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    Put Autumn’s apples to work

    Nothing says autumn quite like this sweet, tart, crunchy, juicy fruit. And few fruits are this versatile: Apples work in all-American or French dishes, and in kid-friendly or super-sophisticated treats. You've probably got apples in your kitchen right now -- here's what to do with them.

    Tips:

    Choose Apples with Shiny Skin

    Dull skin is a signal that crispness and flavor are lacking.

    Refrigerate Apples

    At room temperature, apples quickly lose their crispness.

    Prevent Browning

    Dunk cut apples in a bowl of three parts water to one part lemon juice.

    Recipes:

    Classics and Kid-Pleasers

    Caramel-Dipped Apples

    Apple Cobbler Cake

    Apple Galette

    Old-Fashioned All-American Apple Pie

    Savory Spins

    Apple and Parsnip Soup with Coriander

    Apple, Roquefort, and Red Leaf Lettuce with Pumpernickel Croutons

    Pan-Grilled Sausages with Apples and Onions

    Mashed Yams and Apples

    Make It Fast

    Apple Turnovers

    Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup Apples

    Baked Apple

    Cranberry Applesauce

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