October 2006
(Medialink) - It's the best time of year for
apple picking!
Warm apple
cider, freshly baked apple pies and gooey
caramel apples are just a few delicious fall
treats.
The U.S.
Department of Agriculture forecasts that
9.62 billion pounds of apples will be
produced in the United States alone this
year. There are hundreds of varieties to
choose from - but most people don't know the
difference.
According to
apple growers, the most popular eating
apples are the Honeycrisp and the Macintosh.
For baking
pies, you want to use the Gala, the Haralson
and the Courtland. You can also mix your
apple varieties up to create that perfect
texture for your baked goods.
It's the
height of apple season, so gather your
family for a visit to the orchard and then
bake an apple pie.
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