January 26, 2009
When most people think of apples, the image that most often comes to mind is the Red Delicious, that shiny, crimson star of the school lunch bag. If that’s ...
edit About Apples
Apples are the fruit of the genus Malus, native to Europe and West Asia, and was introduced to North America in the 17th Century. Evidence exists that the apple was already under cultivation in the Neolithic times. The first apples were probably small and sour, like crab apples.
More than 5,000 varieties have existed, most of which were developed in the 18th and 19th centuries. Early North Americans, most famously Johnny Appleseed, developed many varieties of apples. The English brought varieties to New England and Virginia; the Dutch to new York; and the French to Canada. Documents dated to October 10, 1639 show the first U.S. harvest of apples taken from trees planted in Boston.
The first documented nursery was established around 1730 in Long Island. According to its catalog, by 1823 it had four varieties, which are still popular today: Rhode Island Greening, Winesap, Yellow Newton and Baldwin.
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Recipes With Apples
Jacket Potatoes With Apple and Onion
Apple, Butter, Margarine, Onion, Potatoes
Apple, Butter, Margarine, Onion, Potatoes
Boysenberry and Apple Summer Pudding
Apple, Bread
Apple, Bread
Gingered Carrot Juice
Apple, Carrot, Ginger Root
Apple, Carrot, Ginger Root
Pink Applesauce
Apple, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Tarts
Apple, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Tarts
Pistachio Chocolate Apples
Apple, Chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Pistachio, Popsicle
Apple, Chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Pistachio, Popsicle
Recommended Pairings With Apples
Other Names: Apple, 苹果 (Chinese), التفاح (Arabic), Maçãs (Portuguese), Pommes (French), Manzanas (Spanish) All Translations
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''For the company, see Apple, Inc.'' The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species ''Malus domestica'' in the rose family Rosaceae. It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. The tree is small and deciduous, reaching tall, with a broad, often densely twiggy crown. The leaves are alternately arranged simple ovals 5 to 12 cm long and broad on a petiole with an acute tip, serrated margin and a slightly downy underside. Blossoms are produced in spring simultaneously with the budding of the leaves. The flowers are white with a pink tinge that gradually fades, five petaled, and in diameter. The fruit matures in autumn, and is typically diameter. The center of the fruit contains five carpels arranged in a five-point star, each carpel containing one to three seeds. The tree originated from Central Asia, where its wild ancestor is still found today. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Cultivars vary in their yield and the ultimate size of the tree, even when grown on the same rootstock. At least 55 million tons of apples were grown worldwide in 2005, with a value of about $10 billion. China produced about 35% of this total. The United States is the second leading producer, with more than 7.5% of the world production. Turkey, France, Italy, and Iran are also among the leading apple exporters.
