I made these shortly after watching the video... it gave this old guy some tasty memories! Mom made her own biscuits, back in the 50's and 60's, but I like using the Grands. Only a slight change for me, I used a knife instead of a corer to slice the apples (since I had to cut core bits off anyway, like you did), and dipped only one side of the biscuit in the cinnamon/sugar mix... folded the apple piece inside, and THEN dipped the outside in the sugar. If I was going to deep-fry these (which I'm not!) I would not dip the outside at all until after the frying. These taste wonderful, great memories! I don't know what Mom called them, though... just so goood!
Hi Thomas. I’m so pleased to meet you. Your story about memories of your mom warmed my heart ♥️. That’s what making food memories and our channel are all about. Enjoying delicious food with family around your table creates special bonds and I’m thrilled that this recipe gave you a chance to relive some of that. - Deb
Did this with pears, apples, and peaches. All were good but to rate them would be apple #1, peaches #2, and pears #3. Going to try it with apricots next. Thanks for the idea. I am also gluten-free so I used gluten-free bisquick with greek yogurt as the biscuit. Was delicious.
Thank you so much for reporting back on your experience, Donna!!! I’ll be anxious to hear about your apricot experience, too. I LOVE how you’ve adapted the recipe, both to meet your gluten free needs and to experiment with different fruits. Fantastic!!! - Deb
Welcome, Dean!!! For me, the problem with Apple fritters from the donut shops in my area is that they tend to taste kind of greasy. No greasiness here and I can make 8 Uglies for the cost of one fritter. 👍 But one of the best things about these for my family is the fact that I’ve been making them for 30 years and my kids still get excited about them. Food traditions are like glue…I hope that we can help you start some new food traditions for your friends and family. - Deb
Hello and welcome to my kitchen! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your comment about your experience with your grandson with me. You’ve truly warmed my heart because that’s exactly why we do what we do with our channel...bringing families together and making great memories! Thanks for watching! Do you get the chance to cook with your grandson often? If so, what kinds of things do you like to make? - Deb
Welcome to my kitchen, Kathy. I’m delighted to hear that you and your grandson made these together!! They are PERFECT for that. Do you two like to cook together? If so, what kinds of things do you like to make/eat/enjoy together? - Deb
That’s what 7-year-old boys are supposed to do. 😉 If you can wrangle him to cook with you again, there are several other good recipes he can do with you on the channel like “Hot Dog Wraps”, “White Trash”, “Dipped Wafer Cookies” and “Resurrection Rolls”, to name a few. - Deb
Thank you Miss Elmyra. I love your idea of trying peaches!!! Please, please let me know how they turn out…I’m DYING to know! Have fun with it and let me know how it goes. - Deb
Don't like apples? What kind of blasphemy is this? Love the peaches idea, or maybe even pears. I think we will try all of these thanks for the idea Miss Elmyra.
Welcome to my kitchen, Serpentsaurus, and you are absolutely welcome!!! In case you might be interested, we have also recently posted an air fryer version of this recipe. Happy Uglying! 😉 - Deb
Hi, K, and welcome to my kitchen...I’m so happy you found us!!! With a name like K Konfections, you’ve definitely grabbed my attention! What are your favorite types of foods to make in your kitchen? - Deb
These looked so delicious I just had to subscribe...I figured you enjoyed cooking as much as I did. I still do but as an octogenarian I don't do quite as much but I love simple recipes like this. Hope I find these honey butter biscuits. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed day.
Welcome to my kitchen, Margaret, and thank you for becoming one of our subscribers. I’m so happy to hear we are kindred spirits in the kitchen. I truly love it and plan to still be enjoying in my 80s as well. You can say I want to be like Margaret when I grow up! 😉 Let me know if you have difficulty finding the biscuits and I may have another suggestion for you. Also, stay tuned because this week’s video is an updated version of this recipe, but using the air fryer (my most frequently asked question on this recipe) and adding a glaze (my second most asked question). It’s got a couple of modifications from the baked version, but still easy and the result is almost like a different recipe. Enjoy!!! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen If I can't find them I thought I would use a little homemade honey butter spread thinly on the biscuit and then dip it in the cinnamon sugar, add the apple and a few golden raisins. If I do it this way, I have everything I need to make them. Maybe tomorrow. hahaha.
Welcome, Susan! I love to hear of your pets getting into the act, too! I hope you enjoy this recipe and find others on this channel that you like as well! - Deb
That’s great, Paul! Do you have young children and do they like to cook with you? I’d love to hear about the experience of you making these with them and how they turn out! Please let me know! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen I do. I have 2 adult children, and 2 preteen girls that cook with me every chance they get. I also care for my nieces and nephews as well, so there's always children around to help me. I love cooking for my family and I'm hoping to pass that love on to all of them. When we make these, I will come back and tell you all about it.
How wonderful, Paul!!! Sounds like you really understand the whole idea of family being built at the dinner table and your family, including your nieces and nephews, get to enjoy the benefits of delicious food and fun times learning with you. Awesome!!! Can’t wait to hear how your Apple Uglies go! - Deb
Welcome Sheri...I’m glad you found us, too...I’m so happy to meet you!!! We are actually filming a follow-up to this video today where we will be addressing some of our subscribers’ most asked questions. We will be making these in my air fryer and adding a simple glaze afterwards. I hope you’ll stay tuned to our channel for more about Apple Uglies and a lot of other recipes and tips I’ve been using to cook for my family for many years. Again, welcome! Enjoy your Aople Uglies!!! - Deb
Hello Rose…thank you for the Stevia tip!!!! I am always mindful of ways that I can reduce sugar in recipes, when the opportunity is there. I’ve never tried these with either Stevia or Splenda. Did you just replace the sugar I used with equal amounts of Stevia? - Deb
That is FABULOUS, Rose!!! Thank you so much for letting me know. My husband uses Stevia regularly in his coffee, so I always have Stevia on hand. I will have to give your Stevia suggestion a try! 😀 - Deb
Hi Steve! It’s a pleasure to meet you!!! There’s just nothing better, in my opinion, then the aromas and flavors of Fall after a long hot summer. Apples, cinnamon, and all things pumpkin are all among my favorites. These Apple Uglies are so simple…I do hope you’ll try them. You might also like to take a look at my Homemade Chunky Applesauce recipe also available on this channel. What kind of apples do you prefer to use for your applesauce? Also, I’m a HUGE apple pie fan and hope to include my Amazing Apple Pie recipe in a new video in the weeks ahead. Do you have any special apple pie secrets? I’d love to hear about them. Enjoy! - Deb
Welcome, Easter! The great thing about Apple Uglies is that they are not only the things that you like….they taste great, too!!! That’s a Win/Win!!! I hope you’ll check out our other recipes and tips…they aren’t all this easy, but none of them take a ton of time or any super skills. We are all about bringing family to the table with good food and good fun. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Welcome, Anything New! I’m happy you’ve joined us and hope that you’ll give some of our other videos a look, too. There are a lot to choose from and we post weekly with more great recipes and kitchen hacks. I hope you’ll give these a try. They’re definitely easy and fun to make, especially with kids! I first made these with preschoolers so that tells you how easy they are. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Hi Penny and welcome to my kitchen!!! I hope your family enjoyed your Apple Uglies this morning. What kind of apples did you use? Also, I’ve never had leftovers to freeze, but I LOVE the idea. Why not, right? Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to make extra the next time I make them and give that a try. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Welcome, Chris! They are really easy and everyone I make them for LOVES them. What kind of apples do you like? We are working on a follow-up video where we answer some of the most asked questions about this video including trying different types of apples and different fruits to find the flavor and texture that’s “just right” for your taste. I hope you’ll stay tuned! - Deb
Welcome to my kitchen, Connie...I’m so glad you’re here! Have you given these a try yet? They’re perfect as we go into Fall! We’re developing a “Apple Uglies II” video to address some of the questions we’ve received from our subscribers. Stay tuned for more easy and delicious recipes for your family. What are your favorite types of recipes that you look for? - Deb
Oh, Beth!!! You just tapped into a fond memory of a taste of my childhood! You’re right!!! That would be a great use for your leftover cinnamon sugar. Yum!!! - Deb
I’m too lazy to even peel if I can get away with it. Lol. But when I do, we’ll eat some, and what we don’t use I throw out for the birds and squirrels. I know not everyone lives where that’s not a real option, but the park works just fine too. They love and appreciate them, and give them much needed food/nutrients, especially in the winter. Same with a good deal of kitchen scraps, orange peels, carrot ends, etc.
absolutely and even better dry them and powder for extra special oatmeal, rea, baked goods endless possibilities , these treats are so awesome thank you for sharing deb
Welcome to my kitchen, Shay...I’m very happy to meet you!!! These are not only yummy, but they are SUPER easy to do. I started making these with my kids when kid #4 was in preschool. He is now grown with a new baby of his own and he and his 5 sibs still get excited when they see or smell Apple Uglies on their way. I hope you’ll give them a try. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Welcome to my kitchen, Dale. These are so easy to make = fun times with the kids, if you like. My favorite apples to use are Fujis or Pink Ladies, both for flavor and texture. Golden delicious are quite good, too. Do you prefer a firmer or softer apple? Experimenting with different varieties can be fun so you can find your own personal favorite. I’d love to hear what your favorite is. Enjoy! - Deb
These look so good. I love apple recipes andI look forward to trying them. I think they would also be good with some raisens and or chopped walnuts with the apple.
