Apples
Quick Facts
Fruit Type: Pome
Scientific Name: Malus spp.
Seasonality: Fall
Nutrients: Calcium, carotene, folate, potassium, vitamin A
Flavor: Sweet, juicy, or bitter
Complementary Flavors: Cinnamon & almond butter
Quick Cooking Tip: If you have oral allergy syndrome and raw apples trigger a reaction, baking or sautéing the fruit can help break down problematic proteins.
Cost: $*
*from least expensive ($) to most expensive ($$$$)
Cooking with Different Types of Apples
Explore the different types of apples and how to choose the best ones when baking, cooking, or enjoying raw.
MOREApple Recipes
Health Benefits
Making Apples Kid-Friendly
Homemade apple chips are the perfect snack to throw in your kid’s lunchbox.
Leftover Life Hack
Dice any leftover apple slices and sauté them in a saucepan with cinnamon and ½ tablespoon of raw honey. Enjoy as a topping on dairy-free yogurt or on their own for a sweet treat.
Sustainability Tip
Don’t toss out apple cores—reduce waste and add extra flavor by using them to make apple cider. Just remove the seeds beforehand.
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Sober Curious Lifestyle
Thin apple slices can serve as elegant mocktail garnishes. Fan out slices along the rim of your glass or spear with other garnishes on a cocktail skewer to delicately float in the drink. Try an apple garnish with our apple-beet shrub mocktail.
