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An Apple a Day continued...
- Don’t peel your apple as
the peel is also an excellent source of insoluble fiber which
helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
- Apple sauce makes a great glaze
for turkey or ham.
What is the best way to store apples?
Apples can survive for an extended
period. The trick is to keep them cool. If left out apples will
ripen up to 10 times faster than if they were refrigerated.
- Storing your apples in the fridge
will extend their life.
- Keep them separated from other
fruits and vegetables.
- If you find a bruised apple,
remove it immediately to prevent contaminating the rest.
- Don’t store near onions
as apples absorb odors easily.
Some apple sayings
- An apple a day keeps the doctor
away
- Adams apple
- Don’t upset the apple cart
- As American as apple pie
- An apple for the teacher
Some common apple varieties
- Red Delicious – this is
one of the most popular apples in the US today however with its
many changes it is now considered to be bland and unappetizing
compared to other varieties.
- Golden Delicious – has
a sweet, mild flavor and is excellent for both eating and baking.
- McIntosh – is quite a juicy
apple with a tangy sweet flavor which makes it an excellent choice
for eating. It is also suitable for sauces, pies and in salads.
- Braeburn – has a sweet
tangy flavor and is suitable for eating and cooking. It is excellent
for apple sauce and salads.
- Gala – is a crisp, juicy
apple with a mild sweet flavor and is a great eating variety
but also suitable for cooking.
- Fuji – this variety of
apple is quite sweet making it an excellent eating apple. It
is also suitable for apple sauce as it does not require much
sweetening.
- Granny Smith – are a very
tangy crisp apple that many find too tart for eating. It is however
excellent for cooking.
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