Apples stored at room temperature will soften about 10 times faster than if refrigerated. Peel apples, if desired, remove cores and slice or cut into wedges. Use an apple corer, if desired, or an apple cutter to separate fruit into neat wedges. When cut, an apple's inner color turns brown quickly, so dip slices or wedges in lemon juice and water to preserve the color. One medium-sized apple yields between 70 to 90 calories.
Apples are generous in dietary fiber.
They contain some minerals, organic acids, pectin, and vitamins A and C. Apples contain natural fruit sugars which can enhance the flavor of many foods with the addition of little or no extra sugar.