Apples
By Jennifer A. Wickes
Copyright 2002
History
Did you know that Johnny Appleseed was born John Chapman on September 26th, 1774? He was known as Johnny Appleseed for spreading apple seeds all over Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois!
Science
Apples are part of the Rosaceae family. There are over 7000 varieties of apples all over the world. They are grown in a temperate climate across the world for over 3000 years! Washington State produces over 50% of the apples in the United States!
Varieties and Their Uses
Applesauce or Canning: Golden Delicious, Paula Red, Rhode Island Greening and Spartan.
Baked: Braeburn, Gala, Gravenstein, Rome Beauty and York Imperial.
Pies: Granny Smith, Jonagold, Macintosh, Northern Spy, Romes and Winesap.
Raw: Baldwin, Braeburn, Cortland, Criterion, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gravenstein, Jonagold, Jonathan, Lady Apple, Macoun, Macintosh, Newton Pippin, Northern Spy, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Rhode Island Greening, Stayman, Winesap, and York Imperial.
Available / Season
Because of all the varieties available from all over the world, apples are available all year round, with a peak season from September to November.
Selection
Select firm and bright colored fruit with smooth and shiny skin. Avoid bruised, soft or shriveled fruit. It should have a fresh scent. The color of the apple depends on the variety, from yellow to red. Also, the sweetness or tartness ranges on the variety as well.
Storage
Keep at room temperature for a few days. Place unwashed fruit in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a longer period of time. If you prefer crisp apples, then apples will maintain their crispness better in the refrigerator.
Spices
Allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mace and nutmeg.
Preparation
Depending on how you enjoy your apples, they can be eaten with the skins on or off! The core is never eaten.
Suggested Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon, French Colombard and Zinfandel Blanc.
Health Benefits
Eating apples can keep the doctor away! Apples help lower bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. It helps protect the arteries and the heart. It also boosts good cholesterol, and helps stabilize blood sugar. It has an ingredient that works as an appetite suppressant, and contains flavonoids that are cancer-fighting antioxidants. Because of its high fiber content, it helps relieve constipation, but applesauce helps relieve diarrhea! Apples also help remove plaque from our teeth. It contains Vitamins A & C.
By Jennifer A. Wickes
Copyright 2002
History
Did you know that Johnny Appleseed was born John Chapman on September 26th, 1774? He was known as Johnny Appleseed for spreading apple seeds all over Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois!
Science
Apples are part of the Rosaceae family. There are over 7000 varieties of apples all over the world. They are grown in a temperate climate across the world for over 3000 years! Washington State produces over 50% of the apples in the United States!
Varieties and Their Uses
Applesauce or Canning: Golden Delicious, Paula Red, Rhode Island Greening and Spartan.
Baked: Braeburn, Gala, Gravenstein, Rome Beauty and York Imperial.
Pies: Granny Smith, Jonagold, Macintosh, Northern Spy, Romes and Winesap.
Raw: Baldwin, Braeburn, Cortland, Criterion, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gravenstein, Jonagold, Jonathan, Lady Apple, Macoun, Macintosh, Newton Pippin, Northern Spy, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Rhode Island Greening, Stayman, Winesap, and York Imperial.
Available / Season
Because of all the varieties available from all over the world, apples are available all year round, with a peak season from September to November.
Selection
Select firm and bright colored fruit with smooth and shiny skin. Avoid bruised, soft or shriveled fruit. It should have a fresh scent. The color of the apple depends on the variety, from yellow to red. Also, the sweetness or tartness ranges on the variety as well.
Storage
Keep at room temperature for a few days. Place unwashed fruit in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a longer period of time. If you prefer crisp apples, then apples will maintain their crispness better in the refrigerator.
Spices
Allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mace and nutmeg.
Preparation
Depending on how you enjoy your apples, they can be eaten with the skins on or off! The core is never eaten.
Suggested Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon, French Colombard and Zinfandel Blanc.
Health Benefits
Eating apples can keep the doctor away! Apples help lower bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. It helps protect the arteries and the heart. It also boosts good cholesterol, and helps stabilize blood sugar. It has an ingredient that works as an appetite suppressant, and contains flavonoids that are cancer-fighting antioxidants. Because of its high fiber content, it helps relieve constipation, but applesauce helps relieve diarrhea! Apples also help remove plaque from our teeth. It contains Vitamins A & C.
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