Frozen cooking apples

Frozen cooking apples are apple pieces that have been washed, peeled, cut, and undergone a quick-freezing process to preserve their freshness, flavor, and nutritional value. This ingredient is ideal for recipes that require cooking, such as pies, compotes, purees, sweet stews, and baked desserts, as they maintain a suitable texture and a balanced flavor after thawing.

The origin of apples dates back to Central Asia, specifically to the region of present-day Kazakhstan, although today they are cultivated in numerous parts of the world, with countries like the United States, China, and various European nations leading production. Frozen cooking apples are usually made from specific varieties selected for their flavor and firmness, such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or Fuji.

Regarding their properties, frozen apples retain most of the nutrients of fresh fruit, being a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Furthermore, being frozen, they make this fruit available out of season and facilitate its quick use in the kitchen without the need for peeling or cutting.

In the context of Latin American cuisine, frozen cooking apples can be found under different names and synonyms, such as:
stewing apples, baking apples, pre-cut frozen apples, or simply frozen apple. In some regions, terms like compote apple or dessert apple are also used, referring to their predominant use in sweet recipes.