Hello Dee and welcome to my kitchen!! Golden raisins tend to be sweeter, which is why I like them and maybe why you don’t? 😉 What’s your favorite recipe to me see raisins in? - Deb
My grandson is an apple fritter guy. We all like them but he is obsessed. I'd love to try these on him. Especially if I get an air fryer. Thank you! Stay safe.🙏😉🥟🍎🍏
Hi Laura. I’m glad you’re here! So many people are wondering about doing these in an air fryer, I decided that I need to give it a try. Gave it my first effort this evening and learned some things. Going to keep trying until I’m happy with the result. 😋 - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Yay! Maybe Ill get to see and then try myself. I don't have one yet so...for many months I've wanted it but have to be patient these days. We're scraping here. I may just give up on waiting and make these however tho...lol.🙏💕🍎🍏🥐
Hi Laura. I was in exactly your position in terms of waiting for an air fryer. I wanted one for a very long time. Then a friend at work old me about the Ninja Foodi that has 9 functions in one unit. That replaced the air fryer on my wishlist. When Amazon Prime Days came around a few weeks ago, I found such a great price that I broke down and bought it. I’m only barely beginning to learn to use it, including the air fryer function, but I’m loving it!!! In the meantime, these are still a yummy treat that my family has loved in its simple baked fashion for 30 years. No need to wait for a fryer to try them. 😉Enjoy!!!! - Deb
Hi Robert and welcome to my kitchen! I like to bake these at 350 and then start checking them at around 15 min. They will probably take about 20 min. Have fun with this and enjoy!!! - Deb
Hi Deb, new to your channel. The name caught my eye. The Uglies was a hook for me. I have made apple dumplings in the past, but they were very time consuming because the recipe I was trying showed them all decorated with dough shaped into leaves. Mine did not turn out as lovely as the pictures on the recipe, so I was disappointed. Still tasted good! I made then for Thanksgiving dessert and really wanted them to be perfect. I can’t wait to get to the store, I have everything I need except for the biscuits. I did wonder why you didn’t use parchment paper sprayed, so clean up would be easier. I liked the idea on one of the comments about putting a caramel inside with the apple too. Looking forward to your next recipe!
Hi Terry and welcome to my kitchen!!! I’m so glad to meet you. 🤗 It sounds like your dumplings were probably delicious but I feel your pain in the disappointment over something that was so labor intensive and didn’t come out looking like you wanted them to for a special dinner like Thanksgiving. On our channel, we try to keep things simple and delicious. Labor intensive recipes have their place and their are plenty of those that my family enjoys, but this channel isn’t it. I really want to help people with recipes that truly ANYONE can do. This recipe may not be Thanksgiving table worthy, but they are an incredibly easy and delicious breakfast, snack or dessert treat for any day. I hope you’ll give them a try. Also, stay tuned for a follow-up to this video that we are filming today where we address some of the questions asked by our subscribers. We will be making these in my air fryer and glazing them afterwards. Enjoy!! - Deb
Absolutely!!! I also have a couple of wonderful Easter morning treats that my family still loves, even though they are all grown. Check out “Resurrection Rolls” and Bunny Buns for two simple, but incredibly delicious holiday treats. - Deb
Hello, Armon…I’m so glad you’ve joined us. I think that you and your family will love these!! Stay tuned…there are lots more recipes coming as well as shopping tips and kitchen hacks all with the aim of making your meals more fun and memorable. Let me know what types of recipes you’d like to see and I will do my best to present some for you. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Welcome to my kitchen, Bea! I’m very happy to meet you. 😁 You are very welcome for this recipe. I hope you’ll stay tuned for an update to this recipe posting this week. We answered a couple of the most frequently asked questions I get on this recipe and created an Air Fryer Version with a glaze. It involves a couple extra steps to make them but they are truly decadent! Best! - Deb
Definitely!!! This recipe was introduced to my family when my son was in preschool, so it started out as a kid-friendly treat to make and to eat and, now that my kids are all grown and have kids of their own, they still love them for breakfast and for snacks. What’s your favorite cooking apple, Jerrilyn ? - Deb
You’re absolutely right, John...that trick really does work! I remember doing that for the kids when we’d put cut apples in their lunches. Great tip!! - Deb
Welcome to my kitchen, Mary…it’s great to meet you! I’ve never tried almond icing on them, but glazing them with a butter/milk/vanilla/powdered sugar glaze is truly an extra treat! What do you put in your almond icing? I might have to give it a try! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Happy to join you and looking forward to enjoying more of your videos! The almond icing is similar to your recipe, but I use almond extract instead of vanilla and no butter.
That does sound yummy…I love the flavor of almond extract! For me, I think I might still add the butter, too. That little bit of salt adds a really nice umami and richness to glazes that I really enjoy. I appreciate your feedback and look forward to connecting with you again! 😄 - Deb
Another thought, Mary. I made an “Apple Uglies II - Air Fryer Version” video, by popular demand, and included a glaze as part of that recipe. Here’s a link in case you’d like to check it out. th-cam.com/video/HQVb4zRAVyc/w-d-xo.html - Deb
These look so good!! Thank you for this recipe and by the way, those hard pieces in the apple that you was cutting out, we called them “ toenails”. I know it sounds terrible and maybe it got its name because I’m a hillbilly from West Virginia and my family always called them that (lol)
Thank you for taking the time to inspect your work (double checking to make sure all the core and peeling has been removed)! So many internet cooks do not and I can only imagine the disappointment their viewers get when they copy these poor food prep techniques.
Thank you for your comment, Ann. You are very kind! I just know how I like my food and, therefore how I cook for my family and how I cook for you and my subscribers. It sounds like you are careful about those things when you cook, too. Perhaps we’re birds of a feather. 😉 Happy cooking!!! - Deb
Welcome, Dixieboy…so glad you found our channel!!! Stay tuned…we will soon be releasing an “Apple Uglies II” where I’ll be answering/demonstrating some of the top questions I’ve received from our subscribers about this recipe. I hope that you’ll check out our other recipes, too. Enjoy!!! - Deb
I brushed my plain biscuits with melted butter n honey when I couldn’t find the honey butter ones in the store. It was an additional step, but the taste was worth it.
