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The Apple Lover's Cookbook
The most complete cookbook for enjoying and cooking with apples. The Apple Lover's Cookbook celebrates the beauty of apples in all their delicious variety, taking you from the orchard to the kitchen with recipes both sweet (like Apple-Stuffed Biscuit Buns and Blue Ribbon Deep-Dish Apple Pie) and savory (like Cider-Brined Turkey and Apple Squash Gratin). It offers a full-color guide to fifty-nine apple varieties, with descriptions of their flavor, history, and, most important, how to use them in the kitchen. Amy Traverso also takes you around the country to meet farmers, cider makers, and apple enthusiasts. The one hundred recipes run the spectrum from cozy crisps and cobblers to adventurous fare like Cider-Braised Brisket or Apple-Gingersnap Ice Cream. In addition, Amy organizes apple varieties into cooking categories so that it's easy to choose the right fruit for any recipe. You'll know to use tart Northern Spy in your pies and Fuji in delicate cakes. The Apple Lover's Cookbook is the ultimate apple companion. 110 four-color illustrations
304 pages, Hardcover
First published September 26, 2011
About the author
Amy Traverso
2 books3 followersA life-long apple lover, Amy Traverso is the food editor at Yankee magazine. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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September 14, 2020
I loved this book for several reasons. First, I have a cardinal rule to skip a cookbook if the featured cover photo isn't of the food (think Food Network chefs). Second, the historical and scientific information was terrific, and learning not only about apples native to my region of the country (SE Pennsylvania) but where to find them was valuable to me. I'm a librarian, and if I was going to stock one reference book on apples, this would be it.
Third, the recipes included in The Apple Lover's Cookbook are as varied as the apples! My family loved the vinaigrette salad with blue cheese and walnuts (I used feta because that's what was in the house, and it worked, too), and the German Apple Cake, among others.
If you live in "apple country" in your neck of the woods, you owe it to yourself to get this cookbook.
Third, the recipes included in The Apple Lover's Cookbook are as varied as the apples! My family loved the vinaigrette salad with blue cheese and walnuts (I used feta because that's what was in the house, and it worked, too), and the German Apple Cake, among others.
If you live in "apple country" in your neck of the woods, you owe it to yourself to get this cookbook.
March 25, 2021
I am going to try every apple they mention at the front of the book. It has become my one of my goals in life! This book is very informative, concise and inspiring. I love how they set up the recipe, with a blurb about the recipe, followed by the tips, notes & equipment. I love when they tell me what I need before I become too attached to the recipe.
September 3, 2019
It’s September and apples are plentiful. This is the best cookbook that deals solely with apples. The recipes are amazing! Amy suggests which apples work with each recipe. She even includes a handy chart showing the different categories that apples fall in. My favorite recipes are Swedish Apple Pie and Apple Brownies.
December 1, 2022
There are hardly any photos in this book, and my favorite part, to be honest, was the the quick run-down of each type of apple.
March 4, 2012
Overall, I like this book--and I don't actually consider it to be primarily as a cookbook as the name suggests. The Apple Lover's Cookbook is part history, part entertaining read, and part cookbook. The author covers an introduction to the history of the apple and the incredible genetic diversity. The next time you eat or cut open an offer, consider that each seed is a completely unique item. Each seed would produce completely different apples if grown to that stage--and the resulting fruit may have little or no resemblance to the parent tree. This is an example of the wide-ranging genetics of the apple.
Another aspect of the book that is useful relates to cyclopedic style presentation of types of apples. It starts with a table that contains most varieties of apples and how best to use them. With expanding access to more than the usual types of apples the list is helpful.
A number of the recipes also stood out. While apple recipes are common, it's always interesting to find new ones such as a savory tart with a different, satisfying take on crust flavors. My favorite recipe, however, was the Swedish Apple Pie. You don't even need a crust to make this great dessert. If, however, you're looking for an exhaustive cookbook on apple dishes, this book doesn't qualify. It's actually a well-rounded presentation. The content shines, the recipes are satisfying, and at the very least this book is worth a trip to library. For those who have access to lots of apples or simply enjoying increasing their understanding of favorite foods, read on! For fans of the television shows "Foodology" or "Food Science" you will find this book a satisfying book.
