The Apple
The Number One Fruit
Fruit Varities and classification
Apple
Varities- granny smith, fuji, honeycrisp,cameo, Gala
Classification-pome
Description of Fruit
Color-red, green, or gold
shape- Round only to some extent
Taste-sweet,crisp,and crunchy
Distinguishing characteristics- shiny, curvy,and has a brown stem at the top
Nutritional Information-Major Nutrients
Cooking Methods
Baked Apples
Apple Sauce
Freezing Apples
Caramel Apple Cake
Ham , Swiss, and Apple wraps
Porkchops with Apples and garlic mashed potatoes
Interesting and Historical Facts
More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States, but only the crabapple is native to North America.
Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit
Apples ripen six to 10 times faster at room temperature than if they are refrigerated
Apples: History & Nutrition