19 October 2010

apple days

One of my favourite things about Autumn is apples.  There are a lot of apple orchards around me so I have quick and easy access to fresh apples whenever I want them.

I love baking with apples ... apple pies, crisps and apple sauce.

The basket is a vintage apple basket that I bought at an antique flea market a couple of years ago.  It's filled with a mixture of Macintosh, Cortland and Red Delicious apples.  

The orchards are almost picked out now ... I might make one more trip to buy another bag or two to last into the winter.

What's your favourite apple and the best way to enjoy them?

13 comments:

  1. What a beautiful blog Lynda, I just love your images!
    You have a wonderful gift :))

    As for apples, I am without a doubt, a greenie,
    Macintosh it is for me!

    Jeanne :))

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  2. So pretty! I can almost smell the sweet scent of the apples and feel the crunch of the leaves underfoot...

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  3. Me, too, Lynda. Love apples! Gorgeous, evocative images and I love the basket.

    My all time favorite is a very crisp, very cold Red Delicious, served with extra sharp cheddar. But I just this second finished a glorious Fuji which was heaven in each bite. Last year we went to a local organic farm where you could sample all the apples. We were there for hours. The Pinova was especially memoriable.

    But for applesauce, there is only one in our family – Gravenstein. We used to have an orchard of them.

    And yes, apple crisp and apple pie. I made my usual gallons of Gravenstein applesauce last month which will see us through the winter.

    Ahh, apples! xo

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  4. So lovely, Lynda!

    For baking... oh, I do love the Milwaukee and Detroit. So perfect, but my supply dried up this year :( And it's a shame you can't get Cox apples in Ontario, because they are so tart and perfect for baking and juicing.

    For eating, I'm happy with whatever is handy :)

    sylvia

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  5. gorgeous images Lynda! I also do love apples,anything apple will do for me.Please keep on posting more of these awesome images.
    hugs
    Lila

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  6. Oh a good crisp is hard to beat, which I make with Cortlands. For eating, I like a basic, fresh and juicy Mac. For sweet, a Red Delicious, for tart a Granny Smith. I like lots and lots of varieties actually. Beautiful photography as always...

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  7. Lynda you images are so so gorgeous. That basket is a fabulous find!

    I love apple pie on cool autumn nights.


    Thank you for your lovely visit, have a great week xox

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  8. Oh, I love these photos, Lynda... and I just love apple time now! I love a greenish, crisp, tart apple... a Granny Smith, a Macintosh. And I'll take apples anyway--apple crumble, apple butter, apple cake, apple cider, dried apples...anything! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

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  9. These images are so gorgeous! I love apples and apple orchards...they just scream fall. I love Macintosh apples. They are yummy and pretty.

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  10. Oh Lynda, it is always a treat when visiting here with you. I love apples. With all the delicious varieties, it is hard for me to pick a favorite. I love them from sweet to tart:o)

    Enjoy a most lovely weekend dear friend.

    Smiles♥

    Beverly

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  11. Lynda, MAGNIFICIENT PHOTOS of apples and the trees....so soft, fresh and inviting!!!!

    The apples in the basket look so fabulous, just perfect!!!!!

    Wonderful Photography!!!!!

    Oh, I have got to share my apples with my boys and our horse...we love them fresh; washed and enjoyed with "hearty" bites!!

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  12. Delicious pictures Lynda.. They make me hungry for apple pie. :)
    How wonderful to be surrounded by orchards!


    Mandy Lynne

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  13. Nothing speaks of fall more than a scrumptious apple crisp. So comforting.

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