Apples Recipes - AFTouch-Cuisine
Ah, the apple! This simple, universal, almost mundane fruit that has nonetheless held a place of honor in our kitchens since time immemorial. Did you know it was an apple that supposedly triggered humanity's downfall according to the Bible, an apple that inspired Newton, and an apple that sparked the conflict between Hera, Athena and Aphrodite in Greek mythology? Not that we are superstitious at AFTouch-Cuisine, but it is clear that this oval fruit has left an indelible mark on our history.
In gastronomy, the apple is far more than a simple fruit. It is a culinary chameleon that adapts to every situation, serving as your greatest ally for comforting pastries or the key ingredient in a sophisticated sauce to accompany a fine meat dish. The ancient Romans were already cultivating more than twenty varieties of apples, proof that our passion for this fruit is nothing new. In the Middle Ages, the apple was so precious that it symbolized immortality in illuminated manuscripts. Rest assured, today they are a bit more accessible!
France boasts around two hundred apple varieties, each with its own character. There are apples for snacking at aperitif time, cooking apples that gracefully break down in the pan, and those hybrid varieties that do a bit of both. The secret of a true chef? Know your apples the way you know your friends. The Reinette grise du Canada offers a complex flavor with a slight tang, while the Golden, too often dismissed, works wonderfully in sweet and savory preparations.
At AFTouch-Cuisine, we have developed a fine collection of recipes showcasing this authentic fruit. Our Crumble aux pommes revisits a great British classic with generosity and indulgence. For those who love to travel, the Douillons de pommes à la picarde will immerse you in the gastronomic heritage of northern France with their apples wrapped in puff pastry. Simpler but equally satisfying, our Pommes au four prove that cooking need not be complicated to be delicious.
What if you had thought to pair apple with fine meats? Our Mignons de veau offers precisely that beautiful harmony. Asfaux saw it coming when sharing his enthusiasm for this recipe, even offering a few suggestions for reworking it with other ingredients. The Steaks de Canard à l'os also make a delicious pairing with a slightly tart apple sauce that enhances the flavors.
Since mankind began cultivating the apple, he has been working it in the kitchen, purées, compotes, tarts, sauces, ciders. It is the ingredient of permanence, the one you can always count on. So do not hesitate, explore our recipes, try new varieties, and discover why, for millennia, we have continued to marvel at this simple red or yellow fruit that grows on a tree.
