apple cider 3 ways

Alstede Fresh Apple Cider 3 Ways

apple cider 3 ways

apple cider 3 ways

Apple Sauce 1 1/2 lbs. of Alstede Farms Apples – mixing apple varieties will produce the best flavor. 1/4 -1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 c or more apple cider Peel, core, and cut apples into chunks. Place apple pieces into a saucepan. Pour in the cider and sprinkle with the cinnamon. Cook apples over medium heat.… Read More »

Apple Sauce 1 1/2 lbs. of Alstede Farms Apples – mixing apple varieties will produce the best flavor. 1/4 -1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 c or more apple cider Peel, core, and cut apples into chunks. Place apple pieces into a saucepan. Pour in the cider and sprinkle with the cinnamon. Cook apples over medium heat.… Read More »

Honeycrisp Apple Tarts

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Honeycrisp Apple Tarts

Honeycrisp Apple Tarts

Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apple Butter 3 Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apples 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon Alstede Farms Apple Jelly Brandy, water, or apple cider Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Defrost and Unfold the pastry. Using pastry wheel cut along the lines of the folds and… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apple Butter 3 Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apples 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon Alstede Farms Apple Jelly Brandy, water, or apple cider Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Defrost and Unfold the pastry. Using pastry wheel cut along the lines of the folds and… Read More »

Cranberry Applesauce Recipe

Cranberry Applesauce Recipe

Cranberry Applesauce Recipe

Cranberry Applesauce Recipe

Ingredients: 3 to 4 pounds of peeled, cored, roughly chopped Granny Smith apples (or other good cooking apple such as Jonagold, Suncrisp, Fuji, Jonathan,  McIntosh. 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup water… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 to 4 pounds of peeled, cored, roughly chopped Granny Smith apples (or other good cooking apple such as Jonagold, Suncrisp, Fuji, Jonathan,  McIntosh. 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup water… Read More »

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Bloomin Baked Apples Recipe

Bloomin Baked Apples Recipe

Bloomin Baked Apples Recipe

Bloomin Baked Apples Recipe

From your shares: 2 Honeycrisp apples (or other crisp apples) The Jonagold apples will work well here From your kitchen: 2 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. brown sugar, packed 1 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 4 caramels, unwrapped ~~~Optional toppings~~~ Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and cinnamon 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. To… Read More »

From your shares: 2 Honeycrisp apples (or other crisp apples) The Jonagold apples will work well here From your kitchen: 2 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. brown sugar, packed 1 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 4 caramels, unwrapped ~~~Optional toppings~~~ Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and cinnamon 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. To… Read More »

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Many thanks to Michele Zanzonico for sharing this easy delicious recipe 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp. sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c sugar 3/4 c butter melted 1 egg 1 c all-purpose flour A pinch of salt Lightly grease pie plate and arrange apple slices. Sprinkle apples with sugar and… Read More »

Many thanks to Michele Zanzonico for sharing this easy delicious recipe 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp. sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c sugar 3/4 c butter melted 1 egg 1 c all-purpose flour A pinch of salt Lightly grease pie plate and arrange apple slices. Sprinkle apples with sugar and… Read More »

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

This week Donna who publishes all of our work to the farm web site sent me this recipe for a fruit dip.  I thought it would be a good idea to publish a few of these so that you may use whatever you have in your refrigerator.  With all of this hot weather simple and… Read More »

This week Donna who publishes all of our work to the farm web site sent me this recipe for a fruit dip.  I thought it would be a good idea to publish a few of these so that you may use whatever you have in your refrigerator.  With all of this hot weather simple and… Read More »

All Day Apple Butter

All Day Apple Butter

All Day Apple Butter

All Day Apple Butter

Apples, Apples, Apples will keep best in the fruit drawer of your refrigerator.  Early apples will keep for up to 2-3 weeks.  Later apples have been known to keep much longer. All Day Apple Butter 5 1/2 pounds apples – peeled, cored and finely chopped 4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Apples, Apples, Apples will keep best in the fruit drawer of your refrigerator.  Early apples will keep for up to 2-3 weeks.  Later apples have been known to keep much longer. All Day Apple Butter 5 1/2 pounds apples – peeled, cored and finely chopped 4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Mizuna Three Ways

Alstede Fresh Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »

Best Carrot Cake

Best Carrot Cake

Best Carrot Cake

Best Carrot Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 large eggs 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated carrot 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (3 1/2-ounce) can flaked coconut (optional) 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts… Read More »

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 large eggs 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated carrot 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (3 1/2-ounce) can flaked coconut (optional) 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts… Read More »

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa: 2 uncooked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium-size white onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb.) beef brisket, trimmed 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 3 tablespoons adobo sauce… Read More »

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa: 2 uncooked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium-size white onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb.) beef brisket, trimmed 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 3 tablespoons adobo sauce… Read More »