apple Recipes
8 delicious apple recipes from around the world
Apfelstrudel
A classic German Apfelstrudel featuring a delicate, paper-thin pastry encasing a warm, spiced apple filling. This recipe requires patience and a gentle touch for the dough, but the result is a truly rewarding dessert.
Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth)
A hearty and traditional Rhineland dish, Himmel und Erde translates to 'Heaven and Earth,' representing the sweetness of apples (heaven) and the earthiness of potatoes, served with savory blood sausage and caramelized onions. It's a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and rich flavors.
Pastila (Russian Fruit Paste)
A historic Russian confection, Pastila is an airy, dried fruit paste with a delicate texture. This recipe focuses on a classic apple-based version.
Racuchy (Polish Apple Fritters)
Light and fluffy yeast-leavened pancakes studded with grated apple, fried to a golden crisp and dusted with powdered sugar. A beloved Polish treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Szarlotka (Polish Apple Cake)
A classic Polish apple cake featuring a tender shortcrust pastry base and a warmly spiced apple filling, topped with a grated pastry layer for delightful texture.
Tarte aux Pommes
A classic French apple tart, featuring thinly sliced apples arranged in a beautiful spiral over a sweet pastry crust, finished with a glistening glaze. A staple in French patisseries.
Tarte Tatin
The iconic French upside-down apple tart, featuring tender, caramelized apples nestled under a crisp, buttery puff pastry. A delightful dessert born from a happy accident.
Classic American Apple Pie
A quintessential double-crust apple pie, bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon and tender, spiced apples. As American as, well, apple pie itself.