Art of the Apple – a Cooking Class with Lee Davenport

Celebrate the cozy flavors of autumn in this cooking class dedicated to the season’s star ingredient—apples! Lee Davenport spends every fall gleaning fruit from every unloved apple tree she can find. Processing loads of apple sauce and hosting cider parties for friends are staples. In this class she will share some favorites collected over the years. Together, we’ll create a mouthwatering lineup of both sweet and savory apple dishes that showcase their versatility and flavor. Each student will receive an old-fashioned apple peeler/corer to take home, as shown in the image above.

On the menu:

• Apple Cheddar Crisps, a perfect balance of sharp cheese and tender fruit wrapped in a golden, crispy bite. We’ll also bake a stunning…

• Invisible Apple Cake, where layers of thinly sliced apples melt into a light, custardy batter. Next up is a classic…

• Bavarian Apple Tart—which is like the best butter cookie, cheesecake and apple…