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From muffins to meatballs, 20 ways to use up extra apples

Contributed Photo / Owners of the Michigan-based Apple Truck say applesauce and apple butter are just the beginning for cooks looking to use up their extra apples.
Contributed Photo / Owners of the Michigan-based Apple Truck say applesauce and apple butter are just the beginning for cooks looking to use up their extra apples. Contributed Photo / Owners of the Michigan-based Apple Truck say applesauce and apple butter are just the beginning for cooks looking to use up their extra apples.

It’s hard to beat a fresh apple eaten out of hand, but they’re also a multipurpose ingredient, adding extra flavor and crunch to everything from smoothies to guacamole to pizza.

Need proof? Consider these 20 suggestions for how to use your extra apples, provided by the owners of The Apple Truck. Most are easy enough to incorporate without a recipe.

“These ideas showcase the versatility of apples and how they can be incorporated into both sweet and savory dishes,” says a news release.

(READ MORE: All you need to know about The Apple Truck)

Most of the ideas are simple enough to freestyle into an existing recipe, or you can use them to jump-start an online search for more guidance.