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McIntosh Apples for Delivery or Pickup
The Instacart guide to McIntosh apples
About McIntosh apples
McIntosh apples make for the perfect autumn treat. McIntosh apples have been around since 1811 when a farmer of the same name discovered the first tree seedling while clearing his land. This happenstance has left us with a delicious apple the flourishes in eastern Ontario, the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, and the northeastern United States.
You can identify a McIntosh apple from its bright reds and greens sometimes touched with white spots, called lenticels. It's considered a medium-sized apple. It has a short stem and thick skin that you can peel.
The McIntosh apple's taste is crisp and mildly tart with hints of spice, especially when recently picked. The flesh of the McIntosh apple is white. These apples are the freshest in September and October, their primary harvesting months. McIntosh apples have a strong flavor when they are first picked. In cold storage, the flavor mellows, but is still present.
How to pick out McIntosh apples
When selecting a McIntosh apple, inspect its skin for any blemishes, soft spots, or signs of improper handling. The McIntosh goes soft more quickly than many other apple varieties, so you may want to limit your purchasing of them to their harvest season and early winter.
Don't buy soft McIntosh apples. If they're soft, they've either sat at room temperature for too long or they're too old. Hold the apple in your palm and give it a gentle squeeze to test its firmness.Â
How to prepare McIntosh apples
McIntosh apples are considered all-purpose apples, meaning that they are good for eating by themselves or cooking. They are popular options for people making their own apple juice and applesauce. If you want to make apple cider, double down on your search for McIntosh apples. Their slight spiciness pairs exceptionally well with cider spices.
If you're going to bake your McIntosh apples, you should be aware that they break down quickly. You may want to implement a thickener in your recipe to maintain volume. McIntosh apples also go great on top of pizzas, leafy salads, and Waldorf salads. Experiment with any recipes that call for apples that aren't too tart.
Flavors and ingredients that pair well with the McIntosh apple include cinnamon, blackberries, celery, pecans, maple, sharp cheddar, and pork.
When all else fails, throw the McIntosh apple into your lunchbox for a crisp and tasty treat that lends itself well to bringing in the late autumn and early winter season. The level of versatility this fruit offers makes it a crowd favorite, especially for those who live in the areas in which they are grown. If you don't live in those areas, be sure you shop at a grocer you can trust to get fresh fruits and vegetables.
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FAQs about McIntosh apples
McIntosh apples are a fairly healthy snack by themselves. They are a great source of dietary fiber. Here are the basic nutritional facts for one medium McIntosh apple, roughly 154 grams:
- Calories: 80
- Total fat: 0 grams
- Sodium: 0 milligrams
- Potassium: 170 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams, or 20% of your daily recommended value
- Vitamin A: 4% of your daily value
- Vitamin C: 9% of your daily value
- Iron: 5% of your daily value
We suggest eating your McIntosh apples within a few weeks after they are harvested. After that, the McIntosh begins to lose its tart flavor. Don't keep your McIntosh apples on the counter at room temperature, as their flesh will develop a displeasing mealy texture and they'll go soft. Instead, keep your apples in the refrigerator in the crisper drawer.
If you don't get around to using them before they move past their prime, you can still use them to make applesauce or apple pies. Do not store your apples with other fruits and vegetables. Apples produce a lot of ethylene, which can hasten the decaying process of other fruits and vegetables in their vicinity. This goes for apples stored together as well — if you notice one is on its way out, separate it from the rest of the apples to avoid spoiling all of them.
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