Making your famous apple pie and out of apple pie spice? Try this easy-as-pie recipe: simply combine 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground allspice. Store in an air-tight jar or plastic bag.

Cooks know lemon juice works well to keep apple slices from browning but did you know honey also does the job? Stir two tablespoons of natural, raw honey into one cup of water and soak your apple slices for 30 seconds. A compound in honey helps slow the oxidization process responsible for browning.

Here’s a nifty apple pie trick: before you place your sliced pie apples in the pie shell, microwave them on high in a microwave safe dish and heat for 5 minutes until apples are slightly soft to the touch. Drain the water and add to your pie.

Fresh apple cider is a delicious beverage but it also complements your favorite dishes. Try using it to moisten stuffing for turkey or chicken, or to baste baked apples. It can also be boiled into a syrupy glaze for cakes.

To prevent spoilage, don’t wash apples until just before using.

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Warmer temperatures often bring unwanted guests to your kitchen, namely the ubiquitous fruit fly. You know the scenario: You picked up some fresh fruit and made a nice display on the kitchen counter, but in no time at all, a cloud of pesky fruit flies is hovering over it! Learn how to get rid of