Recipes for Frozen Apples

Safe ways to use frozen apples past its expiration date

Frozen Apple Crumble

Frozen Apple Crumble

A delicious dessert made with slightly expired but safe frozen apples.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen apples
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, oats, butter, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Place the frozen apples in a baking dish and sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the apples are bubbling and the crumble is golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  6. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Frozen Apple Pancakes

Frozen Apple Pancakes

Delicious pancakes made with slightly expired but safe frozen apples.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup frozen apples, thawed and chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in the thawed and chopped frozen apples.
  5. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  8. Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

A refreshing and nutritious smoothie made with expired but safe frozen apples.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup frozen apples, past expiration but safe to consume
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

A warm and comforting oatmeal made with frozen apples, perfect for using up expired but safe food.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup frozen apples, past expiration but safe to consume
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the rolled oats and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the frozen apples, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the apples are heated through.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute to thicken.
  5. Serve the oatmeal hot, topped with chopped nuts if desired.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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