Another aspect of the book that is useful relates to cyclopedic style presentation of types of apples. It starts with a table that contains most varieties of apples and how best to use them. With expanding access to more than the usual types of apples the list is helpful.
A number of the recipes also stood out. While apple recipes are common, it's always interesting to find new ones such as a savory tart with a different, satisfying take on crust flavors. My favorite recipe, however, was the Swedish Apple Pie. You don't even need a crust to make this great dessert. If, however, you're looking for an exhaustive cookbook on apple dishes, this book doesn't qualify. It's actually a well-rounded presentation. The content shines, the recipes are satisfying, and at the very least this book is worth a trip to library. For those who have access to lots of apples or simply enjoying increasing their understanding of favorite foods, read on! For fans of the television shows "Foodology" or "Food Science" you will find this book a satisfying book.
April 13, 2018
The first half of the book contains a brief history of apple growing and info on several dozen varieties. I bought the e-book version for this information alone since I have a lousy memory for varietal names and can never remember which apples are best for which use. (Note to author: How about an app with that info to make it even easier?)
The second half of the book is recipes, both savory and sweet. Usually I don't rate a cookbook until I've made several recipes from it. I have not yet done that, so my rating is for the first half of the book. I have read through the recipes, which are well-formatted and logical. There are a few well-chosen and informative photos. What might have pushed this to an additional star for me is if the index was linked back to the recipes (or if the TOC listed each recipes with links.) An index with only page numbers is pretty useless in an e-book. The "search" function is completely useless in e-books.
I do have several of the recipes marked. Just need to find the occasion to make them and a source for some of the more interesting apple varieties. Local groceries here all tend to have the same three or four mass-marketed boring and bland types. (I am not mail-ordering apples, not with shipping costs what they are.) If I find the recipes disappointing, I'll come back and change my rating.
The second half of the book is recipes, both savory and sweet. Usually I don't rate a cookbook until I've made several recipes from it. I have not yet done that, so my rating is for the first half of the book. I have read through the recipes, which are well-formatted and logical. There are a few well-chosen and informative photos. What might have pushed this to an additional star for me is if the index was linked back to the recipes (or if the TOC listed each recipes with links.) An index with only page numbers is pretty useless in an e-book. The "search" function is completely useless in e-books.
I do have several of the recipes marked. Just need to find the occasion to make them and a source for some of the more interesting apple varieties. Local groceries here all tend to have the same three or four mass-marketed boring and bland types. (I am not mail-ordering apples, not with shipping costs what they are.) If I find the recipes disappointing, I'll come back and change my rating.
February 10, 2015
The book is, of course, a cookbook, and does have a lot of really great recipes, both for things you’d expect like pies and crisps and buckles and whatnot, but also for things you wouldn’t expect, like Bacon-Wrapped Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Curried Apple Hash (I’m SO trying that, and SOON).
But it’s not just a cookbook. In fact, the real value to the book, in my opinion, is in the extensive reference section at the beginning of the volume. The first section of the book includes pictures and descriptions of an exhaustive list of different varieties of apples. I learned so much about apples from reading it. Moreover, and this is really great, I marked the varieties of apples I have seen in grocery stores and markets where we live, so now I know exactly what each one of them is best used for. Just today I found a deal on two different types of locally grown apples, and because I had read the book I knew which of the two varieties I would like better and what sort of recipes would be best to use them in.
{Read my full review here}
But it’s not just a cookbook. In fact, the real value to the book, in my opinion, is in the extensive reference section at the beginning of the volume. The first section of the book includes pictures and descriptions of an exhaustive list of different varieties of apples. I learned so much about apples from reading it. Moreover, and this is really great, I marked the varieties of apples I have seen in grocery stores and markets where we live, so now I know exactly what each one of them is best used for. Just today I found a deal on two different types of locally grown apples, and because I had read the book I knew which of the two varieties I would like better and what sort of recipes would be best to use them in.
{Read my full review here}
October 17, 2012
This book is so cool! It includes a wealth of fascinating material on the history and genetics of apples, along with detailed info and categorization of quite a few common and less common apple varieties. It really inspired me to hunt out some of the more unusual varieties :)
The recipes are also quite good! I have made several, including the oatmeal topped apple crisp, the cider brined turkey w/gravy, the pate, and the braised cabbage/sausage/cider dish. There are many more I plan on making as well!
