APPLE FACTS

· Apples come in all shades of reds, greens, and yellows.

· Over 100 varieties of apples are grown commercially in the United States.

· Apples are the second most valuable fruit grown in the U.S., Oranges are first.

· Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free.

· A medium apple is about 80 calories.

· Apples are a great source of the fiber pectin. One apple has five grams of fiber.

· Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit.

· Most apples are still picked by hand in the fall.

· Two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie.

· Apple varieties range in size from as small as a cherry to as large as a grapefruit.

· Apples are a member of the rose family.

· The Lady or Api apple is one of the oldest varieties in existence.

· Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than under refrigeration.

· Don't peel your apple. 2/3 of the fiber most of the antioxidants are in the peel.

Apple Equivalents

Not sure how many apples to buy for that special recipe? Here are some helpful

equivalents:

Size       Diameter   Sliced/Chopped    Finely chopped     Grated        Sauce

Large     3-3/4"        2 cups                 1-1/2 cups            1-1/4 cups    3/4 cup

Medium  2-3/4"        1-1/3 cups           1 cup                   3/4 cup        1/2 cup

Small      2-1/4"        3/4 cup               3/4 cup                1/2 cup        1/3 cup

1 pound = 4 small apples OR 3 medium apples OR about 2 large apples
1 9" or 10" pie = 2-1/2 pounds (4-5 large OR 6-7 medium OR 8-9 small apples)
1 pound, sliced = about 2-3/4 cups
1 pound diced = about 3 cups
1 peck = 10-1/2 pounds
1 bushel = 42 pounds