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29 Historic New England Apple Recipes

Apple recipes from yesteryear, 1615 to 1960

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Are you looking for a book to help you explore apple recipes from yesteryear? This book, “29 Historic New England Apple Recipes,” is your guide to the past and present of New England’s favorite fruit. With this book, you will:

  • Discover the rich history and unique recipes of apples, from cider to pie
  • Learn how to make the same traditional recipes that early colonists used to make
  • Unlock the secrets of making the perfect apple pie

You can’t go wrong with my recipe for tarte tatin!

Enjoy the same flavors that New Englanders like Louisa May Alcott, Fannie Farmer and Julia Child loved.

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Try my recipe for Apple Slump!

This book includes recipes for traditional New England apple dishes, fun facts about the unique history of apples and a guide to making cider and cider vinegar.

Get ready to explore New England apples! The new revised edition is available now in paperback or as an ebook from Amazon.

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Molly Landrigan November 3, 2013 - 2:30 pm

And speaking of apples I had a friend who decided to put a barrel of cider in his basement, add some raisins and let it sit until it became HARD cider. Unfortunately the barrel exploded leaving his house with no cider but a strong smell! His wife was not happy!!

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