Hi Christine…I’m so glad you’ve joined us!!! I’ve never tried them in an air fryer. I just recently acquired a Ninja Foodi and have just begun experimenting with it. You’re the second person who has mentioned trying them in an air fryer. She said she thought they’d be like little apple pies. If you try it, will you please let me know how they turned out? I’d love to hear about it!!! - Deb
Welcome, Bernice...I’m happy to meet you!! Thank you for your comment about the seed casings. I’ve had a few people offer names for them, but this is the first mention of casings. Makes sense to me! Regarding the glaze, it’s interesting you mention it. We are actually about to start filming today and will be answering some of the most often asked questions from our subscribers about this video, so we will be making Apple Uglies in my air fryer and we’ll be adding a simple glaze. Stay tuned to see Apple Uglies II which should post this week or next. Happy cooking...enjoy!!! - Deb
Welcome, Gary! You could definitely use parchment paper, if you prefer. As for icing, I actually tried that myself last night. I used 1 T of melted butter, 1 T of fat free half and half, but you could certainly use milk, 1/2 c of powdered sugar and optional 1/2 tsp of vanilla. For mine, I left the vanilla out because the butter was already so yummy. 😉 Add a light coat when your Uglies are fresh from the oven or, if you prefer, let them cool and do a light drizzle. They were great!!! Let me know how yours turn out. Enjoy! - Deb
Hi Petunia and welcome! I’ve had several questions about that so I’ve picked up a few different flavors of pie filling and will be experimenting with that very soon and let you know how it goes. If you try it first, will you please let me know about your experience? One thing l’m thinking is that I’ll probably bake them in a muffin tin rather than on a baking sheet to make sure the softer fruit doesn’t cause them to spread all over the pan. - Deb
Welcome, Charles…I’m glad you’re here!! Stick around…we’ll soon be posting “Apple Uglies II”. We’ve had so much interest in this video, and questions about variations, that we are going to do an update that addresses the main questions that our friends have been asking. Enjoy!! - Deb
Well, welcome again, Ronnie...that’s great! Do you have any sort of canned biscuit dough available? I can see that some Pillsbury products are available in Sydney and Melbourne stores, but don’t know if you’re anywhere near those cities. If not, I found a website www.rosiebakesit.co.uk/2014/03/uk-alternatives-to-us-baking-ingredients.html that you can check to find either a locally available store bought product or, if none exists, a recipe to make a substitution. I hope this helps and that you’ll let me know how it works out. Best! - Deb
Another thought…do you have an ALDI market anywhere near you. Here in the states, our ALDI carries a Bakehouse brand butter flaky biscuit dough in a can. I could help you work with those. - Deb
Try this: Use half a biscuit (and a suitably smaller chunk of apple) for each one. Instead of putting them on a cookie sheet, stack them in a bundt pan - I like the silicon ones for this -- in layers. Over each layer, pour a little mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and walnuts. Baking time is probably around 40 minutes. I think most folks call this "monkey bread". I also do some with home made chocolate truffles in each piece. Dark chocolate and a small cube of cream cheese is also tasty. Experiment -- have fun with it. Apple, cranberry, and brie anyone?
Oh, Evan! Now we’re talkin’! That sounds amazing!!! I’ll have to give that a try. I’ve only got metal Teflon coated Bundt pans...can you tell I’ve had them forever? Do you think I can use those or do I need to invest in a silicone one? - Deb
The whole idea of having a Cooking Channel is being able to touch different ideas around. Evan didn’t do anything that he shouldn’t have as far as we’re concerned. You need to lighten up
I’ve not tried them, but some other subscribers have, and tried pears, too. People seem to enjoy the peach, although I think I would be extra careful to make sure the biscuit is sealed around the fruit and might even bake them in a large muffin tin to contain the juices...just in case. I’d love to hear how this and your other apple choices turn out. Please let me know! - Deb
Update - I tried these with fresh peaches and, although they tasted good, I found that the peach cooked down and shrank a lot. I think if I made them again, I might try a quarter of a peach rather than an eighth and see how that goes. - Deb
The proper name for the seed casing is hull I think. You were cutting out the hulls and the rest of the skin after slicing the apple. I would put a tiny dollop of butter inside with the slice of apple and maybe even some shredded Cheddar Cheese!!! YUM!!!
Ooooooh, Michaela...I never thought of adding some cheese. What a great idea!!! I’ll have to give that a try. I’m thinking a bit of sharp cheddar to allow the flavor to come through could be really interesting! I’m glad you found our channel and shared your ideas. Enjoy! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen yes, ma'am, I got the idea for it from when I used to work at Taco John's back in the 1980's. They used to have a dish called Apple Grandé's that had deep fried flour tortillas, covered in cinnamon sugar, topped with Apple filling, covered in Sharp Cheddar Cheese and sprinkled with mashed up red hot candies!!! It was one of the best little dessert ideas for Taco John's, but they quit making them a long time ago!!! Might see if your crew would like those for a treat as well!!!
Wow!!! That sounds amazing!!! You could even use my recipe for Cinnamon Crisps and Dip for the “chips” in that dessert. They are so easy to make, baked in the oven rather than the mess of frying them. I’ll have to keep this recipe idea in mind as well when I start making my chunky applesauce. I think I could thicken that a bit for a much better apple topping than canned pie filling. You have my wheels turning! 😉 - Deb
@@DebsKitchen great idea!!! I like frying though. I was raised on it!!! When I worked at Taco John's we used to experiment a lot and sometimes we would make Apple Burritos!!! We would have great fun trying different ideas!!! And, yeah, I think I would try some of it without pie filling by possibly boiling Granny Smith Apples up and pureeing them. Maybe with the puree and a little sugar and cinnamon it would be a real nice sweet tarty dessert!!!
Hi Alan. No, I’ve not because this recipe originated over 30 years ago at my son’s patent participation preschool and, other than upgrading the type of apple and biscuit I use, I’ve never changed it. My family loves it as is, but I think an icing glaze would be yummy. Do you have a specific one you are planning to try? - Deb
I think a glaze of 1 Tbl butter, 1 Tbl milk and 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar would be nice and could also work for your peach version. Another viewer mentioned trying peaches and I’ve not yet heard how that turned out. I think it sounds yummy! Will you please let me know when you try it? - Deb
There is another company that makes honey butter jumbo biscuits and they are sold at Save-A-Lot stores. :-) I think they are better than Pillsbury Grands.
Again, welcome, Christine!!! I hope that you will find lots of ideas here to help your family and that you will let me know what kind of videos you’d like to see. I’m always looking for new ways to help! 😃 - Deb
Hi , Patrema, and welcome!!! You hit the nail on the head…they really are yum!!!! I hope you’ll give ‘em a try with your family and will check out our other easy recipes and simple hacks as well. Enjoy!! - Deb
Hi Beth and welcome! I’ve never tried it, but I suppose you could. My one concern is that they might get super juicy, since they’re already really soft, and leak out. If you try it, I’d suggest a couple things. Be sure your pan is well oiled or, better yet, line it with parchment paper in case you have major oozing. That should save it from sticking. The other thing is that I would be super careful to make sure your apple is completely sealed inside the biscuit with no gaps or holes...again to avoid the risk of leakage. Please let me know how they turn out. I’m always excited to learn something new!! - Deb
Hi Susan and welcome to my kitchen! You are absolutely right!!! My family has always enjoyed the sans glaze because that’s how I first learned to make them 30 years ago. After several viewers mentioned glazing them and asked about doing them in the air fryer, I did an updated version. You can find that video under Apple Uglies II - Air Fryer Edition. I really enjoyed the added glaze and hope that you will, too. Including melted butter in the glaze also really increases the umami, if you’d like to give that a try. What is your favorite apple dessert/recipe? I love trying new recipes to share! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen I will check out version II and the glaze. They just looked naked without it. lol. These do look marvelous. I’m not much on apple desserts actually, but I KNOW I would be a fan of these. Wish I had some with my coffee right now! 😑
They definitely pair perfectly with your favorite cup of coffee. They are so simple to make…the hardest part is dashing to the store to get the ingredients. My favorite apples to use are Fuji, Pink Lady or Braeburn, but you can definitely play with different types based on availability, price and your own preferences for tart versus sweet and texture. Please let me know what variety you use and how they turn out. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Welcome, Linda!!! I’m definitely a newbie to the air fryer world, and a lot of people have mentioned wanting to try these in their air fryers. I would love to hear from you on how they turn out, if you try it. Please let me know and have fun with it!!! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen I enjoy experimenting with recipes. Love making breakfast muffins. .little omelets with hashbrowns in bottom, eggs, different breakfast meats and cheese. Or, with half a pillsbury canned biscuit in muffin cup with veggies, meat and egg with cheese on top. So many varieties...even pineapple tidbit and ham. And, other favorite is easy meat balls. 1lb ground Turkey breast 1box stovetop stuffing savory herb flavor 1egg 1cup water Mix and make balls or patties.bake or skillet fry or Airfry..yummy and freeze well...oh..can stuff chunk of cheese inside. Quick bites of protien.