The recipes are also quite good! I have made several, including the oatmeal topped apple crisp, the cider brined turkey w/gravy, the pate, and the braised cabbage/sausage/cider dish. There are many more I plan on making as well!
September 23, 2015
If you're a cook that loves apples and/or have an apple tree (in other words - what to do with all those apples?) this is a book that you should have.
It also has resources on where to find apples (for those not blessed with a tree), different kinds of apples, as well as her favorite applejack and hard cider suppliers. Fun stuff!
It also has resources on where to find apples (for those not blessed with a tree), different kinds of apples, as well as her favorite applejack and hard cider suppliers. Fun stuff!
March 26, 2022
Am I an apple lover? Every year I want to order bushels of unusual apples from the local farmers market. I have lists of apple varieties and recipes I've tried. I make a killer apple pie. But am I a lover?
Amy Traverso's The Apple Lover's Cookbook: The Classic Guide to Cooking and Eating Apples contains over 100 recipes, plus a brief history and science lesson on apples. The recipes are what you would expect from an apple themed cookbook - pie, muffins, cobbler. There are a few savory dishes, mainly pork related. The majority of the photos come at the beginning when different apple varieties are described in detail. The apple photos are lovely, but it could use a few more photos accompanying the recipes. Interspersed throughout are apple related essays that kept me fascinated, particularly her story about visiting an orchard in New Mexico that sits in the middle of the desert.
I tried five of her recipes. They were unpretentious, concise, and provided reassuring words like "don't worry, there will still be room for the topping." I appreciate that she recommends an apple variety for each recipe. The recipes start with a snappy and charming anecdote about why she chose to include it. I was intrigued, but a bit uncertain, by Traverso's Dutch Baby. Most recipes I've seen use a blender to achieve a smooth batter, but Traverso's recipe only suggests a quick mix. The recipe also says to cook 10 to 14 minutes. I wanted her recipe to work so I could create a fast Dutch baby without having to clean the blender, but my pancake needed 30 minutes to bake and was dotted with flour lumps. It was yummy, but mine needed more time.
The Apple Tea Cake with Lemon Glaze was a less dense pound cake, with only a slight apple flavor. As its name suggested, the glaze was indeed lemon flavored, but it was difficult to describe the cake under it as "apple." I wonder if a tart-tender apple would have produced more apple flavor than the firm-sweet apple recommended.
This book might be worth it solely for the Swedish Apple Pie recipe. In all my time making French, German, and American pies, I somehow completely overlooked the Swedes. This "pie" is like an apple cobbler, but with a delicious sugar cookie topping. The topping stays crisp for days. I also loved it because you can eat it 30 minutes after it comes out of the oven whereas normal pies require hours of cooling.
I thought the Cider-Glazed Root Vegetables recipe was a success. The cider imparts a lot of apple flavor to the vegetables. The dish screams "autumn."
The last recipe I tried was the Cardamom-Apple Souffle Pancakes. They are a bit loftier than traditional pancakes, but not the full out puffball japanese pancakes I've seen all over YouTube. The cardamom flavor was just right and I loved getting a chunk of apple in each bite.
The recipes I tried in The Apple Lover's Cookbook were all tasty. At least one will remain in my rotation. The book definitely has a theme and sticks with it. If you're looking for a book on apples, I recommend this one. I wish I loved apples as much Amy Traverso does, but I'm just an apple liker.
Amy Traverso's The Apple Lover's Cookbook: The Classic Guide to Cooking and Eating Apples contains over 100 recipes, plus a brief history and science lesson on apples. The recipes are what you would expect from an apple themed cookbook - pie, muffins, cobbler. There are a few savory dishes, mainly pork related. The majority of the photos come at the beginning when different apple varieties are described in detail. The apple photos are lovely, but it could use a few more photos accompanying the recipes. Interspersed throughout are apple related essays that kept me fascinated, particularly her story about visiting an orchard in New Mexico that sits in the middle of the desert.
