Apple Cookbook [Paperback]

Olwen Woodier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Honey Crisp. Puritan. Fuji. Twenty-One. Rhode Island Greening. Newtown Pippin. Jerseymac. What's a cook to do with the varieties of apples appearing at supermarkets, orchards, and farmer's markets all over North America?

Apples most often bring to mind sweet desserts, such as pies and cakes, but their superb texture and flavor can also be used to great effect in savory dishes. Grated, sliced, or cubed, an apple adds instant flavor without overwhelming other ingredients.

Apple Cookbook includes more than 150 recipes such as Breakfasts: Sausage and Apple Omelets, Apple Corn Hotcakes, and Apple Raisin Turnovers. Starters: Prosciutto Apple Wedges and Apple Cheese Spread. Soups: Black Bean and Mulligatawny. Salads: Potato Apple Salad, Apple Slaw, and Curried Chicken Salad. Side Dishes: Maple Sweet Potato Casserole and Sausage and Apple Stuffing. Entrees: Cod and Apple Curry, Beef and Apple Deep Dish Pie, and Lamb Stew. And, of course, Desserts: Apple and Raisin Deep Dish Pie, Apple Crumb Pie, Apple Cranberry Meringue Pie, Apple Sauce Tart, Hank Keenan's Peach and Apple Pie, Apple Cream Cheese Tart, French Apple Tart, and Pumpkin-Apple Pie. Top the classic Harvest Apple Pie with a slice of Vermont Cheddar cheese, and the pie still represents the best of American cooking - simple and delicious.

First published in 1984, the Tastemaker Award-winning APPLE COOKBOOK has been completely revised and updated. Gene Shalit of NBC's Today Show says, "bushels of good recipes...this bounty of apple ideas is a pick of the cookbook crop."

Editorial Reviews

Review

“…Woodier has written the ‘everything you wanted to know about apples but were afraid to ask’ book with maximum efficiency, and recipes that scream, ‘try me.’” – Providence Journal

 

“… a handsome collection of information and recipes about that American favorite – the apple.” – Fruit Gardener

 

“… easy to read, and a pleasure to browse.” – Fruit Gardener

 

“…will make you a bona fide expert…” – San Jose Mercury News

 

“… the perfect way to enjoy the fall harvest all year long.” – Jewish Journal

 

“… everything from apple tips to trivia.” – St. Petersburg Times

 

“… an extensive recipe resource for apple fanciers…” – Omaha World-Herald

 

“ …  a useful seasonal book with simple delicious recipes for the bounty of fall … ” — Rockland Journal News

 

Review

"If, in fact, an apple a day keeps the doctor away (and there is considerable evidence to support this view), then Olwen Woodier is my kind of doc."
—Burt Wolf, James Beard Award-winning TV food journalist

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580173896
• ISBN-13: 978-1580173896
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Fruits

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Who Doesn't Like Apples?, June 1, 2007

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This review is from: Apple Cookbook (Paperback)

I bought this book after buying Olwen Woodier's other cookbook, Peaches and Other Juicy Fruits. Like the Peaches book, this features recipes all having to do with fruit, in this case, apples.

There are ten chapters, seven of which feature recipes.

Apple History - Some interesting facts about apples, not really needed, but I always enjoy reading through this kind of thing.

Cooking with Apples - What to buy and how to store.

Apple Breakfasts and Breads - 22 recipes for egg dishes, muffins, and other breads. Recipes include; Apple and Puff Omelette, Apple Cheddar Crepes, and Apple-Banana Bread.

Apple Drinks and Snacks - 12 recipes for different drinks, some with alcohol, and assorted snacks and appetizers. Recipes include; Apple Eggnog, Apple Cheese Spread, and Hot Fruit.

Apple Salads and Sides - 21 recipes for vegetable and fruit sides and salads. Recipes include; Stuffed Apples, Apple and Sweet Potato Puree, and Cornbread Apple Stuffing.

Apples Make the Meal - 20 recipes for soups, beef, pork, chicken, and fish entrees. Recipes include; Zucchini and Apple Soup, Grilled Tuna with Apple Chutney, and Cider-Braised Chicken.

Apple Pies and Cakes - 27 recipes, some of which are for doughs and crusts. Recipes are for the expected apple pies as well as for some more innovative dishes. Recipes include; Apple Cream Cheese Tart, Pumpkin - Apple Pie, and Applesauce Gingerbread.

Apple Desserts - 30 recipes for all desserts that are not pies or cakes. Recipes include; Apple Molasses Cookies, Maple Apple Crisp, and Apple - Cinnamon Souffle.

Preserving the Apple Harvest - Canning and freezing apples tips, as wells as 6 recipes for jams, jellies, and chutneys.

Meet the Apples - Lists and describes all of the different varieties of apples, as well as a helpful chart listing the seasons, and how the certain varieties are at freezing, eating, and used in different dishes. I believe this chapter would of done better at the begining of the book.

Overall, this is a very good, fun cookbook. I'd definatly buy it if you're interested in cooking with fruit, love apples, or just want another cookbook. The only drawback of this book is the lack of having any color photos.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Different apple recipes, November 17, 2003

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Emily (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple Cookbook (Paperback)

I love to add apples to recipes when cooking and this book has recipes that I wouldn't have thought to add apples to. While it has some typical apple recipes in it, be expected to find some unique dishes as well. The cookbook is easy to follow and has recommendations for which apples to use in each recipe.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sure fire winner !, December 30, 2006

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K. Bernauer (Chugiak , Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Cookbook (Paperback)

This cookbook is a treasure ! I've made nearly all the recipes included.
The apple blackberry jam is a crowd pleaser and one I've added to my " make every season list ". Try it, you'll never make plain blackberry jam again. I've purchased at least 10 of these books for gifts also. All Olwen Woodier cookbooks are easy to follow and classics. 5 stars are not enough.