2. Yvonne - Frl. Klein25 October 2011 at 11:43

    Hi Lynda,
    your photos are so beautiful!
    Wish you a wonderful week
    Yvonne

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  3. Rebecca Lewis25 October 2011 at 15:45

    I love apple season too...apple pie, apple crisp, apple sauce, apple cider...YUM! :-)
    Much to my delight our trees (some of which haven't produced much over the last several years) have had a bumper crop :-)

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  4. Tricia25 October 2011 at 19:59

    Your photos look so pretty, Lynda! I love this time of year since it's when my favorite apples come into season...honeycrisp and sweet tango. Have you ever tried either of those? Oh, they're so delcious. I'll have to try your applesauce recipe. My kids would love that.

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  5. Lisa Gordon25 October 2011 at 21:28

    These are wonderful photographs Lynda!

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  6. Lara25 October 2011 at 21:39

    Absolutely beautiful apple time photographs, Lynda! The diptychs look so well paired! I have been eating honey crisp apples all week - sweet as candy! Take care! xx

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  7. Unknown27 October 2011 at 23:02

    Just such gorgeous photos. There is nothing as lovely as the sound of biting into a fresh, crispy apple. You make me want to do some baking myself!

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  8. Tracy28 October 2011 at 07:47

    Oh, I just love apple time! BEAUTIFUL images, Lynda... so cozy. I can almost smell the applesauce! ;o) Sorry slow to visit these days. We've had some family loss recently and it's been a tough time, but getting around now. Happy Autumn Days ((HUGS))

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  9. Georgianna28 October 2011 at 15:05

    My very favorite thing about autumn – picking apples and making applesauce! And I agree about Red Delicious – definitely they have to be cold and crisp. Beautiful images, Lynda!

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  10. Jaime31 October 2011 at 13:57

    These photos are just lovely.
    I have made so much apple crisp this year... and some applesauce. But, being the non cook that I am, I haven't mustered up the courage to try a pie yet. But, I'll bet you make a scrumptious pie!

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  11. Mary1 November 2011 at 01:36

    I never knew this was so easy to make...silly me! hehe. I ordered Macoun apples from the grocery delivery and when they got here they had run out of them and I got none! :( Not even a substitute...apparently there is no substitute for Macouns. oh well!

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  12. raydenzel11 November 2011 at 07:32

    Red Delicious have always been my favorite, Golden Delicious a close second. We used to go apple picking as a kid. But I remember when things were tight, sometimes those picked apples was all there was to eat.

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  13. Red Rose Alley1 November 2011 at 21:53

    Hello,
    I visited your blog today - I saw you on 'Sweet Romantic Notions.' Your photos are so pretty and full of life! Me and my daughters also love photography. In fact, alot of the pictures that are on our blog are taken by us. We would love it if you could visit us and follow. I would enjoy coming back to visit with you. Your camera captures the beauty in your photos, and I think that is something special. I hope to hear from you, and have a lovely evening.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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Thanks for visiting! ♥

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