All About Apples
“A IS FOR APPLE”
There really is truth to the old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples have a list of health benefits a mile long, including everything from lowering cholesterol to providing fiber to aiding with healthy lungs and minimizing asthma. Apples and apple juice are excellent additions to anyone’s diet.
Some of the best apples to use for cooking are: Granny Smith, Fuji, McIntosh, Pippin, Rome, and Winesap.
For just general good snacking and popping into your lunch box keep Red, Green, and Golden Delicious apples in your fruit basket.
Weights and measures:
1 pound of apples = approximately 2 large, 3 medium, 4 to 5 small
1 pound of apples yields about 3 cups, peeled, sliced, and ready to cook.