APPLES, APPLES, TO COOK, OR NOT TO COOK!

                                         At this time of year we have  APPLES !!! This fruit tells us fall is here.

                              There are many kinds of apples. Here are a few suggestions as to what

                               kind is best for whatever you may be picking/buying the apples for:

                       
                               BAKING;

                               When baking apples they should hold their shape. Granny Smith is the

                               most popular choice, and Pink Lady a close second because of its

                               sweetness and tartness.

                               Gala and Fuji apples are perfect for cakes and muffins because of their

                               firmness and sweetness.

                               APPLESAUCE OR PUREE;

                               The McIntosh, Jonathan, and crisp Empire are all excellent choices. All

                               three cook down to a very flavorful sauce or puree.

                               SALADS;

                               Red Delicious, Cortland, and the Empire are the most chosen of all.

                               The reason  being they will stay white in your salad, have thin skin and

                                have a mild taste.

                                SNACKING;

                                Red Delicious and Golden Delicious are very popular. If you like crunch

                                Braeburn and Gala are the preferred  choice.Fuji is also a good snacking

                                apple because it sweet, and is perfect to eat with a mild cheese.

                       

                               Apples are nutritious  and are loaded with vitamins. I am sure you heard--

                              " An apple a day keeps the doctor away".

                               There are many uses for apples that I did not mention. A book written by

                               AMY TRAVERSO, titled The Apple Lover's Cookbook is very informative,

                               especially if you want to know what  apples you can "pair  together" when

                                making desserts etc.

                         
                              I hope you will take advantage and use these "tidbits", the next time you

                               buy  your apples.


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