An Apple a Day…
If you're looking for some fall fun, an apple-picking adventure may be just the ticket. But before you head out with your friends or family, it’s time to brush up on some apple trivia!
- An experienced apple picker picks at least six tons per day.
- Apples are 75% water—which makes them a great thirst quencher!
- The tradition of apple bobbing comes from the ancient Celts. During one of their annual celebrations, the first person to bite into an apple floating in the water would be the next to marry.
- Tossing an apple to a girl in ancient Greece was a marriage proposal. Catching it was an acceptance.
- If you ate a different variety of apple each day, it would take you more than 20 years! There are over 7,500 different varieties in the world.
- Apples are part of the rose family, just like plums and pears.
- Apples float because 25% of their volume is air.
- In recipes that call for white wine, you can substitute apple juice.
And speaking of recipes, try one of these!
- Are you a bigger fan of the crust than the fruit? Try these Apple Crumble Bars.
- Doesn't the idea of an Apple Slab Pie sound irresistible? This recipe from Pillsbury has received great reviews.
- And apples aren't just for dessert—why not whip up some Apple and Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwiches?
- Need it gluten free? Try this beautiful Gluten Free Apple Tart.
As the old saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants and dietary fiber. So enjoy one of these tasty fruits today and just send the doc a postcard instead.