Farmer Mike Cirone prepares to pick dry-farmed apples in his orchard in See Canyon, near San Luis Obispo. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Leaves rustled as Mike Cirone reached into a tree and gently ...

Applesauce cakes don't have a singular definition; they run the gamut from dense, chunky fruitcakes to gummy "health" cakes without much flavor. We wanted a moist and tender cake that actually tasted ...

With apple season in full swing, it’s time to get a bunch and work them into savory dishes. Third in the nation in apple production, Michigan produces more than 20 varieties of apples, most of which ...

Fall is a glorious time with the changing leaves and cooler temperatures — and it’s also a great time to be creative with some of nature’s bounty: apples and oranges. Dried apples and oranges are easy ...

Apple cider, fresh and dried apples join forces in this stovetop apple pie filling. The pie is topped with flaming apple brandy just before serving. Apple cider and a combination of fresh, cooked, and ...

Dried apples offer the natural sweetness of a fresh Granny Smith, red Delicious or Fuji plus intense flavor and a long shelf life. Lightweight and packable, dried apple slices are a nutritious snack, ...