Apple season is in full swing! You can smell it in the air. The cool breeze, bonfires, football and the amber shades of leaves all communicate to us that it is officially fall! Fall is one of my favorite seasons, for more than just the colorful leaves; I love it for the seasonal food. Pumpkins, squash, brussel sprouts, pomegranates and APPLES!Apples come in many different flavors and forms. What type of apple is ideal for a snack? What varietal of apple is scrumptious in an apple pie?
| Apple Varietal | How to use it | Taste |
| Red Delicious | Snacks | Slightly sweet and crunchy |
| Golden Delicious | Snacks/Salads/Baking | Mellow and sweet |
| Fuji (Very popular) | Snacks | Big, super-sweet, and crisp |
| Granny Smith | Baking/Snacks/Sandwiches | Crunchy and very tart |
| Gala (my favorite!) | Snacks/Salad | Aromatically sweet and crisp |
| Braeburn | Snacks/Baking/Salad | Rich, sweet/tart, crunchy |
Not only are apples juicy and scrumptious, they are good for you too! Apples are high in fiber, antioxidants, and are only about 90 calories for a medium-sized apple. Get creative with your apple use this time of year. Try new recipes such as H3’s Spiced Apple Compote on H3daily.com.
As always check out your local Farmer’s Market to purchase local fresh juicy apples!
Karla, Karla, Karla....how dare you leave off the delightful, crunchy, heavenly, fall phenom apple the Honeycrisp? They are my drug of choice....so darn tasty!
ReplyDeleteLyle, I am so disappointed in myself. You are absolutely right! What was I thinking leaving that wonderful honey crisp off of the list? Thanks to you, the article is saved! Honey crisps are delightful they are awesome for snacking or baking! Yum! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well Lyle, happy apple snacking!