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Apple Season Baking Tools: Peelers, Pie Pans & Pantry Staples
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items Apple season peaks in October, so I rounded up the peelers, pie plates and pantry staples that make fall baking easier. It covers peeling, coring, crust and storage, with tools that cost less than a bakery pie and last for years. (Note: This list con...
A crank peeler that peels, cores and slices an apple in one turn. The suction base holds to a smooth counter. Pick it if you are making pies or apple butter and have a bushel to get through.
Johnny Apple Peeler with Suction Base | Roots & Branches
An electric peeler that spins the fruit for you, which saves hands on a big batch. It works on apples and potatoes. Go for it if wrist pain keeps you away from a manual peeler.
Starfrit Rotato Express Electric Peeler - Grey
A razor-sharp paring knife for coring and slicing apples by hand. The light handle is easy to control. Get it if your current paring knife is dull or heavy.
Victorinox 3.25 Inch Swiss Classic Paring Knife
A classic glass pie plate that lets you see the crust brown on the bottom. I use it for apple pie and quiche. Buy it if you want an inexpensive pan that bakes evenly.
Pyrex C-209 9.5in Fluted Rim Pie Plate
An aluminized steel pie pan with a nonstick coating and ridges for even baking. It is sturdy and does not warp. Choose it if you want a metal pan for a crisp bottom crust.
USA Pan Bakeware Aluminized Steel Pie Pan, 9-Inch
A pastry blender that cuts cold butter into flour for flaky crusts. The comfortable handle takes the strain out of the job. Buy it if your pie crust turns tough when you mix by hand.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Pastry Blender
A muffin pan for apple cinnamon muffins and cupcakes. The coating releases cleanly and the pan is sturdy. Choose it if your old pan is warped or rusty.
Gold Non-Stick Bakeware Muffin Pan, 12 Cup
A set of glass mixing bowls in three sizes that can go from the counter to the microwave. I use them for dough and batter. Pick it up if you want bowls that do not stain or hold odors.
Pyrex Essentials (3-Piece) Glass Mixing Bowls Set
A fragrant cinnamon that I like for apple pie and oatmeal. It is more aromatic than basic grocery store cinnamon. Worth buying if you want one spice that makes the kitchen smell like fall.
Burlap & Barrel's Cinnamon Delights: Royal
A strong, sweet cinnamon that stands up in apple desserts. It is easy to find at grocery stores. Pick it up if you want a reliable cinnamon for baking.
McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Saigon Cinnamon
A dependable flour for pie crust, muffins and cookies. I like the steady protein level, which gives consistent results. Buy a bag if your bakes come out different each time.
King Arthur Baking Company, All-Purpose Flour, 5 lb Bag
Heat-resistant mitts with a grippy ribbed surface for hot pans and pie plates. I like that they wash easily. Get a set if your old mitts are thin or scorched.
KITCHENAID Ribbed Silicone Oven Mitt 2-Pack
A set of bamboo boards in different sizes for slicing apples and rolling dough. They are light and have juice grooves. Pick them up if you want a few extra boards for prep days.
Astercook 4-Pc Carbonized Bamboo Cutting Board Set
A silicone brush for egg wash and melted butter on pie crust. It is heat safe and easy to clean. Choose it if your old bristle brush sheds into the crust.
OXO Good Grips Silicone Basting & Pastry Brush
A smooth wooden rolling pin with comfortable handles for pie dough and cookies. It keeps a steady roll on a floured counter. Grab it if you still use a wine bottle to roll dough.
OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Steel Rolling Pin
A swivel peeler with a sharp blade that follows the curve of an apple. I like the light handle for peeling a big bag of fruit. Grab it if your current peeler is dull and slips in your hand.
Zyliss Swivel Peeler
A basic nonstick cookie sheet for baking apple hand pies and cookies. The coating releases cleanly and the pan is easy to wash. Buy it if your old sheet is warped or stained.
Wilton, Recipe Right Cookie Sheet Set
A slim scale for weighing flour and sugar so pie dough turns out the same each time. It has a clear display and a tare button. Pick it up if your baking results change from week to week.
Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food
A compact peeler that fits in your palm and peels apples, potatoes and carrots with a quick swipe. I like it for kids who want to help. Get one if you peel fruit often and want a small tool.
Chef'n PalmPeeler Vegetable Peeler
A set of reusable silicone mats that keep cookies and pastries from sticking. They wash easily and cut down on parchment. Buy a set if you bake weekly and want less waste.
Amazon Basics Silicone Rectangular Baking Mat
A small cast iron skillet for baking a single apple crisp or a skillet cookie. It is pre-seasoned and holds heat evenly. Grab it if you want a small pan that goes from oven to table.
Victoria 8-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
A set of sturdy measuring cups with a comfortable grip. The measurements are engraved so they do not wear off. Buy it if your old plastic cups are warped or hard to read.
Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set
A richer butter with a higher fat content that makes pie crust and shortbread taste better. I use it where butter is the main flavor. Go for it if you want to taste the difference in simple baked goods.
Plugra, Butter European Style Unsalted, 16 Ounce
A pure vanilla extract that is easy to find at the grocery store. I use it in pie filling, custards and cookie dough. Grab a bottle if you want real vanilla instead of imitation.
McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
A glass jar with a glass lid and a rubber ring that suits dry goods and apple butter. It looks good on an open shelf. Pick one if you want pantry storage that is nice enough to leave out.
Weck Tulip Jars 1 Liter