Bitten into a bite, tucked into a homemade pie or squeezed into juice... apples are everywhere.
It's the fruit of everyday life, the one we carry in our bags, give to our children, and cook with all year round. Yet behind this simplicity lies a world of varieties, flavors, terroirs... and symbols. The apple is the fruit of origins. The universal fruit.
🍴 How to consume and store it?
Apples keep very well: in a basket at room temperature for quick consumption, or in the refrigerator to prolong their freshness. Some varieties can be stored for several weeks without losing their crispness.
It can be eaten raw of course, but also roasted, stewed, dried, in tarts, crumbles, in savory dishes (with black pudding or cheese), in juice, in cider... It's a real culinary chameleon.
📅 What is its season?
🧬 Features
The apple is a fruit with thin skin, smooth or rough depending on the variety, with crisp, juicy or melting flesh.
There are hundreds of varieties, but here are some common ones:
- Golden : Sweet, mild and versatile
- Granny Smith : very tangy and crunchy
- Reinette : fragrant, perfect for cooking
- Gala : sweet, juicy and well-balanced
Nutritionally: rich in fiber, vitamin C, low in calories... it's the ultimate "healthy" fruit.
💡 Did you know?
The apple tree is one of the oldest fruit trees in the world, having been cultivated for over 4,000 years.
It's also a fruit full of symbolism: forbidden fruit in the Bible, fruit of discord among the Greeks, symbol of love and abundance in many cultures. In France, there are more than 1,000 old varieties! Some have unusual names like "Croque-dent", "Belles-filles de Salins" or even "Patte de loup".
💚 Why we love it at Neary
Because it's simple, delicious, affordable, and versatile. At Neary, we love offering it in early fall and winter, when it's a natural replacement for summer fruits.
Our apples come from local orchards, often sustainably or organically farmed, selected for their flavor and history. And most importantly: they're picked when ripe.
🛒 Where to find it?
👉 Order it in our baskets delivered to your business or home . Bite, savor, share. The apple is the fruit of all generations 🍏
