Even though it is not officially apple season I have been finding great prices on apples at the grocery store. Since apples vary in taste and texture some are better for eating, some for making applesauce and some for baking in pies. Here are some varieties that are available locally and how they are best used courtesy of the Washington Apple Commission.
Usage Chart
Here are some apples facts that will help you in determining how many apples you will need to purchase.
- 3 medium sized apples equal approximately 1 pound
- Pared and sliced, 1 pound apples yields 2 3/4 cups
- A peck of apples weighs 10.5 pounds
- A bushel of apples weighs 42 pounds
- A bushel of apples will yield 15 – 20 quarts of applesauce
So take advantage of these great prices and enjoy some apples today!
