Farm Facts: Apples
Fresh, juicy apples are abundant in the fall, popping up in delicious apple pies, refreshing apple cider and ready for picking at lots of Tennessee orchards. Take a look at some interesting facts about the fruit:
- About 65 percent of the U.S. apple crop is grown for fresh consumption, while the rest goes for processing, including juice and fresh slices.
- The United States grows nearly 100 varieties of apples in commercial production. The top varieties are Red Delicious, Gala and Golden Delicious.
- The United States has approximately 7,500 apple producers who grow the fruit on approximately 363,000 acres.
- Apples are produced in all parts of Tennessee.
- Typically, Tennessee produces close to 9 million pounds of apples between June and the end of October.
SEE ALSO: Adams Family Uses Orchard Fresh Apples in Favorite Recipe
Source: usapple.org, news.tn.gov
Now that you’re caught up on apple knowledge, learn how to peel, core and chop and apple, then make any of our delicious apple recipes.
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