List of apple dishes Facts for Kids

Apple cobbler, a yummy baked dessert.

Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world! They are not just for snacking; people use them to make all sorts of delicious foods and drinks. This article lists many dishes and beverages where apples are the main ingredient. From sweet treats to refreshing drinks, apples can be found in kitchens everywhere.

Sweet Apple Treats
- Baked Apple Goodies
- Other Apple Desserts
Apple Drinks
Other Apple Foods
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Sweet Apple Treats

Candy apples are a fun fairground treat.

Apples are perfect for desserts because of their natural sweetness and tartness. Many cultures have special apple desserts.

Baked Apple Goodies

Apple pie is a classic dessert with a pastry crust filled with sliced apples. It is often served warm with ice cream.
Apple crisp and Apple crumble are similar. They have baked apples topped with a crunchy mixture of oats, flour, sugar, and butter.
Apple dumplings are whole or cored apples wrapped in pastry and then baked until soft.
Baked apples are simply apples baked whole, often with spices like cinnamon.
Apple cake is a moist cake made with pieces of apple baked right into the batter.
Apple turnovers are small, folded pastries filled with apple slices.

Other Apple Desserts

Apple fritters are deep-fried dough pieces mixed with apple bits.
Apple sauce is a smooth puree made from cooked apples. It can be eaten on its own or with other foods.
Candy apples and Caramel apples are whole apples covered in a hard candy shell or sticky caramel. They are popular at fairs and carnivals.
Apple strudel is a famous Austrian pastry with a thin, rolled dough filled with apples, raisins, and spices.
Tarte Tatin is a French upside-down pastry. The apples are caramelized in butter and sugar before the pastry is added and baked.
Tufahije is a Bosnian dessert. It features apples stuffed with walnuts and then cooked in sweet syrup.

Apple Drinks

Apples are also used to make many refreshing beverages.

Apple juice is a very popular drink made by pressing apples.
Apple cider is a non-alcoholic drink made from fresh, unfiltered apple juice. It is often enjoyed in the fall.
Cider (also called hard cider) is an alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice.
Applejack and Calvados are stronger alcoholic drinks. They are made by distilling apple cider.
Ice Cider is a sweet dessert wine made from apples that have frozen on the branch or after harvest. This concentrates their sugars.
Apple soda is a fizzy drink flavored with apples.

Other Apple Foods

Apples can be found in savory dishes too, or as ingredients that add flavor.

Apple butter is a highly concentrated form of apple sauce. It is cooked down until it is thick and spreadable.
Apple chips are thin slices of apple that are dried or baked until crispy. They make a healthy snack.
Apple cheese is a firm, jelly-like preserve made from apples. It is often served with cheese or bread.
Nièr beurre is a traditional apple preserve from Jersey, an island near France. It is similar to apple butter.
Sirop de Liège is a dark, thick syrup from Belgium. It is made from concentrated fruit juices, including apples and pears.