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Apples
Apple season is in full swing, and there are countless varieties to choose from for all your cooking and baking needs. Offering a host of flavors including sweet, tart and tangy, each family of apples can lend themselves to sweet and savory preparations depending on their texture and taste. If you're wondering which apples to choose for certain recipes, check out our easy guide to apple picking for fall.
Cooking ideas: Consumed raw for snacks with almond or peanut butter; baked into pies or cakes; coated in caramel and crushed nuts to make those famous fall candy apples; boiled, puréed and reduced into apple butter; dehydrated into apple chips; cooked and puréed into applesauce; sliced or chopped raw for salads; chopped and baked into apple fritters or turnovers; sautéed or roasted with meats for a sweet, caramelized garnish; added to stuffings.
Try our recipe: Easy apple and hazelnut galette