As the aged-old saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well there is plenty of good reason why the apple is help to such high standards. With over 7,000 varieties of apples, the possibilities are endless. And they’re a perfect Fall time fruit. Read on to find out some benefits and apple recipes.

Apples are believed to have the following potential:
• Antioxidant power
• Cardiovascular benefits
• Blood sugar regulation
• Anti-cancer benefits
• Anti-asthma benefits

Apple Spice Muffins
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups unbleached flour
1 ½ cups apple pulp
½ cup fresh apple juice
½ cup whole-wheat flour
2/3 cup honey
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ cup skim milk
2 egg whites
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mixture One: Combine ½ cup of unbleached flour, skim milk, apple pulp, and apple juice. Mixture Two: Combine 1 cup of unbleached flour, whole-wheat flour, honey, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and egg whites. Combine mixture one and mixture two until moistened. Bake at 400°F for approximately 25 minutes.

Apple Tarragon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
2 red apples
1 bunch tarragon
2 garlic gloves (peeled)
½ cup cider vinegar
2 cups olive oil
sea salt & freshly ground back pepper to taste
Directions:
Juice apple, tarragon and garlic. In a bowl, combine juice with remaining ingredients. Mix well. Serve over a bed of greens.

Carrot Apple Soup
Ingredients:
2/3 cups carrot juice
1 tsp. carrot pulp
½ cup apple juice
1 tsp. apple pulp
¼ cup walnuts (finely chopped)
Directions:
Mix well and serve chilled.