Using a melon baller, remove the core from the apple to form a filling cavity. Fill with a small amount of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees until the skins wilt and the flesh becomes soft. 

Layer sliced golden apple and gouda cheese on multigrain bread and close to form a sandwich. Spread a small amount of butter on each side of the sandwich and place in a panini press to brown. Or brown in a pan as you would a grilled cheese. 

Potato Apple Pancakes 

Shred a potato and some apples in a bowl. Add an egg, 2 tablespoons of flour, plus salt and pepper. Drop batter onto a nonstick skillet coated with olive oil. Toast on both sides and serve with sour cream or apple sauce. 

Apple, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad 

Add sliced apples, walnuts and goat cheese to salad greens and serve with your favorite dressing. 

Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions 

Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Grill, bake or saute until done. While it cooks, slice onions and apples and saute in olive oil with salt and pepper until browned. Serve with the pork. 

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