Apple jam anyone?

**ajj1001** · 09-30-2009, 04:28 PM

Or is it called apple butter? Can any US members let me know if this is nice? I have a glut of windfall apples from the garden and need something to do with them. I've found a US recipe that seems to use up oodles of them. Before I go peeling them and cooking up for hours, is it worth bothering? Never heard of it. let alone tasted it!

**Katie** · 09-30-2009, 11:38 PM

Yes, apple butter is yummy! Depending on the recipe of course, but the one I used to make up was wonderful on toast or pancakes. It's sort of a thicker jam, almost a compote if we are talking the same language, jam wise

I haven't had any in years...will you have enough to bring over a bottle next spring?

I'll supply the pancakes or homemade bread

**KBear** · 09-30-2009, 11:53 PM

I like apple jelly/jam too.

**ajj1001** · 10-01-2009, 08:35 AM

i'm getting peeling now, i'll let you know how it turns out!

**Cindylou** · 10-01-2009, 08:42 AM

YUM. Let us know how it turns out Alison. A friend of mine sent me a huge box of apples from her orchard last week, and besides devouring them

because they are delicious, she sent me her favorite apple crisp recipe. Seems like the perfect seasonal time to bake one.

**ajj1001** · 10-01-2009, 09:07 AM

Whats apple crisp? Sure I can get hubbie to get more windfalls if I have another recipe!

**Graysonlaw** · 10-01-2009, 09:19 AM

No apple pie??? Of course, it depends upon the type of apple. Do you know what type you have? After visiting many orchards back in MN I realized that there is a definite science to the use based upon type.

Pete

**Cindylou** · 10-01-2009, 09:31 AM

She didn't tell me what type. Good ole' "from the orchard" type.

They taste kind of sweet. I'll have to ask her. Well, I first want to make the apple crisp since she went to the trouble to send her recipe, you know what I mean? Alison, apple crisp is kind of a lazy man's apple pie, if you will....but make no mistake, delicious! You have a mixture of sliced apples with flour, sugar and cinnamon patted in the bottom of an 8 x 8 pan, then you mix up dry oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, etc, and put on top of the apples and bake for 45 minutes, and voila, you have apple crisp! Yum.

**ajj1001** · 10-01-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Cindylou

Alison, apple crisp is kind of a lazy man's apple pie, if you will....but make no mistake, delicious! You have a mixture of sliced apples with flour, sugar and cinnamon patted in the bottom of an 8 x 8 pan, then you mix up dry oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, etc, and put on top of the apples and bake for 45 minutes, and voila, you have apple crisp! Yum.

Sounds amazing, do you have quantities or proportions? I'm all apple pied out as we have had such a good crop, there are loads of pears too so I'm sure if a few of them snuck in it would be ok!

**ajj1001** · 10-01-2009, 09:50 AM

Apple Crisp: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven. Butter or spray with a a 9 inch (23 cm) deep dish pie plate or an 8 x 8 x 2 inch (20 x 20 x 5 cm) baking dish. (Can also make 8 individual ramekins.) Set aside.

For Topping: Place all the topping ingredients (flour, sugars, spices, butter, oats and nuts) in a food processor and process until the mixture is crumbly (looks like coarse meal) and there are no large pieces of butter visible. (This can also be done with two knives or your fingertips.) Set aside while you prepare the filling.

For Filling:Place the apple chunks in a large bowl, along with the berries (if using) and lemon zest. Toss with the lemon juice and sugar. Transfer to your prepared dish Spread the topping evenly over the apples.

Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes (20 - 25 minutes for individual ramekins) or until bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Topping:

1/2 cup (65 grams) all purpose flour

1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar

1/4 cup (55 grams) light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon fresh or ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons (84 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1/3 cup (30 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats

1/3 cup (40 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans