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! Very easy to make, you can follow all the steps of this recipe thanks to our written explanations + photos. As a bonus: the folding technique for these crispy triangles is available in...


Apple pancakes with no added sugarsRecipe Apple pancakes with no added sugars

For your breakfast or brunch, try these delicious apple pancakes with no added sugars for maximum indulgence, without feeling guilty ! These pancakes are very soft and thick to start the day in a good mood . You can decorate them as you wish,...


Oven-baked apples with cinnamonRecipe Oven-baked apples with cinnamon

An incredibly easy recipe to make with apples for dessert! Get soft and delicately flavored fruits with cinnamon :-) Here, you don't need many ingredients! Proof that you can enjoy a lot with just a little :-) Accessible to everyone, even the most...



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 super gourmet apple and chocolate fudge ! You never change a winning team, just two ingredients : fruit (in this case apple) and chocolate. No added sugar , perfect for a snack with the kids, or...


Thin apple piesRecipe Thin apple pies

We all know this great classic of pastry: apple pie ! This dessert has a sweet taste of childhood . We decided to decline it today in mini format to make small thin apple pies with only 4 ingredients ! Follow all the steps for making these 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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