Making the Most of Autumn Apples
Autumn is harvest time, which means there are loads of delicious fruits and vegetables around for us all in Fife to enjoy. And one of the most iconic fall foods is the sweet, versatile apple! Here are a few interesting facts about apples that you might not know:
— 7,500 varieties of apples are grown throughout the world.
— The apple tree originated in an area between the Caspian and the Black Sea.
— Apples were the favorite fruit of ancient Greeks and Romans.
— Apples are a member of the rose family.
— The largest apple picked weighed three pounds.
— Archeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C.
— Apples account for 50 percent of the world's deciduous fruit tree production.
— The old saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away,” comes from an old English adage, “To eat an apple before going to bed, will make the doctor beg his bread.”
— Two-thirds of the fiber and lots of antioxidants are found in the peel. Antioxidants help to reduce damage to cells, which can trigger some diseases.
And here are some great apple recipes for you to try out in your Port Landing apartment. These recipes and their descriptions are from Allrecipes.com.
"Oh [my goodness]!! Who knew that fresh apples, crescent roll dough, and citrus soda could make such a wonderful treat!"
"Delicious, yet so easy to make. Anyone can do these classic apple turnovers!"
"I'm not sure where this recipe comes from, but I make it for holiday dinners and always receive compliments."
"These yummy cinnamon apple chips will disappear almost as quickly as you make them! They're perfect for healthy snacks and easy to take on the road. The secret is baking at a very low temperature for a long time, which dehydrates the apples."