@@DebsKitchen necessity? Kind of what do I have in fridge...what can I grab and run to work. Retired now but love taste and ease of orginal biscuit egg muffin. Even spoonful of sauage gravy in bottom when egg on top. Prep on Sunday for the week. Oh those meatballs smash into burgers to fry and store in freezer. Cooking is fun.
You’re right about that…cooking IS fun!!! Creating new combinations and sharing them is super rewarding, too. You are fortunate to be retired and to have the extra time to “play”. I look forward to that myself! I’ll have to give some of your ideas a try. Thanks for sharing! - Deb
Do you have cinnamon sugar biscuits? I used to get those, but they aren’t available here anymore. If you have them , they work well, too. Another suggestion would be to use the biscuits you are able to get and spread them on the inside with a little bit of honey before adding the apple and cinnamon/sugar and rolling them up. Enjoy experimenting! - Deb
I would not want a firm Apple. I was born and raised in Maine which is Apple country and I think I would cook these a little bit in some cinnamon sugar and then once they cool make them. It shouldn't be like eating a slice of apple it should be more like an apple dessert like a turnover or an apple pie.
I get it, Elizabeth! We have our own little “Apple Country” just 15 minutes away in beautiful Oak Glen, CA. It’s a wonderful little community of orchards that grow many varieties of apples along with raspberries and pumpkins in season. Been a regular visitor for over 40 years and just love everything about it! For me, I like the apple in my Uglies to be a little firm and definitely not mushy…these are kind of between a fresh apple and the soft texture of an apple pie. Your idea of cooking the apples first would surely be a delicious twist, but would be a little less kid friendly, if you wanted to have the young ‘uns help you make them. 😉 You have a lot of great ideas…I’m anxious to hear how yours turn out! Have fun!!! - Deb
Welcome C. Lance. The apple is not at all hard, but is still a bit firm. If you prefer your apple to “cook down” more, you could simply alter your choice of apple to something like a Rome that will get really soft. My family just likes the flavor and texture of a Fuji or Pink Lady. Have fun experimenting with the apple that gives you the flavor and texture that you like! 😊 - Deb
Wow! I bet they’re wonderful!!! I applaud your extra effort and skill to make them. Have you tried them with this recipe? I can see why a little bit of butter would be a nice addition. Were they sweet enough or does it also need a little honey? - Deb
I like when people take recipes and put their own spin on them. That’s what I like to do, too. You could definitely use less dough and they would be delicious!!! - Deb
The only complaint I have about this video is that your hair needs to be pulled back while you were bent over using the Apple corer your hair actually hit the Apple’s
Hi Earlene. Thank you for your feedback. This was actually one of my first videos, posted almost exactly a year ago. Hopefully, I’ve gotten much better at keeping my hair out of the way. Thanks for watching. - Deb
Seems like easy recipe and will try. However, I have a difficult time watching cooking videos done by people with long hair. In this video her hair actually touched the apple when she used the corer. Please tie back your hair. I do not care how you look; it is all about the food.
Hi Sharon. Thank you very much for your feedback. Yeah, that was one of my very early videos posted about a year ago and, hopefully, I’m doing much better on that now. Thanks for watching! - Deb
Hi Thelma and thank you for your comment. Actually, these Uglies are very moist, both from the apple and from the buttery biscuit. If I have leftovers (and that’s a BIG if), I need to keep them refrigerated due to the moisture that could promote mold growth. I know that sounds gross. Sorry! The good news is that they always disappear WAY too fast for that. 😉 - Deb
I made these shortly after watching the video... it gave this old guy some tasty memories! Mom made her own biscuits, back in the 50's and 60's, but I like using the Grands. Only a slight change for me, I used a knife instead of a corer to slice the apples (since I had to cut core bits off anyway, like you did), and dipped only one side of the biscuit in the cinnamon/sugar mix... folded the apple piece inside, and THEN dipped the outside in the sugar. If I was going to deep-fry these (which I'm not!) I would not dip the outside at all until after the frying. These taste wonderful, great memories! I don't know what Mom called them, though... just so goood!
Hi Thomas. I’m so pleased to meet you. Your story about memories of your mom warmed my heart ♥️. That’s what making food memories and our channel are all about. Enjoying delicious food with family around your table creates special bonds and I’m thrilled that this recipe gave you a chance to relive some of that. - Deb
This looks delicious! I make homemade applesauce every holiday. Will make this for sure. Oh I usually make apple pies too. Can't wait to try this out.
Did this with pears, apples, and peaches. All were good but to rate them would be apple #1, peaches #2, and pears #3. Going to try it with apricots next. Thanks for the idea. I am also gluten-free so I used gluten-free bisquick with greek yogurt as the biscuit. Was delicious.
Thank you so much for reporting back on your experience, Donna!!! I’ll be anxious to hear about your apricot experience, too. I LOVE how you’ve adapted the recipe, both to meet your gluten free needs and to experiment with different fruits. Fantastic!!! - Deb
In our house we have to make a double batch, they go fast! Leftovers are awesome for a grab and go breakfast, too!
It’s always at least a double batch in this house, too. I’m glad that you brought the taste and aromas of Fall into your home, too!!! - Deb
Thank you so much for the recipe! My kids helped me make these and they are delicious. 3/3 kids approve!
I’m so glad that you tried making these with your kids and that they were such a hit!!! - Deb
They remind me of apple fritters. All donut shops in my area makes them. These are an easier version. Will try them.
Welcome, Dean!!! For me, the problem with Apple fritters from the donut shops in my area is that they tend to taste kind of greasy. No greasiness here and I can make 8 Uglies for the cost of one fritter. 👍 But one of the best things about these for my family is the fact that I’ve been making them for 30 years and my kids still get excited about them. Food traditions are like glue…I hope that we can help you start some new food traditions for your friends and family. - Deb
I made the apple uglies with my 6 yr old Grandson today. Big hit and he was so proud to bring some home to the rest of the family. Thanks
Hello and welcome to my kitchen! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your comment about your experience with your grandson with me. You’ve truly warmed my heart because that’s exactly why we do what we do with our channel...bringing families together and making great memories! Thanks for watching! Do you get the chance to cook with your grandson often? If so, what kinds of things do you like to make? - Deb
My 7 year old grandson and I made these yesterday.. they were very good..thank you for sharing..
Welcome to my kitchen, Kathy. I’m delighted to hear that you and your grandson made these together!! They are PERFECT for that. Do you two like to cook together? If so, what kinds of things do you like to make/eat/enjoy together? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen he likes to help "just a little" but then he's off playing again.
That’s what 7-year-old boys are supposed to do. 😉 If you can wrangle him to cook with you again, there are several other good recipes he can do with you on the channel like “Hot Dog Wraps”, “White Trash”, “Dipped Wafer Cookies” and “Resurrection Rolls”, to name a few. - Deb
I love this idea!! Nothing ugly about these to me!! I don't like apples so when I try this I'll use peaches. Thanks💙
Thank you Miss Elmyra. I love your idea of trying peaches!!! Please, please let me know how they turn out…I’m DYING to know! Have fun with it and let me know how it goes. - Deb
Don't like apples? What kind of blasphemy is this?
Love the peaches idea, or maybe even pears. I think we will try all of these thanks for the idea Miss Elmyra.
@@AraceaeFanatics lol.....nope not a fan of apples but I do actually eat home made applesauce(go figure)🤗
@@elmyra.jackson oh you're after my heart. Homemade applesauce is so wonderful while it's still warm.
@@AraceaeFanatics It truly is brother!!!
Thanks for the recipe Deb!
Welcome to my kitchen, Serpentsaurus, and you are absolutely welcome!!! In case you might be interested, we have also recently posted an air fryer version of this recipe. Happy Uglying! 😉 - Deb
Hello Deb! I’m new to your channel and I can’t wait to see how you make this delicious treat and can’t wait to try it 🥰
Hi, K, and welcome to my kitchen...I’m so happy you found us!!! With a name like K Konfections, you’ve definitely grabbed my attention! What are your favorite types of foods to make in your kitchen? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Hello Deb! I love to bake so on my channel I mostly bake on there but I love anything that’s a sweet treat🥰
I love sweets, too, so I will definitely check out your channel later today and become one of your subscribers! 😊 - Deb
These looked so delicious I just had to subscribe...I figured you enjoyed cooking as much as I did. I still do but as an octogenarian I don't do quite as much but I love simple recipes like this. Hope I find these honey butter biscuits. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed day.
