resources ALL ABOUT APPLES Not only does Allen’s Orchard provide the Marion and Cedar Rapids area with delicious apples, fresh produce and tasty treats, we also have resources to help you make the most of your Orchard experience. With so many varieties of apples to choose from, we get a lot of questions about what apples are the best for each occasion. So here’s some info about the apples and some recipes to delight your friends and family! RECIPES APPLE VARIETIES APPLE EDUCATION RECIPES Oatmeal Apple Cookies Apple Dumplings Apple Muffins Applesauce - Annie's Way Back-to-School Oatmeal Apple Cookies 2 c. brown sugar 1 c. butter 4 eggs, well beaten 3 c. raisins, chopped, or currants 2 c. apples, unpeeled and chopped 1 c. oats, uncooked 3 1/2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. pecans, chopped Thoroughly cream brown sugar and butter; add eggs and beat well. Add nuts to dry ingredients and combine with first mixture. Chill overnight. Dough can be kept in refrigerator for several days and baked as needed. Drop cookies from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown around the edges. Recipe courtesy of Cooks.com APPLE VARIETIES ALLEN’S IS PROUD TO OFFER OVER 50 VARIETIES OF APPLES. At Allen’s visitors will be able to enjoy some old favorites like Jonathan, Red Delicious, and Cortland while capturing the flavor of newer, not so familiar varieties such as Sweet Sixteen, Lura Red, and Empire. Click each variety below to learn more. Arkansas Black Braeburn Braestar Cameo Chieftan Cortland Dandee Red Empire Enterprise Fireside Fortune Gala Ginger Gold Gold Rush Golden Delicious Golden Supreme Haralson Honeycrisp Honey Gold Ida Red Jersey Mac Jonagold Jonathan Liberty Lodi Lura Red Macoun McIntosh Mutsu Paula Red Priscilla Pristine Red Delicious Red Free Shizuka Snow Sweet Sweet Sixteen Wealthy Williams Pride Zestar APPLE EDUCATION HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT APPLES! We all know apples are delicious, but they are also full of health benefits. Like the saying goes,”an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples come in many varieties, each with their own special taste and texture. Apples contain natural sugars called fructose. Apples contain very little sodium which reduces the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Apples are cholesterol free. A medium sized apple has only 80 calories. Apples contain no fat. Apples have pectin and other fibers which reduce cholesterol levels and aid in digestion. Apples are a good source of complex carbohydrates which scientists believe may help lower the risk of diabetes. Apples contain potassium which may help keep blood pressure down. Apples contain the mineral boron which helps the body use calcium. Apples are a good source of Vitamin A which benefits vision and bone and tooth development. Want to get the most life out of your orchard-fresh apples? Don’t put them on the counter! Leave them in the plastic bag in the hydrator drawer in your fridge. Open the plastic bag and place a damp paper towel in it. Every time the damp paper towel dries out – put a new one in. Apples like two things: Cold and Damp Have questions? Stop out and visit or send us an email! CONTACT US