Apple
Summary
Apples are in the "pome" category of fruits and in French are called, "pomme". They have thin skins, mainly shades of red, pink, and green and are completely edible with the exception of the stem and small seeds in the middle. Apples are easy to store, and have a long shelf life. They can be eaten raw or cooked in all sorts of both sweet and savoury preparations.
Growing & Climate
In Canada, they do well in our temperate climate and are easily cultivated in orchards. Apples ripen in mid-September to October, mainly. They are an iconic symbol of autumn and fall harvest.
Apple-growing is a local hobby and some farms offer u-pick stations for consumers to go pick their own apples.
Grafting has allowed for hundreds of species of apples. Varieties grown in Alberta include; Honeycrisp, Red Sparkle, Wintercheeks, Goodland, September Ruby, Norland, Prairie Sensation, M60, Alberta Gold, and Kerr.
Ways to cook Apples
Smoking Apples
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Baking Apples
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Eating Raw
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