It’s official, autumn is finally here and whether you’re hosting a top-notch party or watching movies on the sofa in your pyjamas, the right snacks and drinks are a must! And here at HELLO! we’ve found the ultimate ingredient…
Pink Lady® apples are crisp, juicy and perfectly sweet, having been harvested after 200 days of growing in the sunshine, making them the best addition to your warming autumn recipes. Ideal for cooking as they hold their shape, these premium apples can be added to your favourite dessert pies or crumbles, pressed into a fresh juice, or covered in a delicious toffee sauce for a satisfying sweet crunch, delicious!
Celebrate the new season in style with our top three recipes for party bites and cocktails using Pink Lady® apples, that will be sure to go down a treat!
How to make tasty toffee apples
Ingredients
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 tube of liquid glucose
- 3-4 cups of water
- 1 tube of black food colouring
- 6 Pink Lady® apples
- 6 strong sticks cut from a tree and dried
Method
1. Firstly, line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
2. At the stalk end, insert the sticks into the apples.
3. Put the sugar, water and glucose into a pan.
4. Without stirring, bring the mix to the boil and cook until it reaches the ‘cracking’ stage.
5. Add the black food colouring at 135°C when the mixture has come to a soft ‘crack’.
6. At 150°C, quickly dip the apples into the sugar mixture, letting the excess drip off and placed on the lined baking tray.
7. Leave to set and cool for 20 mins.
Top tip! If the mixture starts to cool when dipping the apples in the mixture, simply place back on your hob and reheat.
How to make punchy Pink Lady® apple martinis
Ingredients
- 40ml of vodka
- 15ml of fresh pressed Pink Lady® apple juice
- 15ml Apple Sourz
Method
1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Replace the lid and shake!
3. Strain the mixture into a glass and enjoy, or for an alcoholic-free version, serve it virgin without the vodka.
How to make honey-dried apple crisps
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp of running honey
- 2 Pink Lady® apples
Method
1. Slice the apple thinly with a sharp knife into 3mm thickness and discard any pips, leaving the core intact.
2. Arrange the slices on a wire rack placed over a baking tray and brush one side with half of the honey.
3. Bake the apples for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the apples, turn them over and brush the other side with the remaining honey.
5. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the slices are golden and crispy.
6. Lay out the slices on a sheet of baking parchment and leave to cool. Then enjoy!
To discover more delicious recipes using Pink Lady® apples, head to pinkladyapples.co.uk/recipes.
