Tailgate Apple Punch

Ingredients

16 fl oz SweeTango apple juice[freshly juiced – approx. 8-10 apples]
12 fl oz Vernors or Gingerale
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
4 fl oz Bourbon, Rum, or Vodka
SweeTango apples[sliced for garnish]

Directions

Combine fresh SweeTango apple juice, choice of spirit, and maple syrup in a large pitcher, stir to combine.

Top with Vernors and SweeTango apple sliced and enjoy!

Korean BBQ Chicken with SweeTango® Apple Pickles

Ingredients

For the Korean BBQ:
1 cup low sodium soy sauce OR tamari for gluten-free
cup brown sugar
2 tbsp gochujang
4 tbsp rice vinegar
4 tbsp sesame oil
6 cloves garlic[diced]
2 tbsp fresh ginger[diced]
1 lbs chicken thighs[boneless, skinless]
For the Apple Pickles
2 medium SweeTango® apples[spiralized or julienned]
½ large daikon radish[peeled – then spiralized or julienned]
1 ½ cups water
½ cup white sugar
4 tsp kosher salt
¾ cup rice wine vinegar

Directions

Prepare pickled apple and daikon. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and dissolve the salt and sugar in the hot water. Remove from heat and store in the rice wine vinegar. Add the apples and daikon and let sit for at least 30 minutes before using. 

Combine all the ingredients for the Korean BBQ sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken, approximately 10 minutes. While the sauce is reducing, grill the chicken over medium-high heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

Once the sauce has thickened, brush onto the chicken and finish grilling. Serve the reserved sauce on the side or pour over the top.

Add pickles to the top of the chicken and enjoy!

Recipe Note: This recipe is great served with rice or fresh vegetables.

Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apples

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ tsp unsalted butter
6 SweeTango® apples

Directions

Combine sugar and water into a small saucepan.

Bring sugar water to a boil, then reduce the temperature to a simmer. Do not stir while the mixture is bubbling.

Monitor the mixture closely; once the mixture turns amber/light brown, remove it from the heat.

Add in heavy cream and whisk quickly to incorporate.

Mix in butter, pumpkin puree, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.

Serve dip once cooled with freshly sliced SweeTango® apples. 

Apple Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

For the Spring Rolls:
8 spring roll wrappers[8-inch]
2 cups leaf lettuce or 8 large leaves
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped mint
½ cup cilantro[roughly chopped]
8 scallions[whole]
1 seedless cucumber[julienned lengthwise]
1 SweeTango apple[spiralized or julienned]
2 tbsp lemon juice[add to apple once cut – this helps with browning of the apples]
For the Peanut Sauce:
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp Sriracha, more if desired
¼ tsp maple syrup
water to thin, add one tbsp at a time as needed

Directions

Place rice paper in cool water until pliable then carefully transfer to a cutting board and lay flat. In the middle of the rice paper, place down lettuce, fresh herbs, scallion, cucumber, carrot, and apple.

Fold the rice paper over from the bottom to the top, then tuck in the sides, similar to folding a burrito. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Combine all ingredients in the peanut sauce recipe, adding water to thin as needed. Serve spring rolls and peanut sauce immediately. If storing, lightly spray wax paper with non-stick spray and wrap each spring roll. Should be consumed within 2 days of storing.

Recipe Note: A cooked protein of your choice may be added to this spring roll recipe and placed on top of the apples before rolling!

Rave® Apple Cheddar Breakfast Biscuits

Ingredients

For the Biscuits
¾ cup Rave Apples[Shredded]
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Granulated Sugar
½ tsp Kosher Salt
½ cup Unsalted Butter[Cut into tablespoons]
1 cup Buttermilk
¾ cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
For the Eggs
12 Eggs
2 tbsp Milk
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
Other Ingredients
8 Pieces of Bacon
8 Slices of Cheddar Cheese

Directions

Biscuit Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. If using a dark non-stick baking sheet, lower heat to 425.

Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Mix in butter with a pastry cutter, forks, or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cheese, apples, and buttermilk. Stir until just moistened. Do not over-mix. 

Grease a baking sheet. Using a 2/3 measuring cup, fill almost to the top and drop on the baking sheet. 