I tried five of her recipes. They were unpretentious, concise, and provided reassuring words like "don't worry, there will still be room for the topping." I appreciate that she recommends an apple variety for each recipe. The recipes start with a snappy and charming anecdote about why she chose to include it. I was intrigued, but a bit uncertain, by Traverso's Dutch Baby. Most recipes I've seen use a blender to achieve a smooth batter, but Traverso's recipe only suggests a quick mix. The recipe also says to cook 10 to 14 minutes. I wanted her recipe to work so I could create a fast Dutch baby without having to clean the blender, but my pancake needed 30 minutes to bake and was dotted with flour lumps. It was yummy, but mine needed more time.
The Apple Tea Cake with Lemon Glaze was a less dense pound cake, with only a slight apple flavor. As its name suggested, the glaze was indeed lemon flavored, but it was difficult to describe the cake under it as "apple." I wonder if a tart-tender apple would have produced more apple flavor than the firm-sweet apple recommended.
This book might be worth it solely for the Swedish Apple Pie recipe. In all my time making French, German, and American pies, I somehow completely overlooked the Swedes. This "pie" is like an apple cobbler, but with a delicious sugar cookie topping. The topping stays crisp for days. I also loved it because you can eat it 30 minutes after it comes out of the oven whereas normal pies require hours of cooling.
I thought the Cider-Glazed Root Vegetables recipe was a success. The cider imparts a lot of apple flavor to the vegetables. The dish screams "autumn."
The last recipe I tried was the Cardamom-Apple Souffle Pancakes. They are a bit loftier than traditional pancakes, but not the full out puffball japanese pancakes I've seen all over YouTube. The cardamom flavor was just right and I loved getting a chunk of apple in each bite.
The recipes I tried in The Apple Lover's Cookbook were all tasty. At least one will remain in my rotation. The book definitely has a theme and sticks with it. If you're looking for a book on apples, I recommend this one. I wish I loved apples as much Amy Traverso does, but I'm just an apple liker.
March 6, 2024
There is beautiful photography, a history of apple-growing regions, and a primer on apple varietals in addition to an array of apple dishes from soups and starters, sides, and entrees before venturing into the expected breakfast and dessert categories. Then finishing with condiments and cocktails.
I loved learning about the various names for fruit corrections such as betties, buckles, grunts, slumps, and pandowdy next to the better known crumble, crisp, cobbler, pie or tart. All the praise, but for my old body this is a heft to lift that would be my only complaint but one worthy of a star demerit.
I loved learning about the various names for fruit corrections such as betties, buckles, grunts, slumps, and pandowdy next to the better known crumble, crisp, cobbler, pie or tart. All the praise, but for my old body this is a heft to lift that would be my only complaint but one worthy of a star demerit.
September 24, 2025
Very Interesting
I think that the history of apples as well as descriptions of apples is invaluable. Such background to learn about apples -who knew? Also I appreciated the listing of orchards that will ship apples, especially those that I never see around my region. I was a bit disappointed not to see one of my favorite apples, which is the Sugar Bee apple. But I think it is a relatively new one to the market. Great variety of recipes. Cannot go wrong with this book for fall recipes.
I think that the history of apples as well as descriptions of apples is invaluable. Such background to learn about apples -who knew? Also I appreciated the listing of orchards that will ship apples, especially those that I never see around my region. I was a bit disappointed not to see one of my favorite apples, which is the Sugar Bee apple. But I think it is a relatively new one to the market. Great variety of recipes. Cannot go wrong with this book for fall recipes.
September 18, 2019
Very timely, this book helped me discover the identity of an apple my younger sister and I recently discovered growing wild in the Upper Peninsula, Bramley's Seedling or the Bramley apple. The photographs for the recipes are tantalizing and I will be making some of them. This was a very well done compendium/cookbook on apples.
December 31, 2020
Part cookbook, part history lesson, this is an interesting, engaging overview. Did you know apples originated in Kazakhstan? I didn’t either... I liked the variety of sweet and savory recipes, and I wish the apple identification were available in a pocket guide to tuck into my purse to take along to the farmer’s market. I don’t know that I will buy a copy of this, but I can see myself checking it out again.
