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A Guide to Storing Apples at Home Fresh and Delicious

Apples are a versatile fruit that are as nutritious as they are delicious. In season, apples are among the cheapest option in the produce department. The smart move is to load up to enjoy them for weeks or even months, and until next peak season. How and where can we store apples to extend the…


Rustic French Apple Tart

View the print-ready version of this recipe. When we think of French desserts, we usually imagine fancy pâtisseries with pyramids of pastel-colored macarons and glossy fruit tarts. But when the French bake at home, they don’t compete with their pastry chefs; they keep it simple. One of my favorite food writers, Dorie Greenspan, wrote of her time…


US Apple Growers Gain Access to Australia, Local Farmers Sound Biosecurity Alarm

After over 20 years of lobbying, the United States has been granted permission to export apples to Australia, but local farmers have raised concerns over the biosecurity risks. The decision was made after the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry published its final report for the risk analysis of commercially importing apples from Washington, Oregon,…


Can Eating Apples Really Keep the Doctor Away?

If reduced risk for several chronic diseases and abundant nutrients and nutritional benefits help keep the doctor away, research indicates that apples easily meet that criteria. Apples are a standout food to prevent disease and promote health, and they’re most in season and at the peak of their flavor in the United States during autumn….


Fall Harvest: 3 Ways to Preserve Apples

Did you know that there are more than 7,000 different varieties of apples in the world? Some are sweet and crisp, others tart and tangy; some soft and juicy, others dense and mild. Each fall, once the temperatures plummet and the leaves begin to drop, my family and I go to one of our nearby…


‘Picked: An Apple Trail’ Celebrates Pa.’s Deep Roots to America’s Favorite Fruit

By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh–When it comes to apples, only a handful of states do it better than Pennsylvania. Last year alone, the commonwealth produced a whopping 556 million pounds of fruit, in thousands of orchards dedicated to some 100 varieties ranging from heirloom favorites, including Golden Delicious and Northern Spy, to newer cultivars such as…


How to Make Perfect Caramel Apples

Read the print-ready version. All of my tips and tricks for making perfect Caramel Apples with homemade or store-bought caramel, and tons of topping ideas for Gourmet Caramel Apples! I love dipping things into caramel and chocolate and I’ve shared my passion for it in several recipes, including dipped pretzel rods, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and my kids’ favorite Chocolate Caramel…


Instant Pot Applesauce

Like many, you’ve probably celebrated the arrival of fall by heading to one of the best apple orchards in America and partaking in other bucket list fall activities. But if you’ve grown tired of eating apples plain or baking apple pie, apple crisp, apple kugel and apple pancakes, there’s a classic solution: applesauce. This childhood classic is great for a midday snack, or…


Apples Eaten Shortly After Harvest Taste Vastly Different Than Supermarket Apples (+ Apple Recipes)

Strolling through a sprawling apple orchard last weekend, the family sampled apple varieties new to many of us. Empire, SunCrisp, Shizuka and Jonagold, to name a few. While we filled our bags, we talked recipes — sweet dessert pies, crunchy-topped apple crisp and baked apples filled with butter and raisins. Savory thoughts filled our heads…


Cider-Braised Cabbage and Apples

Braising cabbage and onions in apple cider gives these humble vegetables a lift, while a spoonful of caraway lends a little brightness. Look for tart cooking apples when making this dish. Granny Smith, Gravenstein, and Bramley varieties work well. This is excellent when served alongside roasted pork or as an accompaniment to slow-baked beans and…