{"id":18553,"date":"2022-10-22T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/?p=18553&preview=true&preview_id=18553"},"modified":"2022-10-21T08:46:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T13:46:18","slug":"season-of-apples-so-delicious-and-so-many-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/lifestyle\/season-of-apples-so-delicious-and-so-many-uses-20221022","title":{"rendered":"Season Of Apples- So Delicious And So Many Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you been apple picking lately and have no idea what to do with all those apples? Sure, apples are great<\/span> on their own (or maybe dunked in salted caramel sauce) as snacks, but you probably need a few apple recipes right now to avoid throwing them away. Second, only to bananas in popularity, apples are one of the most popular fruits in the country. Every state grows them (which means everyone can have them locally), and we consume 46 pounds of apples per person each year. Here are a few ideas to get you started on that pile of apples.<\/p>\n

Basic Recipes<\/h3>\n

When one has apples, the first logical idea to make with apples is apple pie. The variations on a pie grow as the varieties of apples grow. After the pie comes applesauce and apple butter. Following those and not quite as popular are baked apples, apple muffins, and apple cake. Although seasonal, in the fall we love caramel apples. In November, many folks devour apple stuffing.<\/p>\n

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Bowl of apple sauce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unusual Ideas<\/h3>\n

Apples are a versatile fruit. They can be eaten in so many ways with so many different foods. For an afternoon pickup, try spreading peanut butter on a slice of apple. An apple slice adds a distinctive flavor to grilled cheese sandwiches. By grating an apple, complete with skin, and applying it to your face, your face will brighten [1]<\/sup><\/a>! For another face mask, mix the apple with yogurt and oats.<\/p>\n

Household Helps<\/h3>\n

In the kitchen, a slice will soften your rock-hard brown sugar. Placing an apple in a paper bag with unripe fruit- like bananas, tomatoes, or avocadoes- will expedite the ripening process.<\/p>\n

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Green apples<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Health<\/h3>\n

The old saying<\/p>\n

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

really is true. People who eat an apple a day are less likely to need a general practitioner. Apples fend off multiple diseases, like cancer and heart disease. One medium apple contains fiber, vitamin C, copper, and potassium. This fiber may support weight loss.<\/p>\n

So many apple ideas abound on the web. After all of that information, how can you help but eat all of those apples you picked?<\/p>\n

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