Team Apple or Team Pumpkin? If you have to pick a fall fav which will it be? Check out our ultimate guide to all things apples and then go check out our ultimate guide to all things pumpkin and decide! Don't miss our Apple Picking Guide and our Pumpkin Patch Guide!
Apple Crafts
- Apple Stamping:
- Cut an apple in half horizontally to create a round shape with a star in the center. Dip the flat surface in paint and stamp it onto paper to create apple-shaped prints. You can use different colors to make a colorful apple orchard.
- Candle Holder:
- Hollow out an apple by removing the core and a bit of the flesh. Place a small tea light candle inside. When you light the candle, it will cast a warm, flickering glow through the apple's skin.
- Apple Bird Feeder:
- Make a bird feeder by stringing apple slices onto a piece of twine or string. Then hang it outside on a tree branch. Birds will love snacking on the apple!
- Apple Garland:
- Slice apples thinly and bake them in the oven until they're slightly dry (you can add cinnamon for a nice scent). Thread them onto a piece of twine or string to create a festive garland.
- Apple Faces:
- Follow these directions to make these cool and creepy shrunken apple faces in time for Halloween.
Apple Eats
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More Ideas!
Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Layer slices of apple and sharp cheddar cheese between bread slices and grill until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Roasted Chicken with Apples and Onions: Roast chicken with a medley of apples, onions, and herbs for a flavorful and comforting dish.
Apple Walnut Salad: Toss together mixed greens, sliced apples, crumbled feta cheese, candied walnuts, and a vinaigrette dressing for a refreshing salad.
Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash: Roast acorn squash halves and fill them with a mixture of cooked sausage, diced apples, breadcrumbs, and spices.
Caramel Apples: Dip apples into warm caramel sauce and let them cool. Optionally, roll them in nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.
Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Honey: Core apples and fill them with a mixture of cinnamon, honey, and butter. Bake until tender and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Apple Cider Donuts: Make a flavorful batter with apple cider, then fry into donuts and coat them in cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat.
Apple Facts
- Apple Diversity: Did you know that there are over 7,500 different varieties of apples grown worldwide? Each type has its own unique taste, color, and texture!
- Floating Apples: Apples can float on water! This is because they are made up of about 25% air, which makes them less dense than water.
- An Apple a Day: The saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" has some truth to it. Apples are rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that contribute to good health.
- Apple Origins: Apples can trace their roots back to Kazakhstan in Central Asia. They've been cultivated for thousands of years and have become one of the most popular fruits worldwide.
- Apple Core Myth: Contrary to popular belief, apple cores are perfectly safe to eat. While the seeds contain a small amount of cyanide, you would need to consume a large number of apple seeds to be affected. It's still best to avoid eating the core, but if you accidentally swallow a seed or two, don't worry!
Apple Jokes
- Why did the apple go to school?
- Because it wanted to be a smartie-pie!
- What did one apple say to the other apple?
- Stop being a bad apple!
- How do you make an apple turnover?
- Give it a little push!
- What's red and goes up and down?
- An apple in an elevator!
- What do you get if you cross an apple and a Christmas tree?
- A pineapple!
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