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Mcintosh Apples
Submitted by LadyTong on January 9, 2009 – 4:57 amNo Comment | 5,927 views
Ingredient Name: Apples (Mcintosh)
Traditional Chinese Name: 蘋果 (píng guǒ)
What is this?
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The apple is the fruit of the apple tree
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There are 7,500 known cultivars of apples to date, each with varying characteristics such as sweetness, texture, size and usage
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The mcintosh apple is known for its red and green skin and produces a sharp, tart flavour
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It is a popular snack apple and is best known for its uses in tarts, pies, cider and applesauce
How do I prepare it?
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Wash the apples thoroughly in cool water
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Cut the apples into quarters and remove the stem, core and seeds
Where can I buy this?
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You can purchase mcintosh apples from any supermarket
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In Hong Kong though, it may be more difficult to find mcintosh apples at fruit vendors depending on the season and locale
What is the cost?
- A bag of 10 mcintosh apples (weighing 4 pounds) costs around $3.99 CAD
Any benefits?
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Apples are a good source of fiber
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Although they don’t contain as much vitamin C as other fruits, the amounts are still very good
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They are said to help reduce the risk of colon, prostate and lung cancer
Any precautions?
- Be sure to use non-rotten apples and parts for the soup
- Cut off any bad portions and use the rest
Additional Information?
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Mcintosh apples have a very long shelf life for an apple. If refrigerated, they can keep for 5-6 months
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