{"id":9231,"date":"2023-12-04T02:04:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T19:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9231"},"modified":"2023-12-04T02:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T19:04:39","slug":"the-best-apples-for-cooking-and-how-to-store-apples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9231","title":{"rendered":"The Best Apples for Cooking and How To Store Apples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>hether you embrace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pumpkin-spice-smoothie-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pumpkin-spice-smoothie-recipes\/\">pumpkin spice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cinnamon-water\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cinnamon-water\/\">all things cinnamon<\/a> this time of year or you avoid them at all costs, there is one signature of autumn that most of us can get behind: apples. If you have the chance to frolic in a red-spotted orchard and dunk freshly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/baked-apple-donuts-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/baked-apple-donuts-recipe\/\">sugar-coated donuts<\/a> into hot cider or you\u2019re filling a bag at the farmer\u2019s market, it\u2019s important to remember that not all apples are equal.<\/div>\n<p>In fact, there are over <a href=\"https:\/\/treefruit.wsu.edu\/web-article\/apple-varieties\/#:~:text=There%20are%20over%207%2C500%20varieties%20of%20apples%20grown%20worldwide.\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/treefruit.wsu.edu\/web-article\/apple-varieties\/#:~:text=There%20are%20over%207%2C500%20varieties%20of%20apples%20grown%20worldwide.\">7,500 apple varieties<\/a> around the world. The sweetest and most tender make great snacks all on their own, while firmer and tarter fruits are great for baking.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for buying apples<\/h2>\n<p>Before you get to eating, you\u2019ll need to choose your fruit. Brianna Shales, marketing director at Washington State apple producer and distributor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stemilt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.stemilt.com\/\">Stemilt Growers<\/a>, shared her five quick tips for apple buyers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Firmness<\/strong>: \u201cGently press on the apple to make sure it\u2019s firm to the touch,\u201d says Shales. Avoid fruit with wrinkly or wet skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bruising<\/strong>: \u201cCheck for obvious signs of decay or bruises.\u201d Remember that apples are a natural product, though, so some marks and lumps are normal and won\u2019t affect the taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color<\/strong>: Though color is \u201cnot the best indicator of flavor,\u201d according to Shales, \u201capples with full color have absorbed lots of sunlight and that can lead to great flavors.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smell<\/strong>: Take a whiff! \u201cYour apple should have a pleasant aroma; some varieties smell stronger than others though,\u201d says Shales.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong>: It\u2019s helpful to know a bit about the variety you\u2019re shopping for. Some apples, like Honeycrisps, are naturally larger than others, so don\u2019t be alarmed by fruit that\u2019s significantly larger or smaller than the rest of the bin; it\u2019s often not an indication of flavor or age.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The best apples for baking<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve filled your bushel or peck with a nice selection of apple varieties, it\u2019s time to enjoy them. If an apple pie or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/apple-breakfast-recipes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/apple-breakfast-recipes\/\">quick bread<\/a> is on the menu, certain options will fare better than others.<\/p>\n<p>According to Shales, the best baking apples are \u201cdense and firm enough to hold their shape during the cooking process.\u201d She recommends Granny Smiths, Golden Delicious, and Pink Ladies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stemilt.com\/fruits\/apples\/pinata-apples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.stemilt.com\/fruits\/apples\/pinata-apples\/\">Pinatas<\/a> are a specialty apple that also holds up well under heat and has a tart and juicy pineapple-y flavor (perfect for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/vegan-caramel-apple-tart\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/vegan-caramel-apple-tart\/\">coconut-apple dessert<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For your tortes and tarts, Shales suggests Cortlands, Jonagolds, or Jonathans.<\/p>\n<p>If possible, it\u2019s best to use several varieties of apples for a baking recipe, as each brings its own texture, flavor, and level of sweetness to the table.<\/p>\n<h2>Best apples for cooking<\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, you don\u2019t want a firm apple that holds its shape well. For example, if you\u2019re simmering homemade applesauce or compote or sweetening a soup with apples, opt for a variety that breaks down easily.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-apples-for-cooking\/\" current-title=\"The Best Varieties of Apples for Cooking, Baking, and Snacking, According to a Chef\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1331505642-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-06-03\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-apples-for-cooking\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-apples-for-cooking\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-apples-for-cooking\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amytraverso.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amytraverso.com\/\">Amy Traverso<\/a>, author of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-Lovers-Cookbook-Revised-Updated%2Fdp%2F0393540707%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx12040-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fbest-apples-for-cooking%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-apples-for-cooking%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Lovers-Cookbook-Revised-Updated\/dp\/0393540707\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Lovers-Cookbook-Revised-Updated\/dp\/0393540707?tag=wgtrx12040-20&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-apples-for-cooking%2F&amp;asc_source=direct&amp;asc_campaign=no-campaign\"><em>The Apple Lover\u2019s Cookbook<\/em><\/a>, suggests McIntoshes, Cortlands, and Macouns for these dishes. These apples are also tart, which adds some nice acidity.<\/p>\n<p>One varietal you won&#8217;t find on Traverso&#8217;s list of the best apples for cooking is Red Delicious. She writes that over a century of breeding for uniformity over flavor and juiciness robbed the apple of its once-succulent bite. \u201c[I] honestly can\u2019t think of a single good use for it,\u201d she writes. With so many more tasty options on display, you won\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n<h2>Best apples to eat raw<\/h2>\n<p>A crisp apple makes a tasty and high-fiber snack or salad topping. But the last thing you want in your Waldorf is a mealy, soft, or super-brown chunk of fruit.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid those pitfalls, I suggest shopping for Honeycrisps, SweeTangos, Cosmic Crisps, Fujis, and Pink Ladies. The first three, in particular, \u201chave a thinner skin and great fracture\u2014i.e. they\u2019re easy to chew\u2014that lend well to eating raw,\u201d Shales says.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something super sweet, my pick would be to reach for a Fuji or Gala. Pink Lady, Empire, and Cortlands are a bit more tart. Granny Smith is much more tart, but still relatively thin-skinned and crisp, if that\u2019s your thing.<\/p>\n<p>And when it comes to salads and charcuterie boards, the goal is an apple that won\u2019t brown, or oxidize, too quickly. Shales suggests Pink Ladies and Cosmic Crisps, and Traverso adds Suncrisps, Ginger Golds, Ambrosias, Fujis, and Galas to the list.<\/p>\n<h2>How to store apples<\/h2>\n<p>If you went a little overboard with your apple haul, don\u2019t fret. Many varieties of apples can be stored for several weeks. Of course, the better shape your apples are in when you buy them, the longer they\u2019ll last.<\/p>\n<p>Shales recommends stashing your fruit in the fridge crisper drawer. \u201cBe sure to keep them away from strong-smelling foods, because apples could take on that scent.\u201d And keep them separate from fruits and veggies that emit ethylene gas, like bananas, melons, and pears. Ethylene will cause them to ripen and soften faster.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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