Apples
Though some varieties are in the store only at certain times of the year, many apples are available all year. Select smooth, clean skinned apples that are uniform in color. Avoid apples with bruised or broken skin. Apples should be firm to the touch and have good color for the variety.
Wash apples carefully in cool water. Use apples in cobblers, pies, cakes and salads. Granny Smiths, Golden Delicious, Braeburns, Cortlands, Ginger Golds and Empires are also delicious in salads. With their high acid content, they don't turn brown as quickly as other varieties. Store at room temperature or in the crisper bin in your refrigerator, away from other fruits and vegetables. Apples stored this way will stay fresh for up to six weeks.
To prevent cut apple slices from turning brown, sprinkle them with 1/4 cup apple juice mixed in one cup water.
Nutritional Facts:
- Fat free
- Saturated fat free
- Sodium free
- Cholesterol free
- An excellent source of fiber
See also:
Apples: Information and Recipes, from our Sister Site, FitnessandFreebies.com.
Recipe: Apple Crunch
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1 honeydew
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 sweet onions
Halve the honeydew, scoop out fruit, and cut it into wedges.
Save one of the halves to serve the salsa in and save some
of the juice (up to a cup).
Wash the cilantro, remove any
stems, chop cilantro and onion. Mix everything gently in a
large bowl or container, then chill in refrigerator.
Scoop
chilled mixture into saved honeydew half, serve immediately
as a side dish.
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See also:
Apple Recipe Section
Apple Food Facts
Red Cabbage and Apples
Caramel Apples
Quick Caramel Apples
Baked Apples
Sauteed Apples Supreme
Treasure Filled Apples Recipe
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