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Gravenstein Apple

Gravenstein apples are perfect for the kind of apple sauce your Grandmother used to make


Gravensteins are a fairly old variety, introduced from Europe in the mid-1800s. This tangy, sweet-tart apple is fairly versatile, but is best known as a sauce apple


Selection Information


Usage: This tangy, sweet-tart variety is excellent eaten out-of-hand or used in baking. If your Grandmother used to make an incredible applesauce, chances are she used a Gravenstein.

Selection & Storage: Selection: Good-quality Gravenstein apples will be firm with smooth, clean skin and have good color for the variety. Test the firmness of the apple by holding it in the palm of your hand. (Do not push with your thumb). It should feel solid and heavy, not soft and light.

To store, keep apples as cold as possible in the refrigerator. Apples do not freeze until the temperature drops to 28.5 degrees F.

Avoid: Avoid product with soft or dark spots. Also if the apple skin wrinkles when you rub your thumb across it, the apple has probably been in cold storage too long or has not been kept cool.


Seasonal Information


Gravenstein apples are available in the Fall


Gravenstein Apple Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 1 medium apple (154g)

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 80
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0

0% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 0mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 22g

7% 

Dietary Fiber 5g

 

Sugars 17g

 

Protein 0g

 

Vitamin A 2%

Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 2%

Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


 

Apples are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.


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