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Apple Facts
- China is the largest grower, followed by the U.S.
- Washington State accounts for 60% of the U.S. commercial apple market
- Often made into apple pie, applesauce, apple juice and vinegar.
- High in fiber
- Fermented apple juice becomes Hard Cider
- Fermented and distilled apple juice produces Applejack or Apple Brandy
- Pippin is the name used instead of apple for several tart varieties.
- The Honeycrisp is a new apple originated in Wisconsin.
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The apple is a pomaceous fruit, prized for its high yields and long storage life. It is easy to ship, resistant to disease, and popular for its flavor which can be sweet or tart, depending on the varietal. Roughly 60 million tons of apples are produced each year.http://www.nass.usda.gov/nh/P059-P062-2005Apples.pdf The many varieties are well worth trying, the older and also newer varieties often have more and better flavor than the commonest, mass market varieties. Apples have a long history in art and literature. They are predominately a fruit of northern or temperate climates.
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Popular Apple Varieties
- Granny Smith Apple
- Gala Apple
- Golden Delicious Apple
- Red Delicious Apple
- Fuji Apple
- Braeburn Apple
- Pinata Apple
- Empire Apple
- McIntosh Apple
- Pink Lady Apple
- Rome Beauty Apple
- Pippin Apple
- Ginger Gold Apple
- Gravenstein Apple
- Honeycrisp Apple
- Jonagold Apple
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Apple Fruit Questions
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Which variety of apple did William Tell shoot off his son's head? 1 AnswerOkay this is real speculation here. So I looked up the William Tell story and found that the event apparently took place on the 18th of November 1307. Then I lo... read more -
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What is your favorite type of apple to munch? 2 AnswersI love Granny Smith apples!! With the slightly sour, crisp taste! Yeah- not much can beat that. It's like eating candy but it's healthy. Shhhh don't let anyone ... read more
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Apple Fruit News
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Publishers Win a Bout in E-Book Price Fight
With the impending arrival of digital books on the Apple iPad and feverish negotiations with Amazon.com over e-book prices, publishers have managed to take ... (February 08, 2010)New York Times -
Will Apple's new Core i5 and i7 MacBook Pros have 3G?
Firstly, Apple has negotiated a 3G wireless plan with AT&T and other wireless carriers for their iPad device which is due with 3G in April. ... (February 08, 2010)Computerworld (blog) -
Apple Offers 'find out How' Tutorials as Podcasts
By David Chartier, Macworld.com For some time, Apple has given the Designated Family Tech Support Personnel among us a small reprieve with its "Find out ... (February 08, 2010)PC World -
Apple iPad Threatens Amazon Kindle Model
As we predicted earlier, thanks to the Apple iPad, publishers are taking an aggressive stance against Amazon to get them to raise e-book prices from $9.99 ... (February 08, 2010)CoolTechZone.com (blog)
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