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And recipes for apple season. [START FREE TRIAL]( or [LOG IN]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( September 23, 2022 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Bottles of Vanilla Extract and Imitation Vanilla]( Vanilla Extract vs. Imitation Vanilla: Does It Matter What You Buy? We compared flavor, production, and cost differences[Find out whether vanilla extract is worth it. →]( The Easiest Way to Braid Challah Weaving strands of dough together is the most daunting part of making challah. [We talked to pro bakers to learn the easiest way to braid challah. →]( Introducing On The Road with Bryan Roof Travel alongside Cook’s Country’s Editorial Director Bryan Roof as he explores the communities and cuisines that make up the great American dinner table.[Watch On the Road. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Cider-Glazed Apple Bundt Cake; Sam Block's Headshot]( Apple Season From Sam Block, Digital Test Cook I love this time of year: the crisp air, the foliage, and more importantly, the food. And when it comes to late September produce, I am all about those apples. Apples wear many freckled hats. Their flavor can be sweet, tart, or acidic; they can be crisp and juicy or soft and dry. Oh, and those vibrant colors! You can choose an apple based on your mood. It’s like choosing your own adventure. [Savory]( or [sweet]( there’s a lot you can do with apples. But I have to admit that I’m almost always baking with them. What can I say? I’m basic. In my kitchen, apple desserts are a must. My all-time favorite go-to is Andrew Janjigian’s [Apple Crumble](. This recipe goes up on apples and cuts down on sugar. It’s an incredibly satisfying contrast of tangy, tender fruit against a buttery, delicately crunchy topping, a true celebration of the fruit. If I’m headed to a dinner party, I’m bringing our [Cider-Glazed Apple Bundt Cake](. The key to this recipe is an apple cider reduction, which gets baked in, brushed onto the warm cake, and drizzled over top as a glaze. Tart Granny Smiths perfectly balance the cider’s sweetness. Talk about a showstopper. So go ahead and channel your inner basic. Throw on a flannel, head to a local apple orchard, bring home a bushel of fruit, and start baking. I promise you it does the body good. Happy apple season, all. The recipes in this newsletter are free for two days Want access to every recipe, review, and video? [Start your 2-week free trial](. 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