Now is a great time of year to provide more fruits and vegetables for your children. We are fortunate to have many farm markets in Ohio. Or, you may have fruits and vegetables in your own back yard. Fruits and vegetables in season are inexpensive to provide for your family.
Fall is the perfect time to try the many varieties of Ohio apples. Select firm apples, free of bruises, decay, broken or shriveled skin. Apples contain small amounts of vitamins A and C, thiamin, iron and calcium. A medium apple contains approximately 75 calories.
Homemade Applesauce
Make your own homemade applesauce by peeling, coring and slicing the apples. Place them in a pan, cover with water. Simmer until the apples are tender. As they soften, add cinnamon candies to desired taste. Use one apple for every two people.
Author: Linnette Mizer Goard, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension.
Jackie Nusbaumer says
Great information. We need to work hard at the grassroots level to battle the corporate “food giants. Jackie
Kara says
This is a great reminder, Linnette. You can also go to http://www.localharvest.org to look up farmers’ markets and CSAs around you, or go to http://www.pickyourown.org/OH.htm to find a “pick-your-own” farm here in Ohio!
Last year I picked apples and make applesauce and apple jam that lasted all year- it’s like having a little bit of fall in a jar all year :). Also applesauce is a great substitute for oil in many baking recipes!