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It’s Fall!

Fall Begins

As the weather cools and the leaves start to change color it is the perfect time (in most parts of the United States) to pick apples. Try these simple apple recipes, no matter where you get your apples:

  • Applesauce is very simple to make. Remove the core and quarter the apples. If you leave the peel on during cooking it will give the applesauce a pink color. When the apples are very soft, remove any peel that is left, mash the pulp or put it through a sieve. Add sugar if needed.

  • Try making Dried Apple Rings. They can be used as a nutritious snack. Peel, core and slice apples into 1/8 inch rings (Macintosh or Golden Delicious apples work best). Dip each ring into a mixture of lemon juice and water to help the apples keep their color. Pull a piece of string through the center of each ring and hang in a dry, warm place. They take 1-2 weeks to dry and become chewy.

  • For fall crafts ideas visit: http://familyfun.go.com/autumn.

It’s apple picking time!

Carter Mountain Orchard. Open daily 9am – 6pm. Pick your own in the orchard or buy pre-picked in the store. Activities include hayrides (weekends only) and picnic area. Also available in the store: fresh baked apple pies, apple cider donuts, pumpkins and specialty crafts. 1435 Carter Mountain Tr, Charlottesville, 22901. www.cartermountainorchard.com

Grave’s Mountain Lodge. Open Sept 15 – Oct 20, 8am – 4:30pm, weekends only. Pick your own in the orchards or buy pre-picked in the store. Other activities include hayrides, barnyard animals, hay mountain, hay maze and picnic areas. 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria, 22743.www.gravesmountain.com

Stribling Orchard. Open Tues – Sun, 9am – 5pm. Tours available for youth/school groups. Pick your own apples, farm animals, picnic area and bakery with cider, pies, local honey and more. 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, 22643. www.striblingorchard.com