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So many different apples, so little time to enjoy them all

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applesIf you are an apple-lover you will know that not all apples are created the same. There are so many different varieties that can be used for so many different things. Here is a simple list of the most popular apples out there and what apple taste best with what other foods.

1. Braeburn: These apples are best with sliced row and eaten with cheese. They can also be made into applesauce and when cut they will brown faster so toss them in lemon juice if left out for long periods.

2. Cameo: These apples are slow to brown when cut so they work best in salads. They even hold their shape when baked.

3. Cortland: Slow to brown and work best with pies and can have their flesh removed and taste best when raw.

4. Crispin/Mutsu: These are excellent cooking apples and make great applesauce.

5. Empire: These will discolor fast, so use them quickly when making applesauce or eating raw.

6. Fuji: Great raw and can be used in pies or applesauce. Toss in lemon juice to keep from browning too fast.

7. Gala: These are best eaten raw and their texture will age when cut so don’t allow to sit for long periods.

8. Golden Delicious: Great for use in tarts and applesauce. Toss in lemon juice to keep from browning too fast.

9. Granny Smith: Great cooking apples for pies and apple sauce. Have a great bitter, sweet taste.

10. Idared: Great for a fresh snack and can be used in pies and tarts as well.

11. Jonagold: Can work great in fresh salads and even for cooking as well.

12. Jonathan: Work great for apples sauce but will discolor fast, so toss in lemon juice.
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Earthly Eating Recipe

Chicken-Apple Pita
Serves: 2

1 pkg. roasted chicken breast, cuts (Make sure they are all-natural)
1/2 medium apple, chopped
2 tbs. chopped celery
2 tbs. mayo (light)
1 tbs. apricot preserves (organic)
1 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

Mix all ingredients together without the pita bread. Combine until well blended and cover. Refrigerate overnight and fill the pita bread halves. Sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan cheese and chives if desired.

Happy Eating!


Posted in Apples on May 26th, 2009

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