It’s autumn, and that means apples are in abundance. Cold apple cider refreshes you on a warm autumn day, while hot apple cider keeps you toasty warm on chilly evening hayrides. And let’s not forget about the delicious apple pies for sale at every grocery store, bakery and coffee shop this time of year. Don’t forget there are plenty of other ways to use apples this fall season!
Sweets & Treats
Enjoy Apple Chips – Apple chips are easy to make and delicious to snack on. They’re nice and crunchy but maintain their sweet and tangy flavor. If you don’t like the crunch but want an apple snack with a unique twist, try drying your apples. This way, they’ll retain a bit of chewiness.
Try Apple Infused Vodka – Infusing vodka is simple, and apple infused vodka makes a great addition to your favorite fall cocktails. Add chopped apple pieces in a jar with unflavored vodka and let sit. Infusion takes place in a day or two, but for a stronger apple taste allow for a longer infusion. Remove apple pieces before drinking.
Keep Baked Treats Moist – This isn’t necessarily a sweet treat made using apples, but it’s advice about how to keep your baked treats moist by using an apple. Simply cut your apple in half and store it in an air tight container with your baked treats. The moisture within the apple will help retain the moisture of your baked goods.
Arts & Crafts
Apple Stamps – Cut an apple in half, and you have an easy-to-use, homemade apple stamp. Allow your apple stamp to dry a bit before you use it with paint for the best results. Dip your apple in paint and begin stamping away at a variety of fabrics. This arts and crafts suggestion is perfect for crafters of any age.
Shrunken Heads – Everyone makes pumpkin jack-o-lanterns to decorate their front porch for Halloween. Be different this year and try apple-shrunken-head Halloween decorations to impress and terrify your neighbors. All you need are some apples, a peeler, lemon juice and salt.
Tealight Holders/Floaters – Forget bobbing for apples. It’s too messy, and it’s too cold. Keep the bucket and water because they’ll come in handy after you make floating tealight holders out of your autumn apples. Core some apples and insert tealight candles, and you have instant backyard ambiance to wow your guests.