Bake for 15 minutes on the center rack of the oven or until golden brown on top. 

For the Eggs

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease a 9″ x 13″ pan.

Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.

Pour the egg mixture into the greased pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Once the center is set, remove from the oven. 

Allow to cool then cut into 8 even squares.

To Assemble

Cut each biscuit in half and top with egg, and your choice of cooked ham, bacon, or sausage patty, and a slice of cheese. 

Apple Chicken Salad Pitas

Ingredients

¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1.50 tsp Curry Powder
½ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
3 cups Cooked Chicken**[Diced]
1 Rave Apple[Medium Diced]
½ cup Golden Raisins or Regular Raisins
¼ cup Red Onion[Diced]
2 tbsp Green Onion[Green Portions Thinly Sliced]
2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro[Roughly Chopped] Can also use Parsley
4 Pitas[Whole Wheat or White]
2 cups Fresh Greens

Directions

Mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. 

Add the chicken, diced apple, raisins, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl. Stir to combine. 

Add chicken salad and fresh greens to each pita and enjoy!

Rave® Apple Salsa

Ingredients

¼ cup Lime Juice
3 Rave Apples[Small Dice]
1 Small Red Onion[Small Diced]
¼ cup Cilantro[Roughly Chopped]
1 Jalapeno Pepper[Seeded and Minced]
1 Poblano Pepper[Seeded and Minced]
1 tbsp Agave
Salt to Taste

Directions

Pour the lime juice into a medium bowl.

Finely dice the apples and toss in the lime juice. 

Add the cilantro, jalapeno, poblano, onion, and agave and toss until well combined—season with salt to taste. 

Serve on top of pork, chicken, or fish tacos or with cinnamon pita chips. 

Kanzi® Bourbon Apple Sour

Ingredients

2 oz Bourbon
¾ oz Kanzi Apple Juice[Freshly Squeezed]
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
½ oz Simple Syrup
½ oz Egg White*[Optional]

Directions

Add Bourbon, apple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker and shake for 30 seconds without ice. 

Add ice and shake again for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a glass and enjoy!

If you have a cocktail smoking gun, this would be an excellent finish to the drink. 

Kanzi® Apple Beet Salad

Ingredients

6 Small to Medium Sized Golden Beets
4 cups Mixed Greens
2 Kanzi Apples [Julienned or Small Dice]
1 cup Roasted Pistachios
½ cup Crumbled Feta
¼ cup Chopped Parsley
2 tbsp Basil[Chiffonade]
2 tbsp Mint[Chiffonade]
¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Honey
1 Garlic Clove[Grated]
¼ tsp Dijon Mustard
¼ tsp Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

Roast or boil your beets.

If roasting, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, brush the outsides of the beets with olive oil and roast for 45-60 minutes until able to pierce with a fork.

If boiling, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil beets for 20-25 minutes until able to pierce with a form. Peel beets and set aside. 

Combine apple cider vinegar, honey, grated garlic, dijon, and salt and pepper in a bowl then slowly whisk in olive oil until the mixture becomes emulsified. Set dressing aside. 

To build the salad, place the mixed greens in the bottom of the bowl. Top with cooked beets, Kanzi apples, pistachios, feta, parsley, basil, and mint. Top with dressing and serve. 

Creamy OR Vinaigrette Apple Slaw

Ingredients

For the Slaw
4 cups Green Cabbage
1 Ambrosia® Apple[Julienned]
1 Kanzi® Apple[Julienned]
1 cup Carrot[Julienned]
1 Jalapeno[De-seeded and Minced]
½ cup Scallions[Chopped]
3 tbsp Cilantro[Chopped]
1. Vinaigrette Version
cup Olive Oil
¼ cup Lime Juice
2 tsp Honey
½ tsp Ground Cumin
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
2. Cream-Based Version
½ cup Full-fat Plain Yogurt
3 tbsp Mayo
3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
½ tsp Ground Cumin
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper

Directions

Make the Dressing(s): Choose from a Vinaigrette Apple Slaw or Cream-Based Apple Slaw. Combine all ingredients of the below options. 

Place cabbage in a large bowl. Add apples, carrot, and jalapeno, followed by scallions and cilantro. Add the dressing of your choice and toss well to coat. Serve immediately.