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Apple University’s Classic Apple Pie~The Apple University Kitchen~🍎

The recipe this time is “Apple University’s Classic Apple Pie.” This is the classic apple pie recipe that Apple University has developed with all its expertise to ensure the natural flavor of the ingredients shines through. You may use a store-bought frozen pie pastry. I’d recommend making it from scratch if you have time. It surely takes time but the crispy texture and rich, buttery aroma make it irresistibly delicious. Have it a try. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a fun… Read More »

Using Apples in Cooking!

Titled “Using Fruit in Cooking,” I’m going to introduce two menus that include apples themselves. You might need a little courage to use apples as an ingredient for the strong presence. By keeping the key cutting method in mind, it turns out easy to eat.First, I will show you a salad, a combination of fresh apples and mizuna, a Japanese leaf vegetable. Mizuna features a crisp texture. On the other hand, because it does not assert its own flavor or aroma, it has the advantage of pairing well with other ingredients. The point here is the method of cutting. By cutting apples thinly into matchsticks, it’s easier to incorporate with… Read More »

I tried making Apple Craft Cola.

Craft cola refers to handmade cola. Independence, tradition and regionalism are key concept. It is used in contrast to cola produced by major manufacturers.In short, it’s homemade cola. The main ingredients of cola are as follows: Spices and herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves; citrus fruits like oranges and lemons; and sugars. You just simmer those ingredients together. Sounds easy. I used clove, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon stick, tarragon, ginger, millet sugar, white sugar, lemon, both sliced and grated apple of Shinano Sweet, and water this time. The key point is that the apple is used as the sweetener. Put all ingredients in pot and simmer for 10 minutes. When… Read More »

Rice cake stuffed with Apple and Cream cheese ~The Apple University Kitchen~🍎

The recipe this time is “Rice cake stuffed with Apple and Cream cheese.” The filling of fluffy rice cake is made of apple and cheese. They are the western style rice cake just like cheese cake. Have it a try. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a fun way. ⇒　Click here to go to the site.

Artistic Apples to Appreciate Viewing

The apple auction of “Apples with Letterings and Designs” is held annually in November at Hiroka, Hirosaki Chuo Seika Co. Ltd., located in Hirosaki, Aomori. It is completely different from the normal auction dealing with only “Apples with Letterings and Designs” gathered together as one. They are traded at high prices every year. The varieties such as “Stark Jumbo” or “Mutsu” are used for this pouch cultivation. The apples are bagged to block out sunlight until the fruit becomes a certain size. Then the bags are taken out to receive sunlight to induce anthocyanin, the compound responsible for the red color. The areas blocked by stickers to prevent light remain… Read More »

Anti-glycation and the nutrition of Apples ~ Apple Healthy Diet ~

Here is one column of “Apple Healthy Diet“ series by Erica Shinohara, a registered dietitian who raises awareness on “the beauty and the health.” The 10th column focuses on the theme of “Anti-glycation and the apple nutrition.” It introduces the various components of apples and recommended ways of eating from the view of anti-aging effects. 🍎　　　🍎　　　🍎 Apples are one of nutrient-rich fruit including polyphenol among others.These nutrients are believed to offer anti-aging benefits.Why not eat apples to age gracefully and healthily! What is anti-aging? Anti-aging means the practices to slow the effects of the aging process and to live independently without receiving any special care. It contributes to an extended… Read More »

Chewy Apple Churros ~With Apple Flavored Cheese Sauce~🍎

The recipe this time is “Chewy Apple Churros ~ With Apple Flavored Cheese Sauce ~.” In the form of trendy churros, the recipe presents distinctive flavors of both cooked and fresh apples. It may be fun to cook with friends or family piping out any letters or shapes of your choice. Apple sweetness and flavor are tasted fully since the recipe calls for grated apple in both churro and sauce. Deep frying slowly in lower temperature enables churros have good texture and taste. Have it a try. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a… Read More »

Candy Apples🍎

We now introduce you the recipe for “Candy Apples.” Using fresh apples, you get awesome candy apples! Easy to make. Even after the syrup starts boiling, wait until it reaches 150°C without stirring. If not using a thermometer, the time to entwine candy with syrup is when the pan edge becomes light-browned. To avoid browning, entwine quickly. When over-coated, the candy becomes too thick. Entwine only 1 or 2 turnings. Why don’t you try one. Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a… Read More »

Apples and Medicinal Cuisine

The word “medicinal cuisine” will make many people imagine a medicinal pot dish with Chinese crude drugs or a medicinal curry with a lot of spices. That’s not far off the mark. However, the medicinal cuisine essentially means a meal which is prepared to fit a person’s physical condition. It was developed from the Chinese medicine, based on the theory of Chinese traditional philosophy. Any meal fixed to fit the individual’s health would be called the medicinal cuisine even without using any crude drugs or spices. As for an example, most of us would share a childhood experience of being fed some grated apples when we caught a cold in… Read More »

Easy and healthy! Cheese and Chicken with Apple🍎

The recipe this time is called “Easy and Healthy! Cheese and Chicken with Apple.” Can be made with easily available ingredients, all you need is to put everything in a bowl or a plastic bag before you fry. You can replace chicken leg for breast and neck meat.Use less or more cheese adjusting to your taste.It fits to lunch box menu since it’s even tasty when cold. Please try to make one! Here is the recipe: There are other recipe using apple on this website.Please check it out “Apple university kitchen”. Apple University is a virtual university where you can learn many things about apples in a fun way. ⇒　Click… Read More »