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How much do you know about all the new varieties of apples? Have you tried any of them? Seems like there is always something new to explore at the grocery store. Many of the new apples are crosses between two really outstanding varieties. Hey, more is better, so why not! Try picking up two new varieties on each grocery visit and then compare them for taste and texture. While there are over 100 apple varieties in the United States, we only see the best sellers at our grocery stores...
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Try New Apple Varieties
Check out a yellow dessert apple called Aurora Golden Gala. It's a cross between Splendour and the very sweet Gala. Gala is great just for eating out of hand and pairs wonderfully with medium or mild Cheddar cheese for an easy meal or snack.
More new varieties are: SnapDragon and RubyFrost, developed by Cornell University in partnership with New York Apple Growers. Other newer varieties are Ambrosia, SweeTango and Cripps Pink.
Good apple varieties for eating out of hand and placing in your kid's lunch bag: Golden Delicious, Red Delicious (the popular old standard), Pink Lady, Mutsu, Braeburn, Aurora Golden Gala, SweeTango and Honeycrisp.
Good apple varieties for cooking and pies: Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Mutsu, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith. Granny Smith is the green apple you see in the store and it's very tart, needing more sugar when you cook with it. When making a pie I combine three varieties I like from tart to medium level sweet and very sweet, of which Granny Smith is included along with Gala and Pink Lady or Braeburn or MacIntosh or Honeycrisp.
Interesting Apple Facts
- Two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie.
- One medium apple is about 80 calories. Apples contain only a trace of sodium and fat.
- Apples are grown in all 50 states but are grown commercially in 36 states.
- The science of apple growing is called pomology.
- Apple trees take 4 to 5 years to produce their first fruit.
- Most apples are still picked by hand.
- Size can range from a little larger than a cherry to as large as grapefruit.
- The average size of a U.S. orchard is 50 acres.
- Some apple trees grow 40 feet high and live 100 years.
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| Photo: Heather McClelland/2TheAdvocate.com |
Golden Spiced Apples
Serves: 6
From: Washington State Apple Commission, which says, “Warm baked apples filled with chopped nuts make a delightful dessert or extra-special breakfast.”
Ingredients:
From: Washington State Apple Commission, which says, “Warm baked apples filled with chopped nuts make a delightful dessert or extra-special breakfast.”
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar - (we prefer brown sugar at our house)
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (Saigon cinnamon is awesome)
6 Golden Delicious apples
2 Tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or chopped pecans, if you prefer
Water to cover bottom of dish
Light cream or half-and-half, optional
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In pie plate or shallow dish, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon and mix well. Partially peel and core apples, leaving bottom part of apple peel and cores in place.
2. Dip apples in melted butter, and then roll in sugar mixture. Place coated apples in shallow baking dish.
3. Combine nuts, remaining butter and remaining sugar mixture; spoon into centers of apples.
4. Add water to just cover bottom of baking dish. Bake 45 minutes or until apples are tender.
5. Serve warm with light cream, if desired.
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This design first started off as one of my photos of those favorite hot pink azalea blooms, in addition to many other filters, employing a kaleidoscope filter to create this abstract medallion effect. This design reminds me of how our beauty is always there, no matter what form it takes. Of course, here in Louisiana, we take creative "French" license with English spellings. :) The thought bubble is to remind others to support these women on their journey to wellness. Lots of other styles of t-shirts and other products to enjoy too. The link takes you to the page of all the products featuring this design. Thanks for visiting!
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