Welcome to my kitchen, Margaret, and thank you for becoming one of our subscribers. I’m so happy to hear we are kindred spirits in the kitchen. I truly love it and plan to still be enjoying in my 80s as well. You can say I want to be like Margaret when I grow up! 😉 Let me know if you have difficulty finding the biscuits and I may have another suggestion for you.
Also, stay tuned because this week’s video is an updated version of this recipe, but using the air fryer (my most frequently asked question on this recipe) and adding a glaze (my second most asked question). It’s got a couple of modifications from the baked version, but still easy and the result is almost like a different recipe. Enjoy!!! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen If I can't find them I thought I would use a little homemade honey butter spread thinly on the biscuit and then dip it in the cinnamon sugar, add the apple and a few golden raisins. If I do it this way, I have everything I need to make them. Maybe tomorrow. hahaha.
Sounds wonderful, Bea!! Please let me know how they turn out. - Deb
FRY IT! FABULOUS!
Welcome, Donna. Do you deep fry or air fry? - Deb
Apples are my favorite fruit, so this is right up my alley, and the kids will enjoy these too.
My dogs LOVE apple peels!
Welcome, Susan! I love to hear of your pets getting into the act, too! I hope you enjoy this recipe and find others on this channel that you like as well! - Deb
That’s great, Paul! Do you have young children and do they like to cook with you? I’d love to hear about the experience of you making these with them and how they turn out! Please let me know! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen I do. I have 2 adult children, and 2 preteen girls that cook with me every chance they get. I also care for my nieces and nephews as well, so there's always children around to help me. I love cooking for my family and I'm hoping to pass that love on to all of them. When we make these, I will come back and tell you all about it.
How wonderful, Paul!!! Sounds like you really understand the whole idea of family being built at the dinner table and your family, including your nieces and nephews, get to enjoy the benefits of delicious food and fun times learning with you. Awesome!!! Can’t wait to hear how your Apple Uglies go! - Deb
Yum!! These look so easy and delicious 😋 🍎
I’ll be trying this this weekend or at least by mid week lol
Thanks! Glad I found you ❤️
Welcome Sheri...I’m glad you found us, too...I’m so happy to meet you!!! We are actually filming a follow-up to this video today where we will be addressing some of our subscribers’ most asked questions. We will be making these in my air fryer and adding a simple glaze afterwards. I hope you’ll stay tuned to our channel for more about Apple Uglies and a lot of other recipes and tips I’ve been using to cook for my family for many years.
Again, welcome! Enjoy your Aople Uglies!!! - Deb
Absolutely delicious. Works well with stevia if you are cutting down on sugars.
Hello Rose…thank you for the Stevia tip!!!! I am always mindful of ways that I can reduce sugar in recipes, when the opportunity is there. I’ve never tried these with either Stevia or Splenda. Did you just replace the sugar I used with equal amounts of Stevia? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Yes, I did a one-on-one substitution. And they are a hit with everyone I've served them to!
That is FABULOUS, Rose!!! Thank you so much for letting me know. My husband uses Stevia regularly in his coffee, so I always have Stevia on hand. I will have to give your Stevia suggestion a try! 😀 - Deb
Thank you sharing with us. I have never heard of this before. Usually make homemade applesauce and pie. Can't wait to try this out!
Hi Steve! It’s a pleasure to meet you!!! There’s just nothing better, in my opinion, then the aromas and flavors of Fall after a long hot summer. Apples, cinnamon, and all things pumpkin are all among my favorites. These Apple Uglies are so simple…I do hope you’ll try them. You might also like to take a look at my Homemade Chunky Applesauce recipe also available on this channel. What kind of apples do you prefer to use for your applesauce? Also, I’m a HUGE apple pie fan and hope to include my Amazing Apple Pie recipe in a new video in the weeks ahead. Do you have any special apple pie secrets? I’d love to hear about them. Enjoy! - Deb
Just what I like...super fast super easy fool proof recipes!
Welcome, Easter! The great thing about Apple Uglies is that they are not only the things that you like….they taste great, too!!! That’s a Win/Win!!! I hope you’ll check out our other recipes and tips…they aren’t all this easy, but none of them take a ton of time or any super skills. We are all about bringing family to the table with good food and good fun. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Great idea! Love the grand daughter hairdo on you !!
Such a nice video!! Looks delicious and easy to make.
Welcome, Anything New! I’m happy you’ve joined us and hope that you’ll give some of our other videos a look, too. There are a lot to choose from and we post weekly with more great recipes and kitchen hacks. I hope you’ll give these a try. They’re definitely easy and fun to make, especially with kids! I first made these with preschoolers so that tells you how easy they are. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Going to give these a try for breakfast meal in the morning ...freezing some. Yum!
Hi Penny and welcome to my kitchen!!! I hope your family enjoyed your Apple Uglies this morning. What kind of apples did you use? Also, I’ve never had leftovers to freeze, but I LOVE the idea. Why not, right? Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to make extra the next time I make them and give that a try. Enjoy!!! - Deb
This looks delicious
I bet in an airfryer they would come out amazing
Like little 🍎 apple pies
What a great idea!!! I should try that, Colleen. If you do, please drop me an update and let me know how they worked out. - Deb
I can't wait to make these! Thank you!
I can’t wait to hear how you and your family like them…enjoy!!! - Deb
Looks delicious, and easy to make. Great video.
Welcome, Chris! They are really easy and everyone I make them for LOVES them. What kind of apples do you like? We are working on a follow-up video where we answer some of the most asked questions about this video including trying different types of apples and different fruits to find the flavor and texture that’s “just right” for your taste. I hope you’ll stay tuned! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen My favorite eating apple is a Golden Delicious. Pink Lady for baking.
Thank you for the welcome.
Those look pretty and amazing....not ugly!!!
Welcome to our channel, Kim! I hope you’ll give them a try and let me know how it goes. Enjoy! - Deb
They sound delicious and I want to try making them. I believe I will try cooking them on parchment paper to be sure they do not stick to the pan.
That would work great, Janet! Welcome to our channel…I’m so glad you’re here!!!! Enjoy!!! - Deb
What a great easy easy recipe awesome 😍
Welcome to my kitchen, Connie...I’m so glad you’re here! Have you given these a try yet? They’re perfect as we go into Fall! We’re developing a “Apple Uglies II” video to address some of the questions we’ve received from our subscribers. Stay tuned for more easy and delicious recipes for your family. What are your favorite types of recipes that you look for? - Deb
That extra cinnamon sugar goes really well on some buttered toast
Oh, Beth!!! You just tapped into a fond memory of a taste of my childhood! You’re right!!! That would be a great use for your leftover cinnamon sugar. Yum!!! - Deb
There's no such thing as apple peels being trash. Even as kids we always ate those as snacks. My kids do as well.
Good for you, Paul….bringin’ ‘em up right!!! 😄 Happy to have you join us on the channel…welcome!!! - Deb
I’m too lazy to even peel if I can get away with it. Lol. But when I do, we’ll eat some, and what we don’t use I throw out for the birds and squirrels. I know not everyone lives where that’s not a real option, but the park works just fine too. They love and appreciate them, and give them much needed food/nutrients, especially in the winter. Same with a good deal of kitchen scraps, orange peels, carrot ends, etc.
absolutely and even better dry them and powder for extra special oatmeal, rea, baked goods endless possibilities , these treats are so awesome thank you for sharing deb
@@christinagaffney2054 That’s a good idea!
It is absolutely my pleasure!! What a creative person you are, Christina...what a great idea!!! - Deb
Looks good 😊
Welcome to my kitchen, Shay...I’m very happy to meet you!!! These are not only yummy, but they are SUPER easy to do. I started making these with my kids when kid #4 was in preschool. He is now grown with a new baby of his own and he and his 5 sibs still get excited when they see or smell Apple Uglies on their way. I hope you’ll give them a try. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Looks good. I’ll have to give ‘em a try.
