When are Apples in Season?
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
More than 2,500 apple varieties are available in shades of red, green and yellow. Apples stored in the refrigerator ripen slower than at room temperature. Apples can be added to soups, salads and baked goods.
Fun fact: Apples are about 25% air and tend to float in water.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Apple Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Fruit Prep Apples. SNAP-Ed. University of Rhode Island.
- Apples Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
- Apple Family Newsletter (PDF, 1.1 MB). SNAP-Ed Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Additional Resources
- Apples Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Apples. Ohio State University Extension.
- Michigan Apples Resources for Teachers. Michigan Apple Committee.
- Fresh Apples Handout (PDF, 1MB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Apples Handout (PDF, 1.3 MB). Montana State University Extension.
- Apples Lesson Plan (PDF, 122 KB) & Handout (PDF, 418 KB). Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Education Toolkit. Arizona Department of Education.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Apple Carrot Soup. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Chicken with Apples and Raisins. Cooking Matters.
- Microwave Applesauce. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Apples. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Apples Recipes from AZ Health Zone. SNAP-Ed. AZ Health Zone.
- Apple Recipes from Washington State. Washington Apple Commission.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium apple ( 182g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 95 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 19 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 1 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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