The truth is that no one needs sugar when you have these 5 absurdly tasty ideas with apples forgotten in the fruit bowl

Wednesday 19 November 2025 10:00 - Mirella Mendonça
The truth is that no one needs sugar when you have these 5 absurdly tasty ideas with apples forgotten in the fruit bowl

Who hasn't come across two or three apples forgotten in the fruit bowl?

The skin starts to wrinkle, they lose their shine, and the first reaction is usually to think: "that's it". But what if I told you that this moment could be the starting point for something delicious?

Those slightly shriveled apples that look past their prime still have all their natural sweetness - often even more concentrated. Throwing them away is wasting an incredible potential for flavor, warmth and creativity. With a little care (and almost no effort), they can be transformed into truly comforting desserts, the kind that remind you of grandma's house and a tight hug.

And the best part: no sugar needed.

Yes, you can make really tasty, fragrant and satisfying desserts without adding an ounce of refined sugar. All with simple ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen.

Below, you'll discover 5 easy, affordable and surprisingly tasty recipes to give your forgotten apples a new lease of life. Prepare to fall in love - and never look at a ripe apple the same way again.


Enjoy these delights:

Apple and cinnamon samosasRecipe Apple and cinnamon samosas

For a snack, enjoy nibbling on these apple and cinnamon samosas! They’re very easy to make, and you can follow every step of the recipe with our written instructions and photos. As a bonus, you can watch a video showing how to fold these crispy...


Apple pancakes with no added sugarRecipe Apple pancakes with no added sugar

For breakfast or brunch, try these delicious apple pancakes with no added sugar for maximum indulgence, without feeling guilty! These pancakes are wonderfully fluffy and thick, perfect for starting the day in a good mood. You can serve them however...


Baked applesRecipe Baked apples

An incredibly easy apple dessert! The apples come out tender and delicately scented with cinnamon :-) You don't need many ingredients! Proof that you can enjoy a delicious treat with very little :-) This recipe is accessible to everyone, and even the...



Chocolate and apple fudge, the super-easy dessert you can make with just 2 ingredients!Recipe Chocolate and apple fudge, the super-easy dessert you can make with just 2 ingredients!

After the pear version we loved, discover our delicious apple and chocolate fudge ! If it works, don't fix it: this recipe still uses just two ingredients —fruit (in this case, apples) and chocolate. No added sugar , making it perfect for an...


Thin apple tartsRecipe Thin apple tarts

We all know this great classic of French baking: apple pie ! Served on the table at Sunday lunch or as an afternoon snack at our grandparents’ house, this dessert has a sweet taste of childhood. Today, we’ve given it a mini makeover to make little...

These recipes don't need any additional sugar (so, if you find it in the list of ingredients, just remove it).

Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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