July 6, 2021
I really enjoyed this book about all things apple. There are 35 pages just on all the different varieties of apples, some articles about assorted orchards, and of course recipes from soups to desserts. The recipes are pitched to different skill levels and looked quite tasty. I'm definite.ly trying the curried apple hash
January 11, 2021
Who knew apples and their origins could be so interesting. I really enjoyed reading about apples and want to try many of the included recipes. They all sound delicious. I already made the Apple Brownies and they were delicious.
February 29, 2024
Incredibly thorough description of the uses and characteristics of apples. The photos are beautiful, the recipes are sweet, savory and delicious. This cookbook makes a beautiful gift especially in the fall!
January 9, 2018
Cool apple based book, I like that it spend the space and time on the different varieties. Would check out again when apples are in season.
September 24, 2021
Classic.
October 25, 2022
Who knew apples where so fascinating?
April 6, 2024
Great book, especially if you like to learn more about apples
September 5, 2024
Hardly any photos. Sorry no cook book is getting more than a star if you can’t put photos in for most recipes.
July 2, 2016
Review WIP.
Parts of the reviews are from the status updates I've typed while I was marking my reading progress.
To be absolute honest, if this book reached 500+ ratings and still maintains above 4-star, I might change mine to a 4 to represent a 4.5-star; however, that might not even happen because by then I might feel like changing the statement to "if this book reached 1k+ ratings [...]" lol. Make no mistake I DO love this book very much, but I'd elaborate why I feel it doesn't necessarily deserve a full 5-star shortly.
This is NOT just a cookbook like many have pointed out in their reviews; this is, I would say, a successful attempt of the ultimate guide of apples, their history and treatments, and an epic compile of information and resources. If you are still unsure about giving this book a go, the book's official website (https://appleloverscookbook.com) has generously listed out the table of contents of the book (here) and the list of apple recipes included (here).
Ch. 1 "Introduction"
I'm loving this book from the start! I presume people would usually skip the so-called "introduction", but since it was indeed labeled as "chapter one", I read it, and it was totally worthwhile. It's very educational and you get to learn the history of apples and... well, stuff you may never stop to wonder, like "you actually can't just bury the seed of the apple and expect to successfully grow an apple tree" lol. Want to know how to achieve it then? Read the book! Bahaha. =P
Ch. 2 "Apple Varieties: A Primer "
A breakdown of different kinds of apples! Oh I LOVE the entire chapter and how it's done! This is something I'll def. revisit simply because there's no way to soak in the knowledge in a short time! So many different kinds of apple! lol This chapter seriously opened my eyes; I would not have known theirs so many varieties, I would probably not have recognized some of them as apples either!
Appearances-wise, Arkansas Black and Black Oxford have such deep color that I honestly thought I'd only see it on plums (and by plums I meant the kinds in this image), while Ashmead's Kernel, Blue Pearmain, Hudson's Golden Gem, Pomme Gris, Roxbury Russet, and Zabergau Reinette, to me, have the most unexpected hues... And let's not forget the golden ones: Golden Delicious, Golden Russet, GoldRush, and Grimes Golden... I almost thought I was viewing potatoes! (Speaking of which, can someone write a book about potatoes formatting it just like this book, pretty pretty PLEASE? lmao :3) Meat-wise, Hidden Rose and Pink Pearl gave the utmost pleasant shock! They've lived up to their names, I've simply never imagined apples with any other flesh color!!
Ch. 3 "Cooking Tips and Pantry Notes"
Besides the initial glimpse of prepping an apple (with what I assumed to be an Apple Corer in the first picture), there's no other images of the rest of the tools, which I think in this case it is somewhat understandable as it may be seen as product placements; nonetheless, the descriptions of what they do and the personal recommendations along with the sites provided made up for it. The Apple Corer and Apple Slicer really stood out to me as handy tools.
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Starting from chapter 4 it sort of went downhill to me, as ch.4-10 are the recipes; I skimmed through the recipes part as I have no need of them at the moment, but I found the supposedly first flaw of this book... it's not that the recipes are bad or anything, it is the lack of images that bothers me; sometimes, even without photos of the preparation steps would bug me, let alone not having to know what the end product looks like! I'll be listing out the numbers of recipes and numbers of photos for you to get a clearer picture of what I'm talking about.