Welcome to my kitchen, Dale. These are so easy to make = fun times with the kids, if you like. My favorite apples to use are Fujis or Pink Ladies, both for flavor and texture. Golden delicious are quite good, too. Do you prefer a firmer or softer apple? Experimenting with different varieties can be fun so you can find your own personal favorite. I’d love to hear what your favorite is. Enjoy! - Deb
These look so good. I love apple recipes andI look forward to trying them. I think they would also be good with some raisens and or chopped walnuts with the apple.
Hi Kitty! Welcome to our channel. I especially like your idea of trying some raisins with the apple. Would you use golden or regular raisins? - Deb
I don’t know about Kitty but I prefer regular raisins. I have never cared for golden raisins.
Hello Dee and welcome to my kitchen!! Golden raisins tend to be sweeter, which is why I like them and maybe why you don’t? 😉 What’s your favorite recipe to me see raisins in? - Deb
My grandson is an apple fritter guy. We all like them but he is obsessed. I'd love to try these on him. Especially if I get an air fryer. Thank you! Stay safe.🙏😉🥟🍎🍏
Hi Laura. I’m glad you’re here! So many people are wondering about doing these in an air fryer, I decided that I need to give it a try. Gave it my first effort this evening and learned some things. Going to keep trying until I’m happy with the result. 😋 - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Yay! Maybe Ill get to see and then try myself. I don't have one yet so...for many months I've wanted it but have to be patient these days. We're scraping here. I may just give up on waiting and make these however tho...lol.🙏💕🍎🍏🥐
Hi Laura. I was in exactly your position in terms of waiting for an air fryer. I wanted one for a very long time. Then a friend at work old me about the Ninja Foodi that has 9 functions in one unit. That replaced the air fryer on my wishlist. When Amazon Prime Days came around a few weeks ago, I found such a great price that I broke down and bought it. I’m only barely beginning to learn to use it, including the air fryer function, but I’m loving it!!!
In the meantime, these are still a yummy treat that my family has loved in its simple baked fashion for 30 years. No need to wait for a fryer to try them. 😉Enjoy!!!! - Deb
Looks great and I would like to try it; however, I didn’t see or hear the oven temperature mentioned.
Hi Robert and welcome to my kitchen! I like to bake these at 350 and then start checking them at around 15 min. They will probably take about 20 min. Have fun with this and enjoy!!! - Deb
I assumed the oven temp is what is listed on biscult Can
Thank you, Lynda…you are absolutely right! I’m sorry that that is not listed in the comments. I’ll be sure to update that. Than you!! - Deb
Hi Deb, new to your channel. The name caught my eye. The Uglies was a hook for me. I have made apple dumplings in the past, but they were very time consuming because the recipe I was trying showed them all decorated with dough shaped into leaves. Mine did not turn out as lovely as the pictures on the recipe, so I was disappointed. Still tasted good! I made then for Thanksgiving dessert and really wanted them to be perfect. I can’t wait to get to the store, I have everything I need except for the biscuits. I did wonder why you didn’t use parchment paper sprayed, so clean up would be easier. I liked the idea on one of the comments about putting a caramel inside with the apple too. Looking forward to your next recipe!
Hi Terry and welcome to my kitchen!!! I’m so glad to meet you. 🤗 It sounds like your dumplings were probably delicious but I feel your pain in the disappointment over something that was so labor intensive and didn’t come out looking like you wanted them to for a special dinner like Thanksgiving. On our channel, we try to keep things simple and delicious. Labor intensive recipes have their place and their are plenty of those that my family enjoys, but this channel isn’t it. I really want to help people with recipes that truly ANYONE can do.
This recipe may not be Thanksgiving table worthy, but they are an incredibly easy and delicious breakfast, snack or dessert treat for any day. I hope you’ll give them a try. Also, stay tuned for a follow-up to this video that we are filming today where we address some of the questions asked by our subscribers. We will be making these in my air fryer and glazing them afterwards. Enjoy!! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen great for a Christmas morning treat when kids want to get busy opening gifts from Santa...not eating.
Absolutely!!! I also have a couple of wonderful Easter morning treats that my family still loves, even though they are all grown. Check out “Resurrection Rolls” and Bunny Buns for two simple, but incredibly delicious holiday treats. - Deb
Hello Deb, I'm new to you channel and the Apple "Uglies" looks great !!!!
Hello, Armon…I’m so glad you’ve joined us. I think that you and your family will love these!! Stay tuned…there are lots more recipes coming as well as shopping tips and kitchen hacks all with the aim of making your meals more fun and memorable. Let me know what types of recipes you’d like to see and I will do my best to present some for you. Enjoy!!! - Deb
NICE EASY RECIPE. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD A LITTLE POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE ON THEM. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE RECIPE. 😊
Welcome to my kitchen, Bea! I’m very happy to meet you. 😁
You are very welcome for this recipe. I hope you’ll stay tuned for an update to this recipe posting this week. We answered a couple of the most frequently asked questions I get on this recipe and created an Air Fryer Version with a glaze. It involves a couple extra steps to make them but they are truly decadent! Best! - Deb
Looks good a kids a adults..will like for a snack ..
Definitely!!! This recipe was introduced to my family when my son was in preschool, so it started out as a kid-friendly treat to make and to eat and, now that my kids are all grown and have kids of their own, they still love them for breakfast and for snacks. What’s your favorite cooking apple, Jerrilyn ? - Deb
Quick suggestion if you're worried about your apples turning brown just put them after sliced in a little bit of lemon water
You’re absolutely right, John...that trick really does work! I remember doing that for the kids when we’d put cut apples in their lunches. Great tip!! - Deb
Those look pretty beautiful to me! I can imagine a little almond icing over top would make them killer!
Welcome to my kitchen, Mary…it’s great to meet you! I’ve never tried almond icing on them, but glazing them with a butter/milk/vanilla/powdered sugar glaze is truly an extra treat! What do you put in your almond icing? I might have to give it a try! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Happy to join you and looking forward to enjoying more of your videos! The almond icing is similar to your recipe, but I use almond extract instead of vanilla and no butter.
That does sound yummy…I love the flavor of almond extract! For me, I think I might still add the butter, too. That little bit of salt adds a really nice umami and richness to glazes that I really enjoy. I appreciate your feedback and look forward to connecting with you again! 😄 - Deb
Another thought, Mary. I made an “Apple Uglies II - Air Fryer Version” video, by popular demand, and included a glaze as part of that recipe. Here’s a link in case you’d like to check it out. th-cam.com/video/HQVb4zRAVyc/w-d-xo.html - Deb
These look so good!! Thank you for this recipe and by the way, those hard pieces in the apple that you was cutting out, we called them “ toenails”. I know it sounds terrible and maybe it got its name because I’m a hillbilly from West Virginia and my family always called them that (lol)
Welcome, Connie!!! It’s great to meet you! I love the “toenail” name…a little gross maybe, but I think I’ll call them that from now on. 😉 - Deb
Thank you for taking the time to inspect your work (double checking to make sure all the core and peeling has been removed)! So many internet cooks do not and I can only imagine the disappointment their viewers get when they copy these poor food prep techniques.
Thank you for your comment, Ann. You are very kind! I just know how I like my food and, therefore how I cook for my family and how I cook for you and my subscribers. It sounds like you are careful about those things when you cook, too. Perhaps we’re birds of a feather. 😉 Happy cooking!!! - Deb
I love this video. Thanks Great ideas.
Welcome, Dixieboy…so glad you found our channel!!! Stay tuned…we will soon be releasing an “Apple Uglies II” where I’ll be answering/demonstrating some of the top questions I’ve received from our subscribers about this recipe. I hope that you’ll check out our other recipes, too. Enjoy!!! - Deb
I brushed my plain biscuits with melted butter n honey when I couldn’t find the honey butter ones in the store.
It was an additional step, but the taste was worth it.
I love that!!! The honey really is a nice touch, so your solution sounds like an excellent one. Thank you so much for sharing!!!! - Deb
Going to try definitely desired. Great video might try air frying.
Hi Christine…I’m so glad you’ve joined us!!! I’ve never tried them in an air fryer. I just recently acquired a Ninja Foodi and have just begun experimenting with it. You’re the second person who has mentioned trying them in an air fryer. She said she thought they’d be like little apple pies. If you try it, will you please let me know how they turned out? I’d love to hear about it!!! - Deb
How about making a little glaze out of powdered sugar and cream and pouring that over the finished biscuits. Yummy!
