You can’t have fall (or health) without the apple.
There is an old proverb that plays tribute to the health benefits of the apple: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Research suggests that apples can be very good for your health. Like many fruits, apples contain Vitamin C, as well as other antioxidant compounds. Apples have a good amount of fiber and they are a great food to eat raw or cooked.
Apples can be used in just about anything; they can be used in a sweet or savory recipe. And now is the time to eat them…
Best for eating out of hand: Gala, Fuji, Mutsu, Jonathan, Cameo, Golden Delicious, Cortland, Empire, Red Delicious, McIntosh, Braeburn, Winesap, Pink Lady, Sundowner
Best for pies: Northern Spy, Golden Delicious, Rhode Island Greening, Pippin, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gravenstein
Best for applesauce: Pippin, Rhode Island Greening, McIntosh, Elstar, Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Gravenstein
Best for baking: Rome, Jonagold, Granny Smith, Pippin, Gala, Braeburn, Northern Spy, Gravenstein, Rhode Island Greening, York Imperial, Cortland, Winesap
Best for salads: Cortland, Golden Delicious, Empire, Gala, Red Delicious, Fuji, Winesap, Criterion, Pink Lady
If have any questions or would just like to chat, feel free to send me an email, Cathie Mooers. Enjoy!
