How Purdue can help…
Looking for apples?
The Purdue Farmers Market runs through October 25 and takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Centennial Mall between Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry and Stanley Coulter Hall.
Amazing apples
This age-old favorite could become the next ‘super fruit’.
Move over, blueberries and pomegranates. In addition to being the perfect portable snack (no refrigeration or peeling required), apples are:
- Sodium free
- Fat free
- Cholesterol free
- A natural source of health-promoting antioxidants and other nutrients
- Packed with soluble fiber — the type that can lower bad cholesterol and help maintain steady blood sugar levels
- A budget-friendly food — both for calories and your pocketbook
Here are the core facts on some popular favorites:
Variety / Qualities and Best Uses
| Braeburn |
Firm and hard with a tangy-spicy flavor. Good for all types of uses. |
| Empire |
Crisp and juicy, sweet flavor. Also a multi-purpose variety. |
| Fuji |
Firm and sweet. Named for Mt. Fuji in Japan, where it was developed. Good for snacking and sauces. Stores very well. |
| Golden Delicious |
Firm and juicy. Best flavor may develop in cooking. Pies made with this
variety need less sugar. |
| Granny Smith |
Hard and very tart. Adds a zing to salads. Delicious in sauces and pies. |
| Honey Crisp |
Crisp, juicy and sweet — but not too sweet. This new variety is great for snacking and salads and also stores well. |
| Jonagold |
Blend of Jonathan and Golden Delicious. Sweet-tart flavor makes it perfect for baking whole. |
| McIntosh |
Very aromatic and spicy. Soft flesh cooks down easy for sauces. Does not keep well. |
| Pink Lady |
One of the newest varieties on the market. Soft pink color, sweet, tangy and versatile. |
| Red Delicious |
Most well-known apple in the United States. Slightly firm flesh and sweet taste make it an ideal snack. |
| Rome Beauty |
Crisp, tart, with very thick skin. Best for baking whole, but not recommended for pies. |
Most types of apples are now available year round, but fall is the peak time to enjoy locally grown apples in their myriad varieties — 2,500 different types are grown in the U.S.
Sources: U.S. Apple Association; Washington State University Cooperative Extension
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