Get your apple a day with this season’s most popular fruit! In
a kaleidoscope of greens, yellows, pinks, and reds, apples are the go-to fruit
for the fall season. Not only are they a great source of vitamin C,
anti-oxidants and fiber, but apples are quite versatile when it comes to their
usage. The ancient Greeks and Romans referred to apples as symbols of love and
beauty. These beautiful fruits come in a
variety of colors, flavors and textures; some are sweet or sour, crunchy or
soft, tart or bitter. Depending on the
type of apple, it can be baked, grilled, spiced, candied, made into delicious
desserts, cider, paired with cheese, made into sauce, or enjoyed alone.
Summer apples are usually lighter in color and tarter in
flavor, while the fall apples are darker, deeper shades of red with much
sweeter flavors. Apples are a great
addition to any fall party you will be hosting this season whether you decide
to incorporate them into a dish for your family or guests, make a delicious
drink out of them or use their decadent colors as décor inspiration. Here are seven great ways to indulge in
apples this season! Enjoy!
1- Apple Colored Decor
Consider
the many colors of apples in your next event décor; gold, yellow, light green,
blush pink and various shades of red are the perfect color palette for a
wonderful fall event. Mosaic
has a large variety of apple colored table linens , napkins, seat covers and more for the
perfect fall party. Below are three delicious apple colored linens by Mosaic!
2 – “Apple of My Eye”
Wedding
If
you’re having a fall wedding, why not use apples as a clever (and affordable)
decoration? Use them in centerpieces, as
candle holders, cake decorations , or
even in a bouquet! Adding
a subtle tip-of-the-hat to apples in a fall wedding adds a nice seasonal touch
that everyone will appreciate.
3 – Garnish an
Appetizer
Your
guests will love these creamy tuna –apple mini melts! Rich creamy Havarti cheese is married with
salty tuna on top of a light phyllo shell garnished with thin elegant slices of
Pink Lady apples. Find the recipe HERE!
4 – Make a
Mouthwatering Entrée
Juicy
pork tenderloin, cinnamon and sweet apples make for an amazing fall dish that’s
not only easy to make but it’s something the family will love! This one pairs
well with Pink Lady apples, Fuji, or Jonagold. Indulge in this recipe HERE!
5- An Interesting Dessert
Break
away from the typical apple pies and apple turnovers that come about every
year, this year wow your friends and family with a pairing of real maple syrup,
cranberries and Roma apples for a delicious baked apple dessert! Find this yummy recipe HERE!
6 – Make Homemade Apple Cider
Nothing
is better on a chilly fall day than a cup of hot apple cider. Throughout history, apple cider has
been made by the masses during the fall season.
Apple cider is now available year round in supermarkets. However, making your own batch of apple cider
is special and definitely a great fall activity. You can even add rum or brandy to this basic
recipe for a great fall entertaining drink.
Click HERE to make homemade apple cider!
7 –Candy Apple Red
Accessories
Sink
your teeth into the candy apple craze going on in the fashion and beauty scene!
Candy apple red showed up all over the fall 2012 runways in
coats, dresses, and lipstick. It’s a
bold yet flattering color that when paired with sleek and neutral colors and
prints, can be very sexy and sophisticated.