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Madison’s recipes for apple-based eats

These recipes are truly local to the core, the apples of our eye.

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As we move further into apple season, check with local bake shops for seasonal offerings.

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Now that we’ve peeled back the curtain on the best apples in Madison, let’s put them to good use. Check out these edibleMADISON recipes that will apple-solutely get you in the mood for fall.

Heirloom Apple Pie
Prep time: Five hours | Cook time: One hour
🍽️ Serves: Eight
🍎 Use heirloom varieties with a sweet-tart taste and crisp texture. (Think: Macoun and Northern Spy.)

Mulled Apple Cider
Prep time: Two minutes| Cook time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Serves: Six
🍎 Pick up a gallon of cider from any of the local spots included in our roundup.

Apple Brown Betty with Apple Cider Glaze
Prep time: 30 minutes| Cook time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 12
🍎 Grab some Cortlands or your favorite winter-stored variety.

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