What can I do with ugly apples?
I don’t know how many other people have ugly apples, but if you do, please don’t throw them away: try this! The ugliest useable apples go into the Sauce/Jelly pile (this is a very complicated pile system) while the prettier ones go into the Pie/Jelly pile (that’s Apples Part Two, coming soon).
Why is it called Dorset apple cake?
Why Dorset? Most apple growing counties in the UK make some kind of apple cake and I came across recipes from Somerset, Devon and Kent as well as further afield. There is some variation, for example cider is often included in the Somerset cake, but for the most part, these cakes resemble the Dorset version.
Is Apple scab safe to eat?
Apples with scab are perfectly fine on the inside, and still good to eat. The apple interior is not affected, so look for recipes that will use your apples peeled and cooked.
Can you make cider out of rotten apples?
Bake apples at 200 degrees for 2-3 hours until shrunken and wrinkled, but still chewy. Let apples cool while you prepare the cider. While the cider simmers and when the rotten apples are cool enough to handle, add whole cloves to the eye sockets to give your heads some personality.
Which apples are best for apple cake?
The key to a great apple cake is to use a diverse variety of apples for a mix of textures and flavors: sweet, tart, crisp, and soft. To get the best bang for your apple cake buck, try mixing Honeycrisp and Granny Smith if you prefer your cake more tart, or for a sweeter experience, go with Gala or Fuji.
What is the meaning of apple cake?
Apple cakes are cakes in which apples feature as a main flavour and ingredient. Such cakes incorporate apples in a variety of forms, including diced, pureed, or stewed, and can include common additions like raisins, nuts, and ‘sweet’ spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
Can you eat apples with worm holes?
Your best option is to slice the apples up, cut out the worm tunnels (every bit of them, because they contain worm droppings, ick) and feed the children those; they are fine to eat. Sweeten the deal with honey drizzled over, or yogurt or a sweet salad dressing they can dip the slices into.
What does apple scab look like?
You can identify apple scab by its characteristics: Circular spots are light brown and start to appear on fruit and leaves in early spring. Scabs are sunken, up to ¾” around, dark brown, and make spores in their center.