Martha Stewart's Best Apple Recipes
Recipe Overview
Overview
Martha Stewart’s apple recipes bring the warmth and flavors of autumn right to your kitchen. The Apple Strudel, with its delicate layers of dough, is a true testament to the art of pastry making. Watching the dough stretch to near transparency is mesmerizing, and the filling of spiced apples and raisins creates a comforting sweetness that is hard to resist.
The Apple Dumplings are another highlight, showcasing whole apples filled with a spiced mixture and wrapped in dough. This dish is not only visually appealing but also offers a delightful surprise with each bite. The combination of baked apples and a buttery crust is simply irresistible.
Lastly, the Apple Cider Donuts provide a fun twist on traditional apple desserts. These donuts are fluffy and flavorful, perfect for a cozy fall morning. The addition of apple cider in the batter enhances the apple flavor, making them a seasonal favorite.
Overall, these recipes are perfect for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying the flavors of fall at home. Each dish showcases the versatility of apples and the joy of baking, making them must-try recipes for any apple lover.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Tip: Simmer cabbage until tender for best results.
Tip: Use a mandolin for even apple slices in cocktails.
Tip: Don't compact the crisp topping to ensure it stays crispy.
Tip: Squeeze lemon juice on cut apples to prevent browning.
Tip: Use a whisk to incorporate air into egg whites for better volume.
Tip: Drizzle oil slowly into the egg mixture for emulsification.
Tip: Use a toothpick to create a spider web design for decoration.
Combine 1.5 cups of unbleached bread flour and 0.5 tsp of fine sea salt.
Tip: Whisk the liquid ingredients together before adding to the flour for better mixing.
Stir the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture.
Use a mixer with a dough hook to knead the dough.
Add 1 large egg, 1 tbsp of vegetable oil, and warm water to a measuring cup and whisk together.
If not using a mixer, pound and fold the dough on a floured surface.
Tip: Knead the dough approximately 100 times for the right texture.
Press the dough into a bowl, cover, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Add water to a pan, then add sliced golden delicious apples, 0.5 cups of sugar, 0.5 cups of raisins, and cinnamon.
Tip: Add more cinnamon than the recipe calls for to enhance the flavor.
Cook the apples until they sizzle, then cover and lower the heat for 10 minutes.
Tip: Let the apple filling cool to room temperature before using.
Stir in 0.75 cups of coarsely chopped walnuts and let the filling cool.
Flour a surface and roll out the rested dough as thinly as possible.
Tip: Use oil on the dough surface to prevent it from drying out while stretching.
Use your fists to stretch the dough from the center outward.
Drizzle a little oil on the stretched dough to prevent drying.
Spread breadcrumbs on the dough, then add the apple filling on top.
Tip: Use convection setting for faster baking.
Tip: Judge doneness by the color of the strudel.
Fold the sides of the dough in and roll it up carefully.
Dock the top of the strudel with openings and brush with butter.
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 30 minutes.
Let the strudel cool slightly before serving.
Core six apples, leaving the stem intact.
Tip: Use a good apple corer to remove seeds efficiently.
Combine 0.25 cups of light brown sugar, 6 tbsp of dark raisins, cinnamon, lemon zest, and softened butter.
Tip: Use an offset spatula for efficient filling of the apples.
Stuff the hollowed apples with the sugar mixture.
Roll out dough into an 8x14 inch rectangle.
Tip: Save dough scraps for decorative leaves.
Cut the dough into equilateral triangles for wrapping the apples.
Make an egg wash with 1 tbsp of cream and 1 egg yolk.
Tip: Make an egg wash with cream and egg yolk for a golden crust.
Place an apple in the center of each triangle, brush edges with water, and fold over.
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-35 minutes.
Combine oats, flour, butter, brown sugar, and salt for the topping.
Tip: Use whole wheat flour for added nutrition in baked goods.
Combine peeled and chopped apples with sugar, cherries, and cinnamon.
Layer apple mixture in a baking dish and top with oat mixture.
Tip: Keep freshly made applesauce in the freezer for future use.
Cover with parchment and foil, then bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
Tip: Preheat the oven to ensure even baking.
Remove cover and bake for another 45-60 minutes until golden.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting.
Tip: Use true cinnamon for a more authentic flavor.
Tip: Add salt to sweet dishes for flavor contrast.
Tip: Remove star anise after cooking to avoid overpowering flavor.
Tip: Use a funnel to fill jars without making a mess.
Tip: Cut vegetables into large pieces for braising to maintain texture.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Nuts
→ Substitution: Sunflower Seeds
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Apple Strudel is a traditional Austrian dessert made with thin layers of dough and a sweet apple filling.
- •Using a variety of apples enhances the flavor and texture of apple desserts.
- •Cinnamon is a key spice that complements the sweetness of apples in desserts.
- •Apple cider can be used to enhance the flavor of apple-based recipes.
