Different ways to use your Bramley apples

As we move into autumn, there are plenty of apples to choose from, but the Bramley apple is particularly special as it is grown only in the UK. The unique qualities of the Bramley apple make it perfectly suited to use in your home kitchen as one of the best apples for cooking.

With a firm flesh that can be cooked down into a puree, and an acidic flavour, Bramley apples are extremely versatile. They can be used in both sweet or savoury dishes.

How do I prepare Bramley apples?

If you are stuffing your apples, simply remove the core, here is a top tip from Sonia on how to remove the core with a regular kitchen peeler. If you are baking your apples into a cake or a sauce, you will need to peel the apple then remove the pips and tough core from the middle. Here is a top tip from Katie Davies about how to prevent your apples from browning if you’ve prepared them in advance of cooking.

Sweet Bramley apple recipes to try

Clockwise from top left: Katie Davie's apple crumble cheesecake; Malaysian Kitchen's Bramley apple crumble muffins; Sarah Winkle's apple and ginger cake; Andrea's apple and mincemeat pie.

Katie Davie’s apple crumble cheesecake - all of the flavours and textures of a crumble, in cheesecake form!
Malaysian Kitchens Bramley apple crumble muffins - moreish apple muffins with a crumbly streusel topping
Sarah Winkle’s apple and ginger cake - a budget cake that’s big on flavour. Really simple too, simply mix the ingredients then bake
Andrea’s Bramley apple and mincemeat pie - a delicious combination of spiced brandy mincemeat, lemon and sharp Bramley apples

Savoury Bramley apple recipes to try

Clockwise from top left: Mimi123's apple and chilli chutney; Natalie's apple sauce two ways; Steve's pork belly with black pudding and apple sauce; John's pork chops with cider and apple.

Natalie’s apple sauce two ways recipe - one regular version and one spiced version
John A’s pork chops with cider, apple, mushrooms and creme fraiche - a comforting dish with plenty of herbs, chestnut mushrooms and mustard
Mima123’s apple and chilli chutney - a warming chutney combining Bramley apples with ginger, garlic and spices
Jdjemal’s apple and orange sauce for roast pork - a tangy sauce with cloves and cinnamon to serve alongside a roast dinner
Steve’s pork belly with black pudding, potatoes, green beans and apple sauce - a classic combination of flavours pairing sharp Bramley apple with succulent pork belly

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