Let's not even get into whether an apple a day keeps the doctor away or not. An apple a day is delicious, whether it's a tart and crunchy Granny Smith eaten out of hand or sweet and soft baked into a crust of some sort. Find varieties, storage tips, and u-picks here.
Apple Season
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Apples are deeply associated with fall in the American imagination, as well they should be. Many apple varieties in many parts of the country, however, come into season in August (even late July some places). Apples are harvested into November in some areas, but in general apples are at their best in September and October. They keep well, though, so locally grown apples can often be found well into winter.
Apple Varieties
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From Alabamas to Winesaps, see the range of apple varieties you might find at markets around the country.
Cooking With Apples
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Once cut, apples will turn brown fairly quickly. You can mitigate this by putting the slices in acidulated water (about 2 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar per quart of water).
My favorite way to use apples is to tuck them into an Old-Fashioned Apple Pie. Second favorite? Easy Apple Turnovers.
