Fall is usually associated with apple picking and fresh apple pies resting
on the window sill. When fall comes, our favorite apples are in their
best color and flavor. The old adage, “an apple a day keeps the
doctor away,” has actual truth to it. Apples contain important antioxidants
and dietary fiber that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer,
hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. They come in different kinds
that will cater to any taste buds!
Granny Smith Apple
Granny Smith apples are known for their bright green color and deliciously
tart taste. They are usually hard with a crisp bite. While this apple
is the preferred type to bake into pies, others find that the tartness
in these green fruits also complements savory foods such as onions and cheese.
Gala Apple
Gala apples have pink-orange stripes with some yellow. It is the said to
be the best kind of apple for making the perfect applesauce. Galas have
a crisp bite and sweet taste that makes them a delicious addition to salads.
Red Delicious Apple
This kind of apple is the most popular apple variety in the U.S. It has
a bright red color and soft white interior. The Red Delicious apple is
one of the juiciest, so it’s best to eat them raw. According to
Disney, this is the apple used by the wicked witch in Snow White, giving
it a bit of a malevolent reputation.
Golden Delicious Apple
Golden Delicious apples has a bright, yellow exterior with a slightly soft
texture. This kind of apple is thin-skinned and does not store well. It
can easily produce brown spots in a short span of time. The taste of a
Golden Delicious apple is sweet and perfect to be eaten raw or as an addition
to salads.
Honeycrisp Apple
The Honeycrisp apple is sometimes mistaken for the Gala apples because
of its uneven exterior. Unlike the Gala, however, Honeycrisp apples are
more red-green in color. This kind of apple is extremely juicy just like
the Red Delicious but can be tarty at times. This is the kind of apple
that is mostly used to make apple juice.
Apples are probably one of the most popular fruits in the history of mankind.
It is one superfood to take advantage of this fall. Go ahead, take a bite
and enjoy all the healthy benefits that come with it.
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