Apple recipes from around the U.S.A

Sep 20 2006

Published by Anne-Marie at 5:26 am under Recipes

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You know what happens when you Google "apple recipes"? You get over 2.14 million references, many of which are state apple recipe links. So join me on a short tour of apples around the U.S.A.

Washington State
The Washington Apple Commission’s gorgeous website is a terrific reference for any kind of apple recipe, from bars and snacks, to lowfat recipes, to entrees. There’s even a kids’ section that has a kid-friendly recipe for caramel candied apples and activities, like coloring and trivia. Recipes that stood out for me were Golden Delicious Risotta and this one for Washington Apple Pizza.

Washington Apple Pizza
(Photo courtesy of the US Apple Association)
Serves 6

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1 16-ounce package pre-cooked pizza crust
1 Jonagold or Golden Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese.

Directions:

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, onion, and dill; mix well. Spread on pizza crust.
Layer apple and red pepper on top of cheese mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts and pizza is heated through.

Nutritional Information:
Protein: 11g; Fat: 6g; Carbohydrate: 31g; Fiber: 1g; Sodium: 369mg; Cholesterol: 11mg; Calories: 216.

North Carolina
I like this apple recipe from the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Resources:

Baked Apple Dumplins with Lemon Sauce
(Photo courtesy of AOL Food)
Yield: 7 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
7 teaspoons butter, softened
7 medium apples, cored, peeled
2 cups buttermilk baking mix
1/3 cup ice water
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon flavoring

Directions:

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 2 teaspoons brown sugar mixture in each apple.
Combine baking mix, 1/3 cup ice water and oil in bowl; mix well. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on floured waxed paper. Cut into 7 squares.
Place 1 apple on each square. Bring corners up to enclose apples; fasten with toothpicks. Place in greased 10×10-inch baking dish.
Combine 2 cups water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of cold water. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon flavoring. Pour over dumplings.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Approx Per Serving: Cal 471; Prot 2.9 g; Carbo 88.7 g; T Fat 13.1 g; Chol 14.8 mg; Potas 267.0 mg; Sod 525.0 mg.

Maryland
Maryland’s Apple Promo Board has an online collection of Maryland apple recipes including several apple recipes for kids, like this one for Apple Jello Giggles.

Apple Jello Giggles
Fun for kids, but also makes an attractive garnish for a meat platter. Vary the flavors of gelatin and use both red and yellow apples for a variety of color combinations.

Ingredients:

1 package (3 oz.) gelatin, any flavor
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water

Directions:

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water and set aside.
Core apples leaving bottom of apple intact. Hollow out some of the apple flesh to make room for gelatin.
Pour gelatin in apple and place apples in individual bowls to keep them upright. Chill until gelatin is firm.
Cut in wedges to serve.

Virginina
Are you appled out yet? I hope not because VirginiaApples.org has some easy apple recipes including Slow-Cooked Apple Butter, Apple Brown Betty, and Apple Chicken Stir Fry.

New York
The land of the Big Apple has the NY Apple Country recipes including Apple Meatloaf, Apple Smothered Pork Chops, and Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole.

Vermont
VermontApples.org features several apple recipes like Curried Apple Soup, Kuchen, and Apple Cranberry Jelly (make sure your popup blocker is turned off to view the recipes).

Michigan
Lots of yummy apple recipes at MichiganApples.com