Apple Recipes

I make these individually for 2 or in a 10-inch pie dish for 4.

Potatoes and apples are classic partners. Here, they bake together in a flavorful, allspice-scented sauce of beef broth and apple juice.

Make sure that the pecans you use are fresh. In the shell, they'll last in a cool dry place for six months. Shelled pecans should be kept in the refrigerator, in an air tight container. If you plan to keep them for longer than half a year, freeze them.

These look stunning when they are finished, even without a lot of decoration, though you could certainly add that if you wish. People are crazy about them, too; they make nice holiday gifts, and they'd be super for a Halloween party. These take patience and time. They are not ideal for beginners. You'll need four crisp-textured apples - they must be firm, unbruised, and with stems. You'll also need store-bought, individually wrapped caramels, which must be soft and fresh, and parchment paper. For the chocolate, you can use milk, semisweet, or a combination. These must be stored in the refrigerator. Ideally they should be consumed within 3 or 4 days. You must cut these to serve them!

I double this recipe and use a large crock pot......it fills it clear to the top. We really like this.