Known for offering up cakes for every occasion, bakeries and pastry shops also take pride in their seasonal delights. Right now, it is the time for apples. There is nothing better than walking through an apple orchard in the early autumn breeze, picking and apple fresh off the branch, and hearing that satisfying crunch as you taste the bright and crisp flavors.
There are a many, many different kinds of apples across the country. And of course, even your ten year old cousin can tell you how they got there, Johnny Appleseed! Well, his actual name was Jonathan Chapman. You remember him. He's usually pictured with a pot on his head. He did wear a tin pot on his head which served as both a hat and a mush pot..
This important pioneer lived from 1774 to 1845 and is responsible for introducing apple trees to Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania. He cared deeply for his environmental work and was highly regarded for his kindness. He was was a legend in his own day, and continues to be an important piece of Americana today.
With apples of every size, color, and flavor, here are so many different combinations of pies, pastries, desserts. To make sure you are on the top of your own apple game, here are a few tips to make the picking and baking easier.
Choosing the right apple. With so many variety lining the grocer's shelves or farmers market tables, it may be a tad overwhelming. Some apples, like Macintosh and Granny Smith are better for baking. Macs are sweet and become softer after picked, making them ideal for applesauce or a pie. Grannies are more on the tart side, but are bold and hold their shape well, which is perfect for spicier recipes or apple dumplings.
Fuji and Honeycrisp apples are bigger and are on the sweeter side of the tart to sweet spectrum. They are perfect for eating. And then you have varieties like Gala and Golden Delicious that are great for both cooking and eating fresh.
With these beautiful fruits, a person can create and bake many types of mouthwatering desserts. Everything from apple pies, apple crisp, apple cake, and the list goes on and on.
And remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away! So a visit to your local bakery where you usually get your birthday cakes, and ordering a sweet apple treat, is the responsible thing to do! Who knew cake bakeries would be good for your health!
There are a many, many different kinds of apples across the country. And of course, even your ten year old cousin can tell you how they got there, Johnny Appleseed! Well, his actual name was Jonathan Chapman. You remember him. He's usually pictured with a pot on his head. He did wear a tin pot on his head which served as both a hat and a mush pot..
This important pioneer lived from 1774 to 1845 and is responsible for introducing apple trees to Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania. He cared deeply for his environmental work and was highly regarded for his kindness. He was was a legend in his own day, and continues to be an important piece of Americana today.
With apples of every size, color, and flavor, here are so many different combinations of pies, pastries, desserts. To make sure you are on the top of your own apple game, here are a few tips to make the picking and baking easier.
Choosing the right apple. With so many variety lining the grocer's shelves or farmers market tables, it may be a tad overwhelming. Some apples, like Macintosh and Granny Smith are better for baking. Macs are sweet and become softer after picked, making them ideal for applesauce or a pie. Grannies are more on the tart side, but are bold and hold their shape well, which is perfect for spicier recipes or apple dumplings.
Fuji and Honeycrisp apples are bigger and are on the sweeter side of the tart to sweet spectrum. They are perfect for eating. And then you have varieties like Gala and Golden Delicious that are great for both cooking and eating fresh.
With these beautiful fruits, a person can create and bake many types of mouthwatering desserts. Everything from apple pies, apple crisp, apple cake, and the list goes on and on.
And remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away! So a visit to your local bakery where you usually get your birthday cakes, and ordering a sweet apple treat, is the responsible thing to do! Who knew cake bakeries would be good for your health!
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