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Pink Lady Apple

  The pink lady variety of apple (also known as a Cripps apple) is an Australian hybrid with a mildly tart, crisp taste. Apples have been revered as the greatest fruit for thousands of years, appearing in Celtic and Greek myths, most often seen as powerful or magical entities. However, as a relatively new cultivar, pink lady apples were first produced for mass consumption in the 1980s (in the United States, the 1990s). All types of apples, including and especially pink ladies, are extremely healthful and tasty. They contain significant amounts of fiber and vitamin C. To receive optimal ..

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  • Microwave Scalloped Apples

  • Source: Food.com

    By Chris from Kansas on  November 14, 2003

    Ingredients:


    8 medium apples, peeled and sliced

    1/3 cup sugar

    2 tablespoons cornstarch

    3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

    2 tablespoons butter, cubed


    Directions:


    Prep Time: 20 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins


    1 Place apples in a 2 1/2 quart microwave safe bowl.

    2 Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples and toss to coat.

    3 Dot with butter.

    4 Cover and microwave on high for 5-10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.

  • Apple sauce

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    Ingredients:

     

    4 Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored and sliced

    1/2 cup water

    1/4 cup agave nectar (if not available use brown sugar)

    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

    1 pinch cloves

    1 inch piece of fresh ginger

     

    Directions:

     

    Prep Time: 15 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

     

    1 Put the apples, ginger and water in a saucepan, cover and bring to boil

    2 Boil over low heat, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

    3 Stir in agave nectar and cook until it dissolves.

    4 Add cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves

    5 Enjoy!

     

  • Spinach, Apple and Pecan Salad

  • Adapted from Food.com

    By Sharlene~W on  May 30, 2002


    Ingredients:


    3 tablespoons olive oil

    1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

    1 tablespoon agave nectar or brown sugar

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

    1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

    1 Pink lady apple, halved, cored, thinly sliced

    1/4 cup red onion, cut in thin strips

    3/4 lb fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, leaves torn

    1/2 cup toasted pecans


    Directions:


    Prep Time: 10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins


    1 In serving bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, agave nectar, cumin, salt and pepper unti thick.

    2 Add apple and onion and toss until apples and onions are covered with dressing.

    3 Place spinach on top, then pecans.

    4 Just before serving, toss.