Quiz: Five questions about apples
Red, green or yellow, apples can be eaten or cooked; some varieties are better suited to one or the other. Apples have an attribute that helps avocados ripen, softens brown sugar, and much more! Think you know all about the “forbidden” fruit? Take the test!
1. What apple is best for making pies and other pastry? |
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The good answer is: B. Cortlands keep their shape and brown nicely which makes them the perfect apple for cordon-bleu. |
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2. Which apple is used 110% in compote? |
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The good answer is: C. The McIntosh sags when cooked and is ideal for this type of preparation. Keep the peel to make pink apple compote. |
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3. What is the first apple variety to be ready for self-picking in Quebec? |
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The good answer is: B. The Vista Bella ripens at the beginning of August, but be careful, it keeps poorly. |
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4. Which of these statements is true? |
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The good answer is: A. Apples give off a gas "ethylene" which accelerates the ripening of green vegetables. Also, if not in the refrigerator, an apple will ripen 10 times faster! |
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5. Apples go better with: |
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The good answer is: A, B and C. The "apples and pork" union in all its forms has been celebrated for many centuries. Discover this union with Ham and Rougemont apple French toast. |
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