The apple is the fruit of the apple tree.

It can have a sweet or tangy taste depending on the variety and is eaten as well as a snack or a healthy dessert.

• Nutritional value of a medium apple (140g) 

·          72 calories

·          0.3 g of protein

·          19 g of carbohydrates

·          0.2 g of fat

·          2.5 to 3 g of dietary fiber

• The benefits of the apple

·          Rich in antioxidants

·          Low GI (glycemic index) 

·          Excellent nutritional value 

·          Versatile

·          Excellent in mash, juice, compote, etc.

·          Decreased risk of cancer

·          Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

• Some recipe ideas with apple:

·          In salad

·          In compote

·          In fruit salads

·          In juice

·          Mashed

·          In pies, cakes, muffins, cookies, etc. 

·          Grated

·          Poached

·          Baked (with brown sugar for the caramelized)

·          As a delicacy (the famous apple covered in caramel)

This fruit is the most consumed fruit in the world.

There are a variety of recipes with it. Here are some of my favorite recipes.  

Recipe number  1  : Baked apple

Calories  : 120 kcal

Ingredients  : for 1 person

• A big apple

• 1 small apple

• Vanilla extract

• Cinnamon powder

• Optional  : sweetener  : Liquid Hermesetas

Preperation  :

• Cut the cap off the big apple and hollow it out (the filling will be put inside).

• For the interior  : put at the bottom of the vanilla and put in the oven at 180 degrees for 35 minutes.

• Prepare while waiting  the other apple  : peel and cut into 4 then thin slices.

• Brown in a pan until they melt and are golden. Add a little vanilla and liquid hermesetas

• Take the apple out of the oven when it is soft  , and put the garnish.

• Sprinkle with cinnamon

• Easy and light recipe .. and Bon appétit  ! :)

Recipe number 2  : Pancake light

Ingredients  : for 2 people

• 2 eggs

• 60 g flour

• 150 ml of skimmed milk

• 3 tablespoons of low fat 3% cream

• 1 pinch of salt

• Vanilla pod  : take the seeds using the tip of a knife

• Optional  : to garnish your pancakes 200 g of apple-rhubarb compote with no added sugar

Preperation  :

• Pour the flour into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and make a well.

• Crack the eggs into the well and mix well.

• Add the cream. Pour in the milk slowly and using the mixer, obtain a smooth and slightly thick dough.

• Cover and let stand 1 hour 

• By leaving to cook over medium heat, make your pancakes in a non-stick pan 

• You can garnish with the compote it is a delight.

• Easy and light recipe… and Bon Appétit  !  :)

Recipe number 3  : Sweet and salty apple

Ingredients  :

• 1 apple

• 1 portion of fresh cheese (it's a delight if you take fresh cheese with garlic and herbs )

• 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinagre

• 1 teaspoon of walnut oil

• ½ garlic clove

• ½ spoons  caper coffee

• Pepper

      Preparation  :

• Peel the apple  : cut it in 4 and brown it over low heat in a non-stick pan to brown them.

• Place the apple quarters on your plate  : if you want to make a beautiful decoration you can spread them out like a sun

• Place the cream cheese on top

• And season with your favorite sauce  :

• Sauce recipe idea  : beat the balsamic vinegar with the walnut oil, vinegar  , chopped garlic, capers and pepper.

• Easy and light recipe… and Bon Appétit  !  :)

Remember that the apple is not just a fruit that you bite into, learn to innovate your recipes to savor it  !