Apple
A crisp, sweet-tart fruit that works in both sweet and savory dishes. Honeycrisp and Fuji are great for eating; Granny Smith holds its shape in baking and stays firm in slaws.
Used for
- salads
- slaws
- baking
- sauces
- snacks
In the kitchen
- slice
- dice
- peel for cooking
Picking it at the store
- Firm and fragrant — any give means it's mealy inside
- Store in the fridge; apples keep 4–6 weeks cold but go soft fast at room temperature
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