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Growing => Fruit => Topic started by: Rumpleteazer on August 29, 2011, 10:41:08 pm

Title: What to do with russet apples
Post by: Rumpleteazer on August 29, 2011, 10:41:08 pm

We have several apple trees including one which produces russet apples. Unfortunately the russets tend to go to waste as we tend to prefer the various other varieties that we have. Being as I don't like things going to waste I was wondering if you can use them for cooking/freezing? Any suggestions anyone?

Title: Re: What to do with russet apples
Post by: Fleecewife on August 30, 2011, 01:29:52 am

They make wonderful apple cake.  Is it the texture of the skin you don't like?  If you peel them, they are really tasty.

Title: Re: What to do with russet apples
Post by: pgkevet on August 30, 2011, 06:55:50 am

Personally love a good nutty russet...try them in salads with walnuts.

Title: Re: What to do with russet apples
Post by: ellied on September 01, 2011, 07:37:02 am

I love russets, where are you? ;)

Title: Re: What to do with russet apples
Post by: Sylvia on September 01, 2011, 08:16:22 am

I only like a good, ripe russet. I have a recipe for Christmas jam using russets and will look it out later today. It's a bit like mincemeat but lighter.

Title: Re: What to do with russet apples
Post by: Millwood on September 01, 2011, 10:20:13 am

The juice is really nice if you have a juicer? We usually mix them up with some cookers for a great balance of flavours!

Title: Re: What to do with russet apples
Post by: doganjo on September 01, 2011, 10:27:20 am

Quote from: ellied on September 01, 2011, 07:37:02 am

I love russets, where are you? ;)

Lincoln, Ellie - just a bit far unlss you are down that way on a course  ;)