Deliciously Simple Apple Slice Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you make apple slices taste better? ›

Apples will turn brown in milk. This is due to the fact that milk, contrary to popular belief, isn't acidic and will therefore cause apples to oxidize and darken.

To use this method to prevent apples from turning brown, create a water bath for your apple slices with a ratio of 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of water. Soak the apple slices for 3 to 5 minutes, then drain and rinse them. This simple step should keep your apples from browning for several hours.

To thinly slice an apple, remove the stem and cut in half from stem top to bottom. Then, take one half and cut slices as thinly as you can. A sharp knife is helpful for this job, and you can also cut the apple half in half again to have less fruit to work with.

If submerging the apples, add 2 tablespoons lemon (or other citrus) juice to the water to further discourage browning. Let them soak in the lemon water for 1–3 minutes, drain, and rinse. Or simply squeeze the juice of a lemon, lime, or orange directly onto the surface of the cut apples.

Allspice – Complex and Fragrant. With its blend of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg notes, allspice is ideal for deepening apple flavors. Explore whole organic allspice berries for an authentic taste. Gently crush the berries to release their flavors before adding them to apple dishes, such as pies or ciders.

Use cold 40 percent syrup (3¼ cups sugar to 5 cups water). To prevent browning, add ½ teaspoon (1,500 milligrams) of ascorbic acid to each quart of syrup. Slice apples directly into syrup in container starting with ½ cup of syrup in a pint container. Press fruit down in container and add enough syrup to cover.

Yes, it is safe to eat apple and milk together. In fact, many people enjoy eating apples with milk or adding milk to apple-based recipes such as apple pie or apple crisp. However, some people may have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance and should avoid consuming milk.

Can dogs eat apples? Yes, apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet. They provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and can help freshen their breath.

Your cut and sliced apples should be stored in resealable bags or airtight containers, then stored in the refrigerator for three to five days. Left untreated, the cut surfaces of the apples will begin to turn brown very soon after slicing. Before refrigerating, take a few extra minutes to prevent apples from browning.

What apples don't turn brown when sliced? ›

Opal apples aren't the only ones resistant to browning. There also is the Arctic apple produced by the Canadian company Specialty Fruits, Inc. — but they're genetically modified. Specialty Fruits uses gene silencing to produce an apple resistant to browning.

Mix 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1 cup of cool water until dissolved. Add your sliced apples and soak for about 10 minutes. Drain the apples and store in an airtight container for up to a week. If you're packing the apples in a lunch box right away, give them a rinse under cool water.

If you're slicing up an apple for a snack, large pieces about ½” thick are probably ideal. But if you're going to use the slices in a recipe or to decorate a charcuterie board, you may want to take the time to create thin, even slices for a better presentation.

Fall is not complete without apple pie! This just might be my personal favorite way to use up old apples. Grating apples into muffin batter adds texture to them as well as makes them incredibly moist and tender. For the easiest fall dessert, just dump apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter into a dish and bake!

“Slicing fruit allows you to taste the juiciness and flavors of those fruits that come with a thick outer skin—both edible and non-edible,” Shapiro begins. A sense of reward can kick in more quickly due to the bigger and more direct exposure to the juiciness of a given fruit.