Braeburn, Pippin, Gravenstein, Jonathan, Cortland …. names of cities or perhaps fictional characters? No, these are only a few of the many varieties (over 7,000 in all) of that delicious fall fruit, the apple. One of the most popular for eating out of hand is the Red Delicious, with Gala coming in close behind. Baking aficionados tend to gravitate to the likes of Winesap, Jonathan, or McIntosh as these are more firm and will not get mushy with oven heat. Whether you’re looking for a good baking apple or a juicy, scrumptious eating apple, or whether your taste runs the gamut from tart to sweet, know that this delicious fruit is very nutritious and versatile.
Apple Crisp
6-8 med. baking apples
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. cinnamon
Spread peeled, cored, and sliced apples into a lightly greased 8-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with lemon juice. In separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon; crumble over apples. Bake in 375˚ oven for 25 minutes. Makes six 1/2 cup servings.
by: Debbie Wirl
