Fall is the height of apple picking season. Apple’s are good for you. Did you know that apple’s stay fresh longer when held in darkness? Apples make a great looking centerpiece and come in many varieties. Apples come from all over the United States. The most favorite apple is the world famous apple known as:
RED DELICIOUS Bright red in color, Firm and rather crunchy to taste. It is the crown jewel of all the apples. GOLDEN DELICIOUS Also known as: The all purpose apple, Golden thin skin, sweet tasting with a slight sour twist. Large to medium in size. Many uses such as baking, in hand eating, snack bag. GALA and COURTLAND Both are juicy and crisp, Very snappy. Use for cooking, baking, and eating. The courtland is a deep red in color. The Gala apple is sorta tarty.
BAKING APPLE’S
Granny Smith: The King Of Baking Apples Sooo juicy tart and wonderful. Great for all baking conditions. Built for baking in pies and desserts. McIntosh Apple Ultra juicy-slightly tart, Red to green skin. Use for lunch snack and applesauce. Good for pies and cider. Jonagold Excellent for out of hand eating. Perfect mix of sweet and tart. Use in baking, salads, and sauces. Ida Red Very juicy, tangy and tart, A very crisp apple. Many uses includes cooking and fresh baking. Red to yellow in color.
Some of the “new” varities born into the apple family include more reds and yellows. Flavor enhanced. True in size and taste. Next time you visit your local farmers market or supermarket – ask for a sample of …
HONEY CRISP APPLE So sweet and super juicy. Unbelievably crisp. Eat them fresh from the source. Jumbo in size. Cut in quarters for garnish. CAMEO Very Zany! Crunchy to a fault. Smooth skin. Sized medium to large. Use in fresh salads and baking recipies. AMBROSIA The sweetest apple you’ll ever eat! Low in acid – juicy , juicy, flesh. Eat by hand for best taste. Fantabulas for juicing. Slice for salads. AURORA GOLDEN GALA The perfect apple for dessert prep. Extra crispy. Very juicy and firm. Sweet but not over powering. Golden in color. Not over sized.
Although not a top 12 favorite apple, you may want to discover the spicy flavor of, FUJI APPLES Crisp and juicy with a hint of spicy goodness. Great for in hand eating, salads and snack packing.
If your taste buds require a more suttle effect, try: ROME BEAUTY Very mild yet fully tart. Flavor will grow richer when baked. Hearty with a earthy feel.
Apple’s have 5 grams of fiber. They clean our teeth and breath! Each average size apple has 80 vitamins. Apples are filled with anitoxidants. Washington State produces the most apples. Try one of the new varieties. Apple picking time is fall, so pick your self a bushel. Happy harvest!
