Apple Fruit

Categories: Food

- 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 an excellent new apple originated in Wisconsin and rapidly becoming famous.

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 55 million tons of apples are produced each year.
Top 10 Apple Producers
Popular Apple Varieties
1. Granny Smith Apple
2. Gala Apple
3. Golden Delicious Apple
4. Red Delicious Apple
5. Fuji Apple
6. Braeburn Apple
7. Pinata Apple
8. Empire Apple
9. McIntosh Apple
10. Pink Lady Apple
11. Rome Beauty Apple
12. Pippin Apple
13. Ginger Gold Apple
14. Gravenstein Apple
15. Honeycrisp Apple
16. Jonagold Apple

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Apple Fruit Questions
- Which variety of apple did William Tell shoot off his son's head? 1 Answer
  
  Okay 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
- How many calories are in an apple? 1 Answer
  
  55 cals read more
- What is your favorite type of apple to munch? 2 Answers
  
  I 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
- Has your supermarket had any new varieties of apples recently? 1 Answer
  
  i don't know. i didn't keep an eye on supermarket..but i promise u when i shopping,i will care it... read more
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Apple Growers and Companies
- Stemilt.com: World Famous Apple Growers
Apple Fruit News
- Huskies looking for 1st Apple Cup home win 3 years
  
  While it continued a streak of close Apple Cup matchups - only once in the last 14 games has the game been decided by more than 10 points - it also gave the ... (November 27, 2009)
  Seattle Post Intelligencer
- Taipei to continue monitoring Apple Daily for obscene content
  
  28 (CNA) Taipei City Mayor Hau Lung-bin on Saturday said he has taken notice of Apple Daily's measures to warn youngsters against news presentation that may ... (November 28, 2009)
  eTaiwan News
- NY apple growers leaving more fruit on trees
  
  BUFFALO, NY — New York's apple orchards are being carpeted with red as unpicked apples drop to the ground. With the best of the crop off to market, ... (November 27, 2009)
  The Associated Press
- Apple Opens iTunes LP and Extras to Developers
  
  Apple is also offering templates for both formats, as well as, a developers guide. After the early September launch, Apple was criticized for not taking the ... (November 28, 2009)
  All About Jazz
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