with dips or spreads for guests. Apple recipes are overly abundant on the internet. They blend perfectly with other fruits and veg- etables as well and the combinations are never ending. From apple turnovers, apple dump- lings, apple cake, apple cider, apple cobbler, apple crisp, apple fritter, apple strudel, baked apples, apple Danish, spiced apples, apple compote, applesauce cake, apple bread, apple brown Betty to apple slaw, zucchini and apple casserole, there is a recipe including apples for every day of the year. And let us not forget the national treasure of a dessert… apple pie, there are so many variations, one could probably make a new one for each week for a year as well.
Apples for Decorating
Apples have been used to beautify homes and parties for centuries, especially during holidays. They can be fresh and colorful or dried and dehydrated, either way, they aid in creating a timeless design. Fresh apples can be made into garlands, wreaths, and swags, added to flower arrangements or just placed in a bowl to instantly perk up a table. A good rule of thumb when decorating with apples is to spray them and rub them down with a very thick floor wax to prolong their longevity and give them a perfect shine. Dried apples are very popular in arrange- ments, swags and wreaths and may be used as a potpourri (paired with cinnamon and/or cloves). Merely floating dried or fresh apples with fresh flowers in a bowl of water as a centerpiece makes an elegant statement as well.
Apples can also be cored and cleaned and used as mini flower vases or even candle hold- ers, just place a votive candle or electric votive inside and it unleashes a surprising glow. If you are lucky enough to live near or visit an apple orchard, take the time to create wonderful memories with your family and enjoy picking some of nature’s most amaz- ing fruits. Apples are surely one of our most versatile fruits, not only good for your health but an excellent addition to all things food and decorating. Eat them fresh, add them to salads, baked them into desserts, add them to dressings/stuffing or as sides with meats like veal, chicken and pork. Their flavor always makes your taste buds do a little dance. Noth- ing says ‘Thanksgiving’ quite like a cornucopia basket decorated with apples, fruits, gourds and fall leaves. Just by using your imagination you can work apples into every aspect of your lifestyle, from decorating to eating and all things in between. H
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