Everything you need to know about enjoying and cooking apples

Discover the wonderful world of cooking with apples and more than 70 inventive recipes.

Do you know your Golden Delicious from your Egremont Russet? Did you know there are more than 7,000 apple varieties grown in the UK and the US? And do you know the difference between heritage and new varieties and which ones work best in cooking?

Explore the fascinating world of apple growing and discover varieties you don’t usually see in the supermarket as well as popular favourites. Then delve into a delicious array of more than 70 recipes; in addition to crowd pleasers such as apple strudel, baked apples, and tarte tatin, whet the appetite with fresh menu ideas such as carrot and apple soup, apple-filled tortellini, and apple-butter pumpkin pie. In this book you’ll find creative recipes for starters and snacks, mains, desserts and drinks that revel in the astonishing versatility of this noblest of fruit - all beautifully illustrated with evocative photos.