Apples

Description

Apples are a versatile fruit with a wide range of flavors — from sweet to distinctly sour — and a variety of skins: green, yellow, and red varieties often have a crisp flesh and shiny, thin skin. Their taste is described as refreshing, juicy with floral or spicy notes, making them an appealing ingredient both raw and cooked. Apples are low in calories, rich in soluble fiber (pectins), vitamin C, and antioxidants that support digestion, heart health, and blood sugar control, as well as provide a feeling of fullness. In the kitchen, they are suitable for salads, desserts, cakes, purees, chutneys, juices, and cider, and they pair well with cheese, meat (especially pork), and spices like cinnamon. It is best to store them in a cool, humid place or in the refrigerator in the vegetable drawer, separate from ethylene-sensitive vegetables; remove any rotten ones and use the ripest first.