Rave® Apple Salsa

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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

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

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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

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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
⅓ 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. 

Apple Coffee Cake

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Apple Coffee Cake

Ingredients

Ingredients
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
1 ½ cups Brown Sugar
½ cup Unsalted Butter[Softened]
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
4 cups Ambrosia Apples [Diced – About 3 Apples]
Powdered Sugar[Optional for Topping]

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Using a non-stick spray, coat the inside of the bundt cake pan. 

Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. 

Beat brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until well incorporated. Slowly mix in the flour mixture, then fold in the apples. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. 

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. 

Once cooled, top with powdered sugar if desired. 

EverCrisp® Apple Fritters

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EverCrisp® Apple Fritters

Ingredients

For the Fritters
2 EverCrisp Apples[Shredded]**
1 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour
¼ cup Brown Sugar
½ tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 Eggs
¼ cup Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Non-stick Cooking Spray
For the Glaze
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tbsp Milk
¼ tsp Cinnamon

Directions

Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and spices in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. 

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold in the shredded EverCrisp® apples. 

Scoop 1/4 cup of fritter mixture and place into a parchment-lined air fryer compartment. Make sure the parchment paper has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Spray the tops of the cakes as well. Cook for 8 minutes. 

Flip the apple fritters and cook for an additional 2 minutes. 

Remove cakes from the air fryer and dip into the glaze. Let cool slightly before enjoying. 

**To shred the apples, use the large holes on a boxed cheese grater. If grater is not available, you may cut the apples into small dice if you do not have this. 

EverCrisp® Apple Chutney with Grilled Chicken Thighs

EverCrisp® Apple Chutney with Grilled Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

For the Chicken
1.50 lbs Chicken Thighs[Boneless, Skinless]
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Cayenne
For the Chutney
2 cups EverCrisp® Apples[Cut into small cubes]
½ cup Red Onion[Diced]
2 Garlic Cloves[Minced]
1 cup Golden Raisins[Or Regular Raisins]
⅓ cup Brown Sugar
½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Water
½ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Red Chili Flakes
½ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Ground Ginger
1 tbsp [Optional] Cilantro for topping

Directions

Mix all dry seasonings for the chicken together and coat each chicken thigh. Return the chicken to the refrigerator and let the spices marinate for one hour before cooking. 

Meanwhile, place all of the chutney ingredients into a pot and mix until everything is combined. 

Heat the mixture over medium heat and bring it to a boil then reduce to a low simmer. 

Cook until all liquid is absorbed and the apples have softened and caramelized. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature for serving. 

Remove chicken from the refrigerator and grill over medium heat (between 300-400 degrees F). Cook chicken thighs until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached. Serve with apple chutney and freshly chopped cilantro. 

Apple Wellness Shots

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Apple Wellness Shots

Ingredients

1 EverCrisp®Apple
1 stick Fresh Ginger Root[Peeled, Roughly Chopped]
1 Lemon Wedge
¼ cup Kale
¼ tsp Turmeric

Directions

Prep all items – sliced apples, ginger root peeled and chopped, sliced lemon.

Add all items into the juicer, strain as needed, and chill for one hour before serving for maximum flavor. Some separation will occur, shake well before drinking.

Ambrosia Apple Breakfast Crumble

Ambrosia Apple Breakfast Crumble

Ingredients

3 Ambrosia Apples[Thinly Sliced]
1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
⅛ tsp Salt[Can Use Kosher or Sea Salt]
3 tbsp Avocado Oil or Grapeseed Soil, Divided
⅔ cup Old Fashioned Oats
⅔ cup Walnuts[or another nut of your choice]
1 tbsp Maple Syrup

Directions

Preheat the saute pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Once hot, add the apples, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the pan. Cook until the apples are slightly softened, about 2-5 minutes. 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Add oats, walnuts, 2 tablespoons of oil, and maple syrup to a food processor. Pulse until crumbles form and are able to hold together if pressed. 

Place apples down and top with crumble mixture on a baking sheet or small baking pan. 

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crumble is golden brown.

Serve on top of yogurt or eat by itself!

Skillet Apple Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Skillet Apple Bacon Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

6 slices baconchopped
2 Gala apples or Michigan Apple variety of your choicecored and chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups small shell pasta
3 ½ cups whole milkdivided
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese(6 ounces)

Directions

Add bacon to a large cast iron or other high-sided skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to the plate.

Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet. Add apples and thyme to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and transfer apples to plate with bacon.

Add pasta, 2 cups milk, salt and pepper to skillet. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 4 minutes or until milk is reduced to a thick sauce, stirring constantly.

Stir in the remaining 1-1/2 cups milk and cook 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and milk has reduced by half, stirring frequently.

Turn off the heat. Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Top with reserved bacon and apples and serve immediately.