How To Compare Apples to Apples
by Tracy ShawDiscover how to choose the perfect apple for your cravings or recipes using the Flavogram apple education tool. Learn about apple flavor profiles and find your new favorite variety today! This partnership with CMI Orchards has donated 9,000 meals to those in need. While the post is sponsored by CMI Orchards, our love for all things apples is our own!
When you think about picking out an apple in the grocery store are you thinking about what that apple is going to taste like when you get home? Probably not, you may think of the 5-6 apple varieties that we grew up with or the color of the apple and you select some. But the truth is all apples don’t taste the same. Each type of apple has its own unique flavor profile, and some are better suited for particular recipes than others. But how do you know which apple to choose?
That’s where the new Flavogram apple education tool comes in! This free tool will educate you on everything you need to know about your favorite apples and maybe help you find a few more. So let’s talk about how to use it.
How to Use the Flavogram Apple Tool
Using the new Flavogram apple tool is simple. Just visit the website or pull it up on your phone and compare apples to apples. There you will find the profile of each apple with all of the information you would want to know about each variety.
You can do this at home before heading to the store, or right in the store! Look for the Flavogram reminder on CMI Orchards bags of apples.
What Will Flavogram Show You?
The apple profile information you will find is about the flavor experience you can expect. Is the apple you are considering sweet, tart, or somewhere in between? You will also be able to find out about the texture, firmness, and taste of the apples.
With this tool, the flavor of the apples is described in a similar manner as you would find a bottle of wine being described. You can use these tasting notes to find the perfect apple for snacking or for your favorite apple recipes. Or both! I know my desire for a certain type of wine can depend on the day, so can the want for a certain type of apple. Are you feeling light and crisp today or intense with a little zing?
Find a New Favorite Apple
When using the Flavogram tool you may discover a new apple variety that you haven’t tried or even heard of before. Based on its flavor profile and texture it may even be your new favorite apple and you’ll know to be on the lookout for it on your next grocery trip.
Eating an Apple is an Experience
Apples are good for you, we all know that, and we want to include them in our diet pretty regularly. One way to do that is to make sure that the apples you are buying have the flavor, texture, and finish that you are craving. Essentially you want to pick the right apple for the job!
Compare Apples to Apples
Not sure which apple would be the best apple for your snacktime cravings or recipe? The Flavogram tool can help you to decide which apple is right for you. Are you looking for a firm, sweet apple that is slow to brown once it is cut? Then you should check out an ENVY apple.
Looking for a crunchy apple with a crisp, sweet flavor and a light tang? Then the HONEYCRISP apple would be a great choice. The Flavogram tool is easy to use and it will help you to find the perfect apple for your tastes.
Now that you know all about Flavogram and how to use it, let’s talk about some tasty recipes that you can make with the perfect apples for each one.
Apple Recipes You Gotta Try
Apple Arugula Salad
Looking for a healthy and hearty fall salad to have with dinner? Then you need to try this apple arugula salad with beets and blue cheese. You will need a couple of AMBROSIA GOLD apples for this recipe. The crispy texture and sweet honey flavor pair perfectly with peppery arugula and blue cheese crumbles.
Apple Cinnamon French Toast
This apple cinnamon french toast is the perfect warm and hearty breakfast to start your day with. This French toast is easy to make and it’s good for you too. Made with whole wheat bread to keep the family going strong until lunchtime, and the cinnamon apple aroma will have everyone running to the table.
You can have this hot and tasty breakfast on the table in less than 30 minutes, and you only need a few ingredients. JAZZ apples with their intense crunch and tangy, bright flavors are the perfect apple for this recipe.
Chicken Apple Grilled Cheese
If you haven’t had a chicken apple and grilled cheese sandwich before, you have no idea what you have been missing. Head to the kitchen and make one right now! For this recipe, we used ENVY apples for their crisp, firm texture and sweet flavor. Combine that flavor with some sharp cheddar cheese, and juicy chicken and you’ll have a sandwich combination that can’t be beat.
Use the Flavogram tool and pick the right apple for your recipe or craving every single time. Whether you are just looking for a snack, or making a new recipe you will be able to find the perfect apple with ease, even if you are in the produce aisle at the grocery store.
