Stir in dry ingredients with milk, apples, and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 10-12 minutes. If the apple is pulled from the branch, the buds next to it may break and not bear fruit the next year. Redness is not a true guide to flavor.
Apples come in all shades of reds, yellows, and greens.
Choose clear colored apples. Often those with an intense green undercast or undertone are not completely ripe. Those with a dull yellowish-green undercast may be too ripe. Choose apples that are free from bruises, blemishes, and skin breaks. They should be firm with no soft spots or bruises, breaks in the skin or insect damage.