Apples: From Harvest to Table

by Amy Pennington

Celebrate the variety of apples from the orchard to the kitchen with recipes for both sweet and savory dishes. Apples: From Harvest to Table is a wonderful collection of over 50 seasonal, easy-to-follow recipes for all kinds of delicious apple-based treats. The recipes run the spectrum from breakfast and brunch, salads, starters and mains, to pies, crumbles and cakes, and relishes and chutneys.  

In addition to the recipes, there is information on apple varieties, both heirloom and modern, apple lore and history, and even some fun family-friendly activities and recipes to make with the kids. A handy illustrated chart organizes the apple varieties so it’s easy to choose which is the right one for any recipe you make. With full-color photographs and charming botanical illustrations throughout, this beautiful book is both entertaining to read and practical to follow. So whether you are new to cooking with apples or a seasoned pro, it is sure to be a sweet and savory addition to your cookbook shelf.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published September 10, 2013

Reviews

[Aubrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both the photography and the recipes in this book will have you drooling. The recipes include anything from basic apple juice, applesauce, pie, even apple cider vinegar(!) recipes as well as more sophisticated dishes such as bisteeya and fish tacos (really!) I haven't cooked all the recipes yet, but I'm pretty sure I will. Everything has been delicious so far, especially the ham on apple biscuits. I also appreciated the author suggesting the best varieties of apples to use for each recipe.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up at The Dollar Tree for $1 and it was $1 well spent! I am not much of a cook but I think I could make any of the recipes. They all look delicious! There are 50 recipes including meat dishes, salads, soups, breakfasts, jams/relishes/chutneys, and desserts. I made one dish- the sweet potato & apple hash with egg baskets. It was yummy and healthy! (Better than hash browns and bacon.) I plan on making one of the desserts for Thanksgiving. Lots of choices - apple pie, apple streudel, Apple almond tart, whole baked cinnamon cardamom apples, fried Apple hand pies, plus more. If you are interested in cooking with apples, this is the book for you! This may be the book that turns me in to a cook.

[June Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written cookbook with great photographs and some appealing original recipes. The turkey apple sausage looks like a healthy alternative to store-bought sausage.

I borrowed this book from the local public library.

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[Weatherly Webb · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Heydi Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

50 recipes of Apple perfection! A must buy.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would try some of these. Nice layout. Some interesting tips and comments about apples.

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

The recipes are just strange -not for me- and one is even unsafe.

In "traditional apple butter" she recommends:
"Chop the apples into 1-inch pieces and add to the stockpot. (Yes, core, seeds, and all!)"
then later in the recipe you are to puree in a blender.

Hey kids, apple seeds contain a compound that becomes cyanide. The lethal dose of apple seeds for a toddler starts at 30 seeds. Seeds are generally not a big deal if swallowed whole. When crushed or ground they are not safe.

This recipe calls for 4 pounds of apples. Each apple can contain up to 20 seeds. I would certainly NOT feed it to my babies.



It's this last recipe that gets it 1 star -- otherwise would have been 2.5