Discover Apple Equivalents, Measures, and Substitutions for Cooking (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for apples in cooking? ›

As you probably already know, pears can be substituted for apples in almost any recipe.

Bananas and papayas are two easy to resource, lower priced alternative as the household fruit of choice. Here's why. Papayas and Bananas contain fewer carbohydrates and more protein than Apples and hence instantly making them a better choice for calorie conscious.

If you can't find cooking apples then a sharp green eating/regular apple is the best alternative and we usually suggest using Granny Smith apples. You should use the same amount of apple, regardless of the type.

Apples, pears, nashi and quince are pome fruits, grown from spring blossom and harvested from late summer through to late autumn.

Pears and peaches, for example, have a similar consistency and can be peeled and chopped as direct substitutes in most recipes. Here's a quick guide: Pear: Works well in baked goods and can be a direct substitute for apples. Peaches: Ideal for pies and cobblers, often requiring a 1:1 substitution ratio.

Oranges, like apples, grow on trees. At least two tongue-in-cheek scientific studies have been conducted on the subject, each of which concluded that apples can be compared with oranges reasonably easily and on a low budget, and the two fruits are quite similar.

For example, zucchini, jicama, and chayote can be cooked with sweeteners and apple spices to mimic the flavor of apples in pies, muffins, and other baked goods. Berries and rhubarb can be used in salads, sauces, and desserts as a substitute for apples.

The Measure app uses augmented reality (AR) technology to turn your device into a tape measure. You can gauge the size of objects, automatically detect the dimensions of rectangular objects, and save a photo of the measurement.

Substitute 1 cup applesauce for chopped apples. Substitute 2 cups fresh or drained canned pears, peaches or rhubarb.

What are two suitable methods of cooking apples? ›

Apples can be cooked down into sauce, apple butter, or fruit preserves. They can be baked in an oven and served with custard, and made into pies or apple crumble. In the UK roast pork is commonly served with cold apple sauce made from boiled and mashed apples. A baked apple is baked in an oven until it has become soft.

Are apples good for diabetes? Apples can be a good snack for people with diabetes. Their fiber may help prevent spikes in blood sugar, and insulin levels, and fructose may be more beneficial for insulin levels than glucose. Apples also contain many nutrients.

Eating two apples a day is good for heart health. You can eat any kind of apple, as long as you eat the peel. Apple peels contain many antioxidants that help fight cancer. Researchers suggest that it is best to get antioxidants from fruits and vegetables rather than from dietary supplements.

On the outside, jicama looks like a light brown beet. Inside, it looks and feels like a raw potato, but doesn't taste like one. It's crisp and slightly sweet, like an apple. But jicama doesn't brown like an apple after you cut it.

Quince is a fall fruit that looks similar to apples and pears, but tastes quite different. It's yellow in appearance, short, somewhat round, and has a relatively tough texture.

For reference, one medium apple will give you about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of applesauce.