Ch. 4 "Soups and Starters"
6 recipes + a single photo.
Ch. 5 "Vegetable Entrees, Sides, and Salads"
15 recipes + 4 photos in total.
Ch. 6 "Poultry, Meat, and Fish Entrees"
13 recipes + 4 photos in total.
(The official website counted it as 11 recipes, as 2 of them are dressing or part of another recipe)
In reality sort of going backwards though =/ because it's 2 photos for 2 dish, so there's actually 11 unknown looking dish from this chapter.
Ch. 7 "Pancakes, Donuts, Biscuits, and Breads"
14 recipes + 6 photos in total; 2 of them are showing the same dish.
Ch. 8 "Pies, Crisps, Cobblers, Buckles, and Betties"
17 recipes + 6 photos in total; 2 of them are showing the same dish.
Ch. 9 "Dumplings, Bakes, Cakes, and Puddings"
21 recipes + 5 photos in total; 2 of them are showing the same dish.
Ch. 10 "Condiments and Cocktails"
9 recipes + a single photo.
WIP
Parts of the reviews are from the status updates I've typed while I was marking my reading progress.
To be absolute honest, if this book reached 500+ ratings and still maintains above 4-star, I might change mine to a 4 to represent a 4.5-star; however, that might not even happen because by then I might feel like changing the statement to "if this book reached 1k+ ratings [...]" lol. Make no mistake I DO love this book very much, but I'd elaborate why I feel it doesn't necessarily deserve a full 5-star shortly.
This is NOT just a cookbook like many have pointed out in their reviews; this is, I would say, a successful attempt of the ultimate guide of apples, their history and treatments, and an epic compile of information and resources. If you are still unsure about giving this book a go, the book's official website (https://appleloverscookbook.com) has generously listed out the table of contents of the book (here) and the list of apple recipes included (here).
Ch. 1 "Introduction"
I'm loving this book from the start! I presume people would usually skip the so-called "introduction", but since it was indeed labeled as "chapter one", I read it, and it was totally worthwhile. It's very educational and you get to learn the history of apples and... well, stuff you may never stop to wonder, like "you actually can't just bury the seed of the apple and expect to successfully grow an apple tree" lol. Want to know how to achieve it then? Read the book! Bahaha. =P
Ch. 2 "Apple Varieties: A Primer "
A breakdown of different kinds of apples! Oh I LOVE the entire chapter and how it's done! This is something I'll def. revisit simply because there's no way to soak in the knowledge in a short time! So many different kinds of apple! lol This chapter seriously opened my eyes; I would not have known theirs so many varieties, I would probably not have recognized some of them as apples either!
Appearances-wise, Arkansas Black and Black Oxford have such deep color that I honestly thought I'd only see it on plums (and by plums I meant the kinds in this image), while Ashmead's Kernel, Blue Pearmain, Hudson's Golden Gem, Pomme Gris, Roxbury Russet, and Zabergau Reinette, to me, have the most unexpected hues... And let's not forget the golden ones: Golden Delicious, Golden Russet, GoldRush, and Grimes Golden... I almost thought I was viewing potatoes! (Speaking of which, can someone write a book about potatoes formatting it just like this book, pretty pretty PLEASE? lmao :3) Meat-wise, Hidden Rose and Pink Pearl gave the utmost pleasant shock! They've lived up to their names, I've simply never imagined apples with any other flesh color!!
Ch. 3 "Cooking Tips and Pantry Notes"
Besides the initial glimpse of prepping an apple (with what I assumed to be an Apple Corer in the first picture), there's no other images of the rest of the tools, which I think in this case it is somewhat understandable as it may be seen as product placements; nonetheless, the descriptions of what they do and the personal recommendations along with the sites provided made up for it. The Apple Corer and Apple Slicer really stood out to me as handy tools.
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Starting from chapter 4 it sort of went downhill to me, as ch.4-10 are the recipes; I skimmed through the recipes part as I have no need of them at the moment, but I found the supposedly first flaw of this book... it's not that the recipes are bad or anything, it is the lack of images that bothers me; sometimes, even without photos of the preparation steps would bug me, let alone not having to know what the end product looks like! I'll be listing out the numbers of recipes and numbers of photos for you to get a clearer picture of what I'm talking about.
