Apple: The Forgotten Fall Flavor
Where are the caramel apples? Hiding behind some pumpkin themed display, I reckon.
October 20, 2014
Although many may not realize this, we are experiencing a serious problem in the fall flavor marketing world.
Walk into any grocery store and you will be bombarded with pumpkin fetishizing propaganda. Where are the caramel apples? Where are the apple-cinnamon flavored teas? Probably surrounded by pumpkin flavored this, and overwhelmed by jack-o-lantern themed that. Because of this injustice to our humble, pomaceous ally, I have made it my job to reveal exactly how delicious this fruit really is.
Here are some fun facts about apples that you probably didn’t know:
1. According to World’s Healthiest Foods, consumption of raw apples is associated with a decreased risk of asthma. The site also pointed out that apples are also one of the few fruits to protect against lung cancer.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=15
2. MentalFloss.com states that former president, John Adams drank “a tankard” of apple cider every morning and lived to be 90 years old. http://mentalfloss.com/article/23293/11-very-important-things-know-about-cider
3. Apple cider vinegar can be used as a flea repellant in dogs, says EarthClinic.Com.
http://www.earthclinic.com/pets/acvfordogs.html
4. In a HubPages list of facts about apples, it was revealed that apples can increase mental alertness.
http://hubpages.com/hub/99-Interesting-Facts-About-Apples
5. Snopes.Com states that the claim that apple seeds contain cyanide is indeed true. However, even the most frequent apple eaters among us would be unlikely to ingest enough poison to actually hurt them. Pumpkin lovers are just telling the tale to keep apple consumption down and pumpkin on the shelves.
http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/apples.asp
These are just a few hand-picked (Get it? like hand picking apples…) facts about the almighty apple. Some die-hard pumpkin-sympathizers who read this are probably thinking “Pshh, whatever. #teampumpkin” To those thinking that, I have one thing to say: can you use pumpkin cider to get rid of your dog’s fleas? No, you can’t. Have fun with your flea-ridden dog.
Brandon Carpenter • Oct 31, 2014 at 10:10 am
When you want to eat an apple, you eat an apple. When you want to eat a pumpkin, you have to carve it up and cook it into something, like a pie. That’s a hassle, plus pumpkins are a seasonal fruit; once All Hallow’s Day rolls around, the pumpkin’s vanish. But the apples know they’re wanted all year round.
Dr. Megargee • Oct 28, 2014 at 8:41 am
Mia and Erika (if those are their real names) are out of their mind. Apples are far superior to pumpkins. You just need a much smaller carving tool and a tiny candle to put inside. And just try chowing down on a caramel pumpkin. Or bobbing for pumpkins.
Erika • Oct 15, 2014 at 1:25 pm
NO WAY APPLES ARE BETTER THAN PUMPKINS! DOWN WITH APPLES, DOWN WITH APPLES!
Alvaro Hernandez • Oct 9, 2014 at 10:07 am
This is a great article! Not only is it very descriptive, it makes anyone hungry!
Aziza • Oct 9, 2014 at 10:02 am
Apple are the best!!! Like absolutely the best fruit ever and there’s just Pumpkins.Pumpkins aren’t that great.
Olivia • Oct 9, 2014 at 10:01 am
Candy apples are the best fall sweet to eat! I use to make them all the time as a kid.
Franny DeAtley • Oct 9, 2014 at 9:57 am
Apple is a great fall flavor! Better than pumpkin!
Anna • Oct 10, 2014 at 12:04 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2014/10/09/orange-crush-pumpkin-has-gone-too-far/
Maya • Oct 9, 2014 at 9:56 am
I agree! Caramel apples are the best!
Mia Field • Oct 9, 2014 at 9:54 am
booooooooo you don’t know what you’re talking about!!!!!!!!!!!! Apples can’t even begin to compare to the amazingness of pumpkin!!!!!!!!!!!!