apples substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 7.0 · Apples are crisp, sweet-tart pome fruits available in dozens of varieties from tart Granny Smith to honeyed Fuji. Eaten raw, baked into pies and crumbles, stewed into sauces, pressed into cider, or paired with cheese and pork.

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01

Jujube

10.0
1 piece : 1 piece

When fresh, similar crisp texture

02

Pineapple

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Works in fruit salads, sweeter and more tart

03

Peaches

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweeter and juicier; great in crumbles and tarts but reduce sugar slightly

04

Apricots

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Tart-sweet with firm flesh; holds shape in baking and makes good chutney

05

Plums

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Tart and juicy; use in cobblers and sauces but expect deeper color

06

Pears

7.5
1 piece : 1 piece

Closest fruit match; slightly softer flesh, works in pies, tarts, and salads without adjustments

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