Ch. 4 "Soups and Starters"
6 recipes + a single photo.
Ch. 5 "Vegetable Entrees, Sides, and Salads"
15 recipes + 4 photos in total.
Ch. 6 "Poultry, Meat, and Fish Entrees"
13 recipes + 4 photos in total.
(The official website counted it as 11 recipes, as 2 of them are dressing or part of another recipe)
In reality sort of going backwards though =/ because it's 2 photos for 2 dish, so there's actually 11 unknown looking dish from this chapter.
Ch. 7 "Pancakes, Donuts, Biscuits, and Breads"
14 recipes + 6 photos in total; 2 of them are showing the same dish.
Ch. 8 "Pies, Crisps, Cobblers, Buckles, and Betties"
17 recipes + 6 photos in total; 2 of them are showing the same dish.
Ch. 9 "Dumplings, Bakes, Cakes, and Puddings"
21 recipes + 5 photos in total; 2 of them are showing the same dish.
Ch. 10 "Condiments and Cocktails"
9 recipes + a single photo.
WIP
September 21, 2014
This is a grand book for apple lovers - not attempting to copy the title , I truly mean it. With apple season upon us & with a new kitchen, I am ready. One unique aspect to this cookbook is the author uses different types of apples - ex. tender-tart & firm-sweet. She then list the name of the apples that can be used for a particular recipe. For example, Grandma's Apple Crisp recipe calls for 5 large tender-tart & 5 large firm-sweet. The author then lists 3 kind of tender-tarts: McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, and then she lists 3 kinds of firm-sweet: Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Jazz. The author also categorizes firm-tart & tender-sweet. She gives a rather full description of the apples she mentions. Again, for example: best use, origin, availability, season, appearance, taste, and texture. It has all an apple lover would want to know. So far the recipes appear to be straight forward not complicated as some recipes are known to be. A delightful cookbook as well as an educating one. Well recomended !
October 11, 2015
Fantastic cookbook which I checked out from the library and like enough that I'm buying a copy for my own kitchen library! There is a ton of great information about a bazillion different apples, and each recipe gives the apples the author likes to use, and substitutions in case you can't find them. The recipes are delicious and not overly complicated. Today I'm making the Stuffed Apple Cinnamon Buns and I can't wait!
November 30, 2011
Well, a few of these recipes were kind of rinky-dink, probably won't make them. But many of the others were simple and look delicious. I especially liked the full-color apple guide with some new varieties to look for--she even included some specific to my region. I wish there would have been more photos, but a very nice cookbook with some good ideas.
February 12, 2014
Excellent reference book for apples: which ones will keep, which are better for cooking (and what kind of cooking), what characteristics (firm-soft, tart-sweet, etc) does each have, as well as some history. Oh, and there are recipes--last fall, I made my best applesauce so far, on the book's suggestion to use a variety for best flavor. (In the past, I've stayed with a single type.)
March 11, 2018
Hands down the best apple cookbook.
My go-to book for all things apple. Having grown up in apple country, this woman knows what she is talking about.
Not only do her recipes work, she has a way of categorizing groups of apples( with a reference page) so you have many choices of type of apple to choose from in your cooking depending on the recipe .
My go-to book for all things apple. Having grown up in apple country, this woman knows what she is talking about.
Not only do her recipes work, she has a way of categorizing groups of apples( with a reference page) so you have many choices of type of apple to choose from in your cooking depending on the recipe .
October 31, 2011
I really like this book. Most of the recipes are simple and easy to fix. The apple, sweet potato and ginger soup was REALLY good.
This would be a fantastic gift for the person in your life who loves to cook and who loves apples.
This would be a fantastic gift for the person in your life who loves to cook and who loves apples.
November 19, 2011
The type of cookbook you want to own but will never use.
Wish the recipes had been more accessible.
Love the picture dictionary of the apples at the beginning.
Wish I could cut out all of the pictures and post them on my wall.
Wish the recipes had been more accessible.
Love the picture dictionary of the apples at the beginning.
Wish I could cut out all of the pictures and post them on my wall.
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