Alright, alright, let’s talk about them Red Delicious apples, ya know, the shiny red ones? Folks keep askin’ me, “What to make with them?” Well, lemme tell ya, back in my day, we didn’t waste nothin’. If we had apples, we used ’em up, one way or another. Don’t matter if they’re the best for bakin’ or not, we made do.
So, first thing, and this is a good one, is apple muffins. I used to whip these up all the time. Just chop up them apples real fine, mix ’em in with some flour, sugar, eggs, and a bit of oil. Bake ’em in the oven till they’re golden brown. They ain’t fancy, but they’re mighty tasty, especially with a cup of coffee in the mornin’. Red Delicious apples, they’re kinda sweet, so you might not need so much sugar, ya see? Gotta watch that sugar, or you’ll be bouncin’ off the walls like a young’un.
Then there’s the apple pie, the good ol’ American classic. Now, some folks say Red Delicious ain’t the best for pies ’cause they get a little mushy. But I say, who cares? If that’s what you got, that’s what you use. Just maybe add a little extra flour or some cornstarch to thicken things up. And don’t forget the cinnamon! A good apple pie needs cinnamon, just like a good day needs sunshine. You can make a regular pie, or if you’re feelin’ fancy, you can make a shredded apple pie. Just grate them apples up instead of slicin’ ’em. It makes the pie a little different, a little softer, maybe.
And of course, there’s applesauce. This one’s easy as pie, maybe even easier. Just peel them apples, chop ’em up, and throw ’em in a pot with a little water. Cook ’em down till they’re soft, then mash ’em up with a fork. You can add a little sugar if you want, or some cinnamon, or even a little lemon juice if you like things tart. Applesauce is good for the little ones, and it’s good for the old folks too. Easy to eat, easy to digest. I heard somewhere that these Red Delicious apples are good if you got that heartburn thing, that acid reflux. Never had it myself, thank the Lord, but if you do, maybe eatin’ these applesauce will help. Can’t hurt, I reckon.
- Apple Muffins: Easy to make, good for breakfast or a snack.
- Apple Pie: A classic dessert, even if Red Delicious ain’t the “perfect” apple for it.
- Applesauce: Simple, healthy, and good for everyone.
- Apple Crumble: Another good way to use up them apples, especially if you got some oats and brown sugar layin’ around. Just mix the apples with some sugar, spices, and top it all off with a crumble made from oats, flour, butter, and brown sugar. Bake it till it’s bubbly and brown. It’s real comforting, especially on a cold day.
Now, I know some fancy bakers, they’ll tell you to use Granny Smiths or Honeycrisps for bakin’. And that’s fine, they got their reasons. But Red Delicious apples, they got their own charm. They’re sweet, they’re pretty, and they’re usually cheaper than them other fancy apples. And like I said, we didn’t waste nothin’ back then. So, if you got Red Delicious apples, don’t you go throwin’ ’em away just ’cause some fancy pants baker told you not to use ’em. You can make somethin’ good with ’em, I guarantee it. Just gotta use your head and a little bit of elbow grease.
Remember, bakin’ ain’t rocket science. It’s about takin’ what you got and makin’ somethin’ tasty. And with Red Delicious apples, you got a good startin’ point. Sweetness, that’s what they got. And a pretty color, too. So go on, get in that kitchen and start cookin’! Don’t be afraid to experiment. Maybe you’ll come up with somethin’ new and wonderful. And if it ain’t perfect, well, that’s alright too. It’ll still taste good, long as you made it with love. And that’s the most important ingredient of all, you know?
So there you have it. A few ideas for what to do with them Red Delicious apples. Don’t let nobody tell you they’re no good for bakin’ or cookin’. They might not be the fanciest, but they’re still apples, and apples are a good thing to have around. Now go on and make somethin’ delicious!
And one more thing, don’t forget to wash them apples real good before you use ’em. You never know what kinda critters might be hidin’ on ’em. That’s just common sense, but sometimes common sense ain’t so common these days.
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