Every year I take my daughters apple picking. It’s a fun family tradition we’ve enjoyed since they were little ones. Apples are one of the easiest fruits to pick so it’s fun for all ages. They can be eaten fresh, cooked, canned or even frozen. Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free and one medium apple has about 80 calories. Picking tips:
Select firm, bruise-free apples.
Picking apples from a tree is easy. Roll the apple upwards off the branch and give a little twist. Don't pull straight away or shake the trees or branches.
Leave the stem on the apples, it helps them store longer.
Once picked:
Place the apples gently in a basket - dropping them may bruise the apple causing it to go bad more quickly.
Don't wash apples until just before using to prevent spoilage.
Keep apples cool after picking to increase shelf life. A cool basement or the fruit drawer of a refrigerator is ideal.
Kept cool, fresh-picked apples will generally keep weeks.
Start planning your apple picking adventure today!
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