Welcome, Bernice...I’m happy to meet you!! Thank you for your comment about the seed casings. I’ve had a few people offer names for them, but this is the first mention of casings. Makes sense to me!
Regarding the glaze, it’s interesting you mention it. We are actually about to start filming today and will be answering some of the most often asked questions from our subscribers about this video, so we will be making Apple Uglies in my air fryer and we’ll be adding a simple glaze. Stay tuned to see Apple Uglies II which should post this week or next.
Happy cooking...enjoy!!! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Thanks, Deb, I'll keep an eye out for it.
The video is in for editing now so, if all goes well, it should post at midnight PDT tomorrow or Wednesday. - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Thanks for the heads up. Regards
Have a fabulous day, Bernice, and happy cooking!!! - Deb
Could you use parchment paper on the cookie sheet? Do you think it's too much to put a little icing on them? They look delicious 😋 😋
Welcome, Gary! You could definitely use parchment paper, if you prefer. As for icing, I actually tried that myself last night. I used 1 T of melted butter, 1 T of fat free half and half, but you could certainly use milk, 1/2 c of powdered sugar and optional 1/2 tsp of vanilla. For mine, I left the vanilla out because the butter was already so yummy. 😉 Add a light coat when your Uglies are fresh from the oven or, if you prefer, let them cool and do a light drizzle. They were great!!! Let me know how yours turn out. Enjoy! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Thank you
@@garybnkr hi Gary how are you doing?
Can Apple Pie Filling, or other fruit fillings, be used instead?
Hi Petunia and welcome! I’ve had several questions about that so I’ve picked up a few different flavors of pie filling and will be experimenting with that very soon and let you know how it goes. If you try it first, will you please let me know about your experience? One thing l’m thinking is that I’ll probably bake them in a muffin tin rather than on a baking sheet to make sure the softer fruit doesn’t cause them to spread all over the pan. - Deb
They look yummy 😍
Welcome to my kitchen!!! They ARE yummy and oh so easy!!! - Deb
Yummy sounding, I am going to make this, thank you.
It’s truly my pleasure, Linda. I hope that your family enjoys these as much as mine has for the past 30 years. Please let me know. Enjoy! - Deb
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That goes on the "To try" list. Thanks.
Welcome, Charles…I’m glad you’re here!! Stick around…we’ll soon be posting “Apple Uglies II”. We’ve had so much interest in this video, and questions about variations, that we are going to do an update that addresses the main questions that our friends have been asking. Enjoy!! - Deb
Going to make these!!
Welcome, Terry…I’m so glad to meet you!!! Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll let me know how your Uglies turn out. Enjoy!!! - Deb
@debskitchen what could I use as a substitute for the biscuit? It’s not available in my country
Hello Ronnie and welcome to my kitchen...I’m so glad you’re here!! Where are you located? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Australia
Well, welcome again, Ronnie...that’s great! Do you have any sort of canned biscuit dough available? I can see that some Pillsbury products are available in Sydney and Melbourne stores, but don’t know if you’re anywhere near those cities. If not, I found a website www.rosiebakesit.co.uk/2014/03/uk-alternatives-to-us-baking-ingredients.html that you can check to find either a locally available store bought product or, if none exists, a recipe to make a substitution. I hope this helps and that you’ll let me know how it works out. Best! - Deb
Another thought…do you have an ALDI market anywhere near you. Here in the states, our ALDI carries a Bakehouse brand butter flaky biscuit dough in a can. I could help you work with those. - Deb
@@ronniepearce4438 how is the weather over there and I hope you have something to eat already?
I will fry these in a heartbeat!
Just a comment/suggestion about biscuit dough. Be careful not to overwork. It can make them not as tender and flaky
Thank you, Debbie…great tip!!! - Deb
Try this: Use half a biscuit (and a suitably smaller chunk of apple) for each one. Instead of putting them on a cookie sheet, stack them in a bundt pan - I like the silicon ones for this -- in layers. Over each layer, pour a little mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and walnuts. Baking time is probably around 40 minutes. I think most folks call this "monkey bread". I also do some with home made chocolate truffles in each piece. Dark chocolate and a small cube of cream cheese is also tasty. Experiment -- have fun with it. Apple, cranberry, and brie anyone?
Oh, Evan! Now we’re talkin’! That sounds amazing!!! I’ll have to give that a try. I’ve only got metal Teflon coated Bundt pans...can you tell I’ve had them forever? Do you think I can use those or do I need to invest in a silicone one? - Deb
Instead of hogging in on someone else's channel why don't you get your own. There's always someone like you.😬👹
The whole idea of having a Cooking Channel is being able to touch different ideas around. Evan didn’t do anything that he shouldn’t have as far as we’re concerned. You need to lighten up
Do you think fresh peaches would be toooo watery!•???
I am going to try them!!
I’ve not tried them, but some other subscribers have, and tried pears, too. People seem to enjoy the peach, although I think I would be extra careful to make sure the biscuit is sealed around the fruit and might even bake them in a large muffin tin to contain the juices...just in case. I’d love to hear how this and your other apple choices turn out. Please let me know! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen
Thank you for sharing your apple
recipe.
I will definitely try to prepare this
dish with both apples and peaches!!!
Please be sure to let me know how they turn out...I’d love to hear from you!! - Deb
Update - I tried these with fresh peaches and, although they tasted good, I found that the peach cooked down and shrank a lot. I think if I made them again, I might try a quarter of a peach rather than an eighth and see how that goes. - Deb
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Thanks for that update!!!
good information!!!
The proper name for the seed casing is hull I think. You were cutting out the hulls and the rest of the skin after slicing the apple. I would put a tiny dollop of butter inside with the slice of apple and maybe even some shredded Cheddar Cheese!!! YUM!!!
Ooooooh, Michaela...I never thought of adding some cheese. What a great idea!!! I’ll have to give that a try. I’m thinking a bit of sharp cheddar to allow the flavor to come through could be really interesting! I’m glad you found our channel and shared your ideas. Enjoy! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen yes, ma'am, I got the idea for it from when I used to work at Taco John's back in the 1980's. They used to have a dish called Apple Grandé's that had deep fried flour tortillas, covered in cinnamon sugar, topped with Apple filling, covered in Sharp Cheddar Cheese and sprinkled with mashed up red hot candies!!! It was one of the best little dessert ideas for Taco John's, but they quit making them a long time ago!!! Might see if your crew would like those for a treat as well!!!
Wow!!! That sounds amazing!!! You could even use my recipe for Cinnamon Crisps and Dip for the “chips” in that dessert. They are so easy to make, baked in the oven rather than the mess of frying them. I’ll have to keep this recipe idea in mind as well when I start making my chunky applesauce. I think I could thicken that a bit for a much better apple topping than canned pie filling. You have my wheels turning! 😉 - Deb
@@DebsKitchen great idea!!! I like frying though. I was raised on it!!! When I worked at Taco John's we used to experiment a lot and sometimes we would make Apple Burritos!!! We would have great fun trying different ideas!!! And, yeah, I think I would try some of it without pie filling by possibly boiling Granny Smith Apples up and pureeing them. Maybe with the puree and a little sugar and cinnamon it would be a real nice sweet tarty dessert!!!
That sounds amazing!!! What time should I be there? 😉 - Deb
Have you tried adding an icing glaze to them?
Hi Alan. No, I’ve not because this recipe originated over 30 years ago at my son’s patent participation preschool and, other than upgrading the type of apple and biscuit I use, I’ve never changed it. My family loves it as is, but I think an icing glaze would be yummy. Do you have a specific one you are planning to try? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Well, a lite powered sugar glaze with a little apple juice maybe. Actually, I'm thinking of trying your recipe with fresh peaches.
I think a glaze of 1 Tbl butter, 1 Tbl milk and 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar would be nice and could also work for your peach version. Another viewer mentioned trying peaches and I’ve not yet heard how that turned out. I think it sounds yummy! Will you please let me know when you try it? - Deb
There is another company that makes honey butter jumbo biscuits and they are sold at Save-A-Lot stores. :-) I think they are better than Pillsbury Grands.
