Calling All Cosmic Crisp^® Fans and Chefs!

Drumroll, please! Our celebrity judge Carla Hall has chosen the grand prize winners for the first ever Cosmic Crisp^® Culinary Challenge in four categories. See the winning recipes and follow our channels in the coming weeks for more culinary creations that will inspire new ways to enjoy your favorite apple.

At-Home Chef

Not a professional chef, but born to make magic in the kitchen? We can’t wait to see the tasty treats you come up with.

Professional Chef

Are you a classically trained chef and always inventing new delicious dishes? We apple-solutely can’t wait to see what masterpiece you create for this challenge!

Retail Chef

Calling everyone from Sous Chefs and line cooks to the executive chefs at supermarkets, here’s your time to shine!

Kid Chef

Sometimes the little ones have the biggest imaginations. If you know an aspiring chef under 15 years old, ask them to join the challenge!

Cosmic Crisp^® Culinary Challenge Winners!

Our celebrity judge Carla Hall has chosen the grand prize winners for the first ever Cosmic Crisp® Culinary Challenge in four categories: Home Chef, Professional Chef, Retail Chef and Kid Chef.

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pudding

Bacon-Wrapped Cosmic Crisp® Apples With Cosmic Crisp Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

Cosmic Crisp® Apple and Blue Cheese Grilled Cheese Panzanella

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Breakfast Pizza

Honorable Mentions

Cosmic Crisp® Tantalizing BBQ Sauce

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Condiment

Cosmic Crisp® and Kale Salad with Bacon, Cheese & Avo

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Simple Salad

Cosmic Crisp® Pierogi with Bourbon Sugared Apple Slices

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Most Creative

Out of This World Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pumpkin Cake with a Sticky Toffee Praline Topping

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Take on Celebration Cake

Caramel Cheesecake Cosmic Crisp® Apples with Bourbon Caramel Apple Cider Sauce

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Most Indulgent Dessert

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Bread Pudding w/ Brown Butter Caramel Apple Bourbon Sauce and Apple Purée

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Bread Pudding

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pie Pastry

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Take on Pie

Chorizo and Cosmic Crisp® Apple Spiral Stuffed Pork Loin Roast

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Main Dish

“Appled” Bacon and Waffles with Cosmic Crisp® Maple Syrup

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Breakfast

Cinnamon Cosmic Crisp® Apple Muffins

Culinary Challenge Honorable Mention: Best Muffins

Get Inspired

Imagine the Possibilities^®

Cosmic Crisp® Curried Cauliflower Soup

6

Cosmic Crisp® Curried Cauliflower Soup

Crispy Cosmic Crisp® Apple Bacon

Crispy Cosmic Crisp® Apple Bacon

Werther’s Original® and Cosmic Crisp® Caramel Apples

4

Werther's Original® and Cosmic Crisp® Caramel Apples

Will Coleman’s Cosmic Cocktail

1

Will Coleman's Cosmic Cocktail

Apple Relish with Charred Green Beans

4-6

Apple Relish with Charred Green Beans

Braised Apple Chicken

4 to 6

Braised Apple Chicken

Will Coleman’s Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

4-6

Will Coleman's Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Werther’s Original® Carmel Apple made with Cosmic Crisp®

4

Werther's Original® Carmel Apple made with Cosmic Crisp®

Cosmic Crisp® Tantalizing BBQ Sauce

Cosmic Crisp® Tantalizing BBQ Sauce

Cosmic Crisp® and Kale Salad with Bacon, Cheese & Avo

Cosmic Crisp® and Kale Salad with Bacon, Cheese & Avo

Cosmic Crisp® Pierogi with Bourbon Sugared Apple Slices

Cosmic Crisp® Pierogi with Bourbon Sugared Apple Slices

Out of This World Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pumpkin Cake with a Sticky Toffee Praline Topping

12

Out of This World Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pumpkin Cake with a Sticky Toffee Praline Topping

Caramel Cheesecake Cosmic Crisp® Apples with Bourbon Caramel Apple Cider Sauce

Caramel Cheesecake Cosmic Crisp® Apples with Bourbon Caramel Apple Cider Sauce

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Bread Pudding w/ Brown Butter Caramel Apple Bourbon Sauce and Apple Purée

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Bread Pudding w/ Brown Butter Caramel Apple Bourbon Sauce and Apple Purée

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pie Pastry

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pie Pastry

Chorizo and Cosmic Crisp® Apple Spiral Stuffed Pork Loin Roast

Chorizo and Cosmic Crisp® Apple Spiral Stuffed Pork Loin Roast

“Appled” Bacon and Waffles with Cosmic Crisp® Maple Syrup

“Appled” Bacon and Waffles with Cosmic Crisp® Maple Syrup

Cinnamon Cosmic Crisp® Apple Muffins

Cinnamon Cosmic Crisp® Apple Muffins

Cosmic Crisp® Apple and Blue Cheese Grilled Cheese Panzanella

10

Cosmic Crisp® Apple and Blue Cheese Grilled Cheese Panzanella

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Breakfast Pizza

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Breakfast Pizza

Bacon-Wrapped Cosmic Crisp® Apples With Cosmic Crisp Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Cosmic Crisp® Apples With Cosmic Crisp Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pudding

12

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Pudding

Cosmic Crisp® Apple & Blueberry Popsicles – Two Ways!

6

Cosmic Crisp® Apple & Blueberry Popsicles - Two Ways!

Apple BBQ Ribs with Honey Mustard Slaw Created by Will Coleman

6 to 8

Apple BBQ Ribs with Honey Mustard Slaw Created by Will Coleman

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Loaf Cake

8

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Loaf Cake

Fizzy Rhubarb Cosmic Crisp® Apple Mocktail

2

Fizzy Rhubarb Cosmic Crisp® Apple Mocktail

Rhubarb Cosmic Crisp® Apple Crisp

Rhubarb Cosmic Crisp® Apple Crisp

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Coffee Cake

Cosmic Crisp® Apple Coffee Cake

Walnut Crusted Brie with Cosmic Crisp® Apples

Walnut Crusted Brie with Cosmic Crisp® Apples

Sweet and Savory Chicken Salad with Cosmic Crisp® Apples

Sweet and Savory Chicken Salad with Cosmic Crisp® Apples