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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