nav-left cat-right
cat-right
Baked Apples – New York State Fruit

Baked Apples – New York State Fruit

According to the New York State Library: The apple was adopted as the State fruit in 1976. Apples are sweet and crisp, and many varieties are grown in New York. Apples were introduced in the 1600s by European settlers who brought seeds to New York. Dried apples were a staple for colonists and hard apple cider was a popular drink. In addition to New York, the following states have also designated the apple, or a specific...
Read More

Greening Apple Cornbread- Rhode Island State Fruit

The Greening Apple is the official state fruit of Rhode Island. This particular variety of apple is especially well suited to being cooked. This is because the Greening Apple doesn’t get mealy when cooked, and its sugar content intensifies its flavor as it bakes. Try this simple apple cornbread recipe for a delicious twist on classic cornbread. Ingredients for Greening Apple Cornbread Dry Ingredients 1 cup...
Read More

Rhode Island Greening Baked Apples

Since Rhode Island Greening Apples are great for cooking, this simple baked apple recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy them. You will be able to see why this variety of apple was chosen as the official state fruit of Rhode Island. This recipe is based on one I learned from my father-in-law, Jack Kirkeby. I had never had a baked apple before I tried his, and I learned what a wonderful, easy treat these could be. Be careful...
Read More

Rhode Island Greening Apple Pie

The Rhode Island Greening Apple is considered a great cooking apple. It was actually one of the first orchard grown apples in the United States. William Blaxton was a clergyman who planted the first orchard in Massachusetts. He named the first apple that he raised, Blaxton’s Yellow Sweeting, but according to SHG Resources, the name was later changed to the Sweet Rhode Island Greening. Ingredients for the Rhode Island...
Read More
Page 1 of 11