A is for autumn and for apple
Autumn is one of our favourite times of year.
Celebrating the harvest and having cosy nights in are just two of the brilliant things we love to do this month.
Apple Day
Another key event in our calendar is Apple Day on October 21. It’s all about raising awareness with regards to food provenance.
Now in its 35th year, it was launched in 1990 by the charity Common Ground to establish an annual autumnal custom.
It was created as a celebration of the wealth of British apples varieties available and to raise awareness of those that are now quite rare. It’s also about showcasing the vibrancy of our country’s landscape, ecology and culture.
All about apples
- Apple trees are members of the rose family of plants
- Apple bobbing was used in the past to predict which child would marry. It was said first to get hold of an apple would be the next to walk down the aisle
- The scientific name for apple growing is pomology.
Why apples are good for you
- Apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol
- A medium-sized apple contains about 80 calories
- They are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and fibre
- Apples are said to be excellent for lung health; they contain high levels of an antioxidant flavonoid called quercetin, which is also found abundantly in onions, tea and red wine, and may be important in protecting the lungs from the harmful effects of atmospheric pollutants.
Free apple cake recipe
If you would like to make some autumnal treats featuring apples, how about making an apple cake? We’ve put together a recipe here.