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I'M NOT MARTHA - Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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Hi! I'm Lizzy!! and I'm not Martha!!!
I met a friend at the local flea market and there was a
farmer with his apples. We picked up two and sat on a
park bench under a canopy of trees giving us a cool breeze,
catching up. A perfect day!
The most beautiful apples are coming into the farm stands.
And for those of you who enjoy a day of apple picking, now
is the time. But which apples are best for what? Always
a head scratcher. So I made you a chart...what better to
do with my time than help out my friends? Now you can print
and put the apple decoder in your purse.
I love applesauce so I've got a few great new ones to offer
you. Enjoy!!!
P.S. If you're interested we now have a forum. You can post
comments on this and recent issues at... Not Martha forum
Name Eating Cooking Sauce Pie Juice Apple Butter
Gala........... X X BEST X X X
PaulaRed....... X X X X X
McIntosh....... X good X X
Honeycrisp..... X X good X BEST X
but watery
Jonathan....... X X Very X X X
good
Golden DeliciousX X Very X X X
good
Ultra Gold..... X X X X X X
Cortland....... X X X X X
Jonaclicious... X X Very X X X
good
Red Delicious.. X good X
Jonagold....... X Very X
good
Jubilee........ X X X X
Keepsake....... X X X
Shizuka........ X X X X X X
Rome........... X X
Sundance....... X X X X
Blushing Gold.. X X X X X
Enterprise..... X X
Melrose........ X X Very X X X
good
Stayman Winesap X X good X
Granny Smith... X X X
Pink Lady...... X X good X X X
Suncrisp....... X X X X X
Fuji........... X X BEST X
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* THREE APPLE APPLESAUCE
This one is a new twist on the standard and particularly good
when you have a few of each kind of apple but not enough of
one variety. It's microwave fast and easy, too. So little
sugar that even the sugar watchers can enjoy.
2 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 14 ounces)
2 medium Granny Smith apples (about 14 ounces)
2 medium Fuji apples (about 14 ounces)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
Peel, core and thinly slice all apples. Place apples in large
microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water to bowl. Cover with
plastic wrap and microwave on high 10 minutes. Stir apples.
Continue to microwave, uncovered, until apples are very
tender, about 5 minutes longer. Using large fork, coarsely
mash apples. Mix in 1 tablespoon sugar.
Applesauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
Bon Appetit | December 1998
* PLUM APPLESAUCE
Only one more fruit is added to this vibrant red applesauce,
yet its fragrance and tastiness seem to triple. Smooth and
elegant, it complements roast meats and makes a wonderful
dessert on its own.
2 lb Gala or McIntosh apples, quartered and seeded (left
unpeeled)
2 lb red or black plums, quartered and pitted
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
Cook all ingredients in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot, covered,
over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit
is very tender and falling apart, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Force
mixture through a large medium-mesh sieve using a rubber
spatula, discarding peels.
Cooks' note: Plum applesauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1
week.
Makes about 6 cups.
Gourmet | September 2006
*CALVADOS APPLESAUCE
Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
1 lb Gala apples
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons Calvados
Peel and core apples, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring
apples, water, sugar, zest, and cinnamon to a boil in a
2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, then reduce
heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
Remove lid and simmer until most of liquid is evaporated,
5 to 10 minutes. Add Calvados and simmer, stirring
occasionally, 1 minute. Mash apples with a potato masher
or a fork to a coarse sauce, then cool.
Applesauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
Gourmet | January 2003
* SAVORY APPLESAUCE
This is wonderful with roasted chicken, meats or a potato
pancake.
10 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 pieces
each
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 (1-inch) pieces fresh ginger, peeled
3 whole cloves
2 sprigs fresh savory
In large, heavy-bottomed stock pot, combine apples, sugar,
lemon juice, ginger, cloves, and 1 cup water. Cover and set
over high heat. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to moderate
and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples are
very soft, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and blend with whisk, breaking up any
remaining apple pieces. Pass through ricer, food mill, or
fine-mesh strainer. While applesauce is still warm, stir
in sprigs of savory. Let applesauce cool, then remove savory
before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
Wish we could pick up an apple and sit under a tree together
catching up. Wouldn't that be nice? Guess we'll just have
to do it in cyber-time.
Lizzy
Questions...Comments...? email Lizzy
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