Apples (sweet variety, e.g. Ligol, Champion)

Description

Sweet apples, such as Ligol or Champion, have a thin, smooth skin with a yellow-red hue and juicy, sweet-tart flesh with a delicate, crisp texture. They are pleasantly aromatic and versatile in flavor, easily combining with other ingredients in both sweet and savory dishes. Nutritionally, they provide few calories, are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, as well as pectins that aid digestion and regulate cholesterol levels, which translates to benefits for the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. In the kitchen, they work well raw in salads and snacks, baked or stewed as an ingredient in desserts, pancakes, and cakes, as well as a base for mousses, juices, and sauces for meats. It is best to store them in a cool, airy place or in the refrigerator in the fruit drawer, separated from ethylene-sensitive vegetables; avoid moisture and mechanical damage that accelerate spoilage.