Simple Recipes to Use Leftover Apples

This easy vegan apple crumble (The Veg Space) is super-simple to make, and a wonderful version of everyone’s favourite dessert. Serve with vegan ice-cream or vegan custard.

Mixing some dairy-free cream through the oat topping stops it going to powdery, and the ‘secret ingredient’ to take this dessert to the level of your mother or grandmother’s recipe!

Apple chunks are choking hazards for babies and people with swallowing difficulties. Keep apple pips/seeds/cores away from pets due to natural cyanide. Read more on food safety for people and pets. 

Ask permission before feeding to equines, as too many cause colic. If given permission, feed cut up from a flat palm, to prevent choking).

Support your local apple growers

Around 70% of apples sold in England are imported, yet our heritage apples are in danger of going extinct. Most supermarket apples are also sprayed with shellac (dead insects) to make them look waxy. Instead, look for organic apples in farm shops or community orchards (free!)

• To make the most of your apples, invest in a good peeler (also for potatoes, to save food waste and makes everything easier).
• Keep apples in the fridge (in a paper bag in the crisper section is good), and cut out brown spots as soon as you see them.

Baked Cinnamon Apples (simple warming recipe)

This recipe for baked cinnamon apples (The Simple Veganista) makes a nice warming treat when served with vegan custard or ice-cream. Once learned, it’s sure to become a staple pudding.

Simple Apple Loaf Quick Bread Recipe

Quick breads are simpler to make than real bread, as they don’t use yeast. They aren’t really breads, they are more cakes. Try this Apple loaf (Rainbow Nourishments).

They don’t need kneading, you just mix the ingredients gently to keep gas bubbles intact, and then whip up delicious recipes. Some popular quick breads you are likely already familiar with are banana bread and gingerbread. All make healthy breakfast treats.

Super-Easy Vegan Apple Pie Recipe

This super-easy vegan apple pie (Rainbow Nourishments) only needs a few ingredients. You’ll need vegan block butter (Flora has no palm oil) to make the homemade shortcrust pastry, then all you need are some organic apples, lemon juice and a few spices. Serve with vegan custard or ice-cream.

Keep fresh dough away from young children and pets.