Apples

[jpberg]

Well, McIntosh are local, so they’re pretty much the favorite, but Honeycrisps are all the rage lately.

 

[timt]

My son-in-law, a Type 1 diabetic, must be very careful around fruits. Lots of sugar in fruit and, natural or processed, sugars are something to enjoy in moderation.

You’re absolutely right about moderation. There’s nothing moderate about Halloween candy in my world ?

Grapples anyone?

I’ve had those. Interesting to say the least. Don’t see them often.

 

[Jwebb90]

I have been on a big Jazz apple kick this year.

 

[olkofri]

Well, if you're into sugar cuts you won't be enjoying your apples like I do mine: in a bowl, beat vigorously to mix 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 Tbsp sugar, pour over a diced apple, add raisins, sprinkle cinnamon, mix again and enjoy! ?

Why only raise your sugar when you can boost your cholesterol too? ?

You can add cole slaw to the mix as well.

 

[strave19]

They were in season last February, so it may be December or January before we see them again. I have a hard time bringing myself to buy apples when they are out of their season, because I know they've just been setting in either nitrogen or argon for months.

You'll likely be buying plain-old refrigerated apples into March or later for most varieties. After that, some percentage will likely have been in controlled atmosphere - which is low Oxygen and increased Nitrogen (and CO2). Argon is not used.

You're more likely to be eating fruit that was picked earlier (higher starch, lower sugar, more firm, better storage) the later into the season you go. It depends a lot on variety as well.. 2020 (North American) Galas probably started hitting the shelves in early August, but the 2020 pink ladies probably won't get packed for a little while. 2020 Cosmic crisp probably won't hit shelves for a couple of months. There will still be a lot of 2019 apples being eaten for a few more months.

Favorites of mine are Fuji, Pink Lady, Ever Crisp, Cosmic Crisp, and Opal.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

You'll likely be buying plain-old refrigerated apples into March or later for most varieties. After that, some percentage will likely have been in controlled atmosphere - which is low Oxygen and increased Nitrogen (and CO2). Argon is not used.

You're more likely to be eating fruit that was picked earlier (higher starch, lower sugar, more firm, better storage) the later into the season you go. It depends a lot on variety as well.. 2020 (North American) Galas probably started hitting the shelves in early August, but the 2020 pink ladies probably won't get packed for a little while. 2020 Cosmic crisp probably won't hit shelves for a couple of months. There will still be a lot of 2019 apples being eaten for a few more months.

Favorites of mine are Fuji, Pink Lady, Ever Crisp, Cosmic Crisp, and Opal.

Hmmmm... well, when I sell my harvest to packers like Yakima, they pack them in argon. Can’t say they all do, but...

 

[wayneteipen]

Honeycrisps are my favorite variety but any apple straight off the tree is my absolute favorite.

 

[wolflarsen]

Cosmic Crisp is an absolutely fantastic apple. Can't grow them yet in my state so they suck, for now.

My favorite tree in the orchard is Hudson's Golden Gem. You're unlikely to see it in a store because it has ugly thick rough skin like a russet potato and comes in every weird warped shape but round. What it lacks in curb appeal it more than makes up for with it's spectacular flavor and crisp juicy flesh. It tastes like an asian pear, so much so that I have to wonder if it has some pear genetics somewhere deep in it's ancestry. It's similar to Ashmead's Kernel, just more ugly, juicy, and tasty.

 

[timt]

Well, if you're into sugar cuts you won't be enjoying your apples like I do mine: in a bowl, beat vigorously to mix 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 Tbsp sugar, pour over a diced apple, add raisins, sprinkle cinnamon, mix again and enjoy! ?

Why only raise your sugar when you can boost your cholesterol too? ?

You can add cole slaw to the mix as well.

Hell yeah! I don’t mind taking this thread off course a little.

“A Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut saladgenerally made of fresh apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes, dressed in mayonnaise, and traditionally served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal. The apples, celery, and grapes can all be green, which harmonizes the color palette of the dish.”

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Cosmic Crisp is an absolutely fantastic apple. Can't grow them yet in my state so they suck, for now.

My favorite tree in the orchard is Hudson's Golden Gem. You're unlikely to see it in a store because it has ugly thick rough skin like a russet potato and comes in every weird warped shape but round. What it lacks in curb appeal it more than makes up for with it's spectacular flavor and crisp juicy flesh. It tastes like an asian pear, so much so that I have to wonder if it has some pear genetics somewhere deep in it's ancestry. It's similar to Ashmead's Kernel, just more ugly, juicy, and tasty.

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looks like a pear.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Hell yeah! I don’t mind taking this thread off course a little.

“A Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut saladgenerally made of fresh apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes, dressed in mayonnaise, and traditionally served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal. The apples, celery, and grapes can all be green, which harmonizes the color palette of the dish.”

Almost as gross as this..

Southern Pear Salad Recipe - Taste Of Southern

Easy to follow, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe shows you how to make this easy Pear Salad with mayonnaise. Printable recipe included.

www.tasteofsouthern.com

 

[timt]

Almost as gross as this..

Southern Pear Salad Recipe - Taste Of Southern

Easy to follow, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe shows you how to make this easy Pear Salad with mayonnaise. Printable recipe included.

www.tasteofsouthern.com

Yeah, I don’t know about that pear salad stuff. Waldorf salad is good though. I’ll take some of that anytime.

 

[strave19]

Cosmic Crisp is an absolutely fantastic apple. Can't grow them yet in my state so they suck, for now.

My favorite tree in the orchard is Hudson's Golden Gem. You're unlikely to see it in a store because it has ugly thick rough skin like a russet potato and comes in every weird warped shape but round. What it lacks in curb appeal it more than makes up for with it's spectacular flavor and crisp juicy flesh. It tastes like an asian pear, so much so that I have to wonder if it has some pear genetics somewhere deep in it's ancestry. It's similar to Ashmead's Kernel, just more ugly, juicy, and tasty.

That's cool! I've never seen anything quite like it.

 

[olkofri]

Almost as gross as this..

Southern Pear Salad Recipe - Taste Of Southern

Easy to follow, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe shows you how to make this easy Pear Salad with mayonnaise. Printable recipe included.

www.tasteofsouthern.com

That's awesome once you replace the mayo with sour cream and the yellow cheese with mozza. Yum!

Drats, I'm hungry now!

 

[ChuckMijo]

I visit my grandparents in Mexico every year in November. She always has Chamoy apples made for my family as a snack when we arrive.

 

[B_Rock]

Washington Fuji apples were my go to for many years until I tried an Envy, which has now become my daily apple.

 

[marconi]

Cox's Orange Pippin.

 

[Tommy Boy]

I also enjoy fresh Michigan apples like McIntosh, Jonathan, cortland, jonagold, ida red and a new strain smitten. Apples are my favorite fruit and i eat one almost every day. A close second would be Michigan blueberries but they have a much shorter season and dont store like apples wraped in news paper in a chest cooler.

 

[aquadoc]

WE have access to about 10 orchards within 25 minutes of us. Honey Crisps and Snow Sweets are my jam. We use granny smiths for pies and tarts. I wish there was a decent apple blend that did not create jerky tongue when smoking. The few I have seen are not worth wasting money on.

 

[JimInks]

I have found that apples are the best palate refresher. It's a good thing I love apples, and they helped me lose a lot of weight. I eat three to four a day. Golden delicious are my favorite, but I also love Jazz, Cosmic Crisp, MacIntosh,and Envy, among others.