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Again, welcome, Christine!!! I hope that you will find lots of ideas here to help your family and that you will let me know what kind of videos you’d like to see. I’m always looking for new ways to help! 😃 - Deb
I think melted Carmel drizzled over them then chopped pecans would be like an Apple Carmel Pecan pie without the fuss.
Ooooohhhh, Cin...that sounds amazing!!! Will you give it try? I’d love to hear about it! I LOVE your creative thinking on that! - Deb
Those "hard things" are seed casings.
Yum
Hi , Patrema, and welcome!!! You hit the nail on the head…they really are yum!!!! I hope you’ll give ‘em a try with your family and will check out our other easy recipes and simple hacks as well. Enjoy!! - Deb
We are trying these for dessert tonight
Hi Holly and welcome to my kitchen. How did your Uglies turn out? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Very good. Thank you for the recipe!
I’m so glad to hear it, Holly, and you’re welcome! What kinds of recipes to you usually search for online? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Slow cooker, fast and easy recipes.
Can you use canned apples?
Hi Beth and welcome! I’ve never tried it, but I suppose you could. My one concern is that they might get super juicy, since they’re already really soft, and leak out. If you try it, I’d suggest a couple things. Be sure your pan is well oiled or, better yet, line it with parchment paper in case you have major oozing. That should save it from sticking. The other thing is that I would be super careful to make sure your apple is completely sealed inside the biscuit with no gaps or holes...again to avoid the risk of leakage. Please let me know how they turn out. I’m always excited to learn something new!! - Deb
Drizzle those uglies with some powdered sugar/vanilla/milk glaze. Ummmmmm. Looks amazing!
Hi Susan and welcome to my kitchen! You are absolutely right!!! My family has always enjoyed the sans glaze because that’s how I first learned to make them 30 years ago. After several viewers mentioned glazing them and asked about doing them in the air fryer, I did an updated version. You can find that video under Apple Uglies II - Air Fryer Edition. I really enjoyed the added glaze and hope that you will, too. Including melted butter in the glaze also really increases the umami, if you’d like to give that a try. What is your favorite apple dessert/recipe? I love trying new recipes to share! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen I will check out version II and the glaze. They just looked naked without it. lol. These do look marvelous. I’m not much on apple desserts actually, but I KNOW I would be a fan of these. Wish I had some with my coffee right now! 😑
They definitely pair perfectly with your favorite cup of coffee. They are so simple to make…the hardest part is dashing to the store to get the ingredients. My favorite apples to use are Fuji, Pink Lady or Braeburn, but you can definitely play with different types based on availability, price and your own preferences for tart versus sweet and texture. Please let me know what variety you use and how they turn out. Enjoy!!! - Deb
Want to try in my airfryer!
Welcome, Linda!!! I’m definitely a newbie to the air fryer world, and a lot of people have mentioned wanting to try these in their air fryers. I would love to hear from you on how they turn out, if you try it. Please let me know and have fun with it!!! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen I enjoy experimenting with recipes.
Love making breakfast muffins. .little omelets with hashbrowns in bottom, eggs, different breakfast meats and cheese. Or, with half a pillsbury canned biscuit in muffin cup with veggies, meat and egg with cheese on top. So many varieties...even pineapple tidbit and ham. And, other favorite is easy meat balls.
1lb ground Turkey breast
1box stovetop stuffing savory herb flavor
1egg
1cup water
Mix and make balls or patties.bake or skillet fry or Airfry..yummy and freeze well...oh..can stuff chunk of cheese inside. Quick bites of protien.
Wow, Linda….you have lots of great ideas for some awesome breakfast bites! How have you developed them? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen necessity? Kind of what do I have in fridge...what can I grab and run to work. Retired now but love taste and ease of orginal biscuit egg muffin. Even spoonful of sauage gravy in bottom when egg on top.
Prep on Sunday for the week.
Oh those meatballs smash into burgers to fry and store in freezer. Cooking is fun.
You’re right about that…cooking IS fun!!! Creating new combinations and sharing them is super rewarding, too. You are fortunate to be retired and to have the extra time to “play”. I look forward to that myself! I’ll have to give some of your ideas a try. Thanks for sharing! - Deb
I deep fried these and they were really good. I make home fries all the time so the hot grease doesn't bother me
Yummmmmm, Bea!!! I wanna come over to your kitchen and give those a try!!! - Deb
Unfortunately, I have never seen honey butter biscuits here in Canada. Shame, they look so good.
Do you have cinnamon sugar biscuits? I used to get those, but they aren’t available here anymore. If you have them , they work well, too. Another suggestion would be to use the biscuits you are able to get and spread them on the inside with a little bit of honey before adding the apple and cinnamon/sugar and rolling them up. Enjoy experimenting! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen Thankyou very much I will give this a try. Cheers!
Please check back in and let me know how they go…I’m anxious to hear!! - Deb
I would not want a firm Apple. I was born and raised in Maine which is Apple country and I think I would cook these a little bit in some cinnamon sugar and then once they cool make them. It shouldn't be like eating a slice of apple it should be more like an apple dessert like a turnover or an apple pie.
I get it, Elizabeth! We have our own little “Apple Country” just 15 minutes away in beautiful Oak Glen, CA. It’s a wonderful little community of orchards that grow many varieties of apples along with raspberries and pumpkins in season. Been a regular visitor for over 40 years and just love everything about it! For me, I like the apple in my Uglies to be a little firm and definitely not mushy…these are kind of between a fresh apple and the soft texture of an apple pie. Your idea of cooking the apples first would surely be a delicious twist, but would be a little less kid friendly, if you wanted to have the young ‘uns help you make them. 😉 You have a lot of great ideas…I’m anxious to hear how yours turn out! Have fun!!! - Deb
@@DebsKitchen yep! We export apples to the country and the world along with wild Maine blueberries potatoes and maple syrup. :-)
@@elizabethshaw734 all of my favorite things.
The apple does seem to be cooked done!!
Looks a bit hard!!!?.
Welcome C. Lance. The apple is not at all hard, but is still a bit firm. If you prefer your apple to “cook down” more, you could simply alter your choice of apple to something like a Rome that will get really soft. My family just likes the flavor and texture of a Fuji or Pink Lady. Have fun experimenting with the apple that gives you the flavor and texture that you like! 😊 - Deb
Apple core
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Needs a tiny bit of butter.
I don’t add any because I’m using Honey Butter biscuits and that’s enough butter for me. What kind of biscuits do you like to use? - Deb
@@DebsKitchen plain homemade
Wow! I bet they’re wonderful!!! I applaud your extra effort and skill to make them. Have you tried them with this recipe? I can see why a little bit of butter would be a nice addition. Were they sweet enough or does it also need a little honey? - Deb
WHAT YOU SAY IS TRASH CAN BE USED TO MAKE APPLE SYRUP ;;JUST BOIL THE PEELS ;;
Welcome, Carol! I’ve never heard of apple syrup before, but I’m very interested. How do you like to use it? - Deb
That's too much dough for me I would cut it in half.
I like when people take recipes and put their own spin on them. That’s what I like to do, too. You could definitely use less dough and they would be delicious!!! - Deb
The only complaint I have about this video is that your hair needs to be pulled back while you were bent over using the Apple corer your hair actually hit the Apple’s
Hi Earlene. Thank you for your feedback. This was actually one of my first videos, posted almost exactly a year ago. Hopefully, I’ve gotten much better at keeping my hair out of the way. Thanks for watching. - Deb
Seems like easy recipe and will try. However, I have a difficult time watching cooking videos done by people with long hair. In this video her hair actually touched the apple when she used the corer. Please tie back your hair. I do not care how you look; it is all about the food.
Hi Sharon. Thank you very much for your feedback. Yeah, that was one of my very early videos posted about a year ago and, hopefully, I’m doing much better on that now. Thanks for watching! - Deb
Looks dry,no juice inside 👎
Hi Thelma and thank you for your comment. Actually, these Uglies are very moist, both from the apple and from the buttery biscuit. If I have leftovers (and that’s a BIG if), I need to keep them refrigerated due to the moisture that could promote mold growth. I know that sounds gross. Sorry! The good news is that they always disappear WAY too fast for that. 😉 - Deb
@@DebsKitchen oh!Ok!!!Thank you for your time😁😎
You bet, Thelma! Have an amazing day!! - Deb