Ingredient Spotlight: Apples
Apples are super convenient! They are an original “fast food,” because they can be eaten with no processing. Apples are also versatile. Kids love them fresh, sliced, dipped, dried or processed as a sauce or juice.
Apples are a great snack option for kids because they contain about 85% water. Their natural sugars provide quick energy, while the fiber and bulky pulp make the eater feel full.
Apple Season in Indiana
In Indiana, apples are harvested from July through October, but can be stored all the way through February. This makes them an ideal option for both fall and winter recipes.
Treasure Salad
School Foodservice Recipe
Ingredients
25 Apples, medium, any variety, with peel,diced
1/2 cup Lemon juice
6 quarts Grapes, seedless, washed
2 quarts Yogurt, low fat, vanilla
3 cups Almonds, slivered, lightly toasted
Grapes are a choking hazard for young children. When serving young children, cut grapes in half or substitute another fruit.
Procedure
Wash apples thoroughly. Slice into quarters lengthwise. Core quarters. Cut into medium dice and place in large bowl.
Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to coat evenly.
Wash grapes and remove from the stem. Add to apple mixture.
Fold yogurt into apples and grapes. Mix to evenly coat. Cover with food film and refrigerate.
Garnish with slivered almonds individually (1 tsp per portion), or entire salad.
Nutrition
Portion size: 3/4 cup
Number of portions: 100
Meal component: 1/2 fruit
Calories: 80
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 15 mg
Recipe courtesy of The New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services.
Indiana Apple Growers
Apple Flyer Template
Promote your local sourcing with this easy to edit Word document! You can update/remove the farm name, list other local ingredients, and adjust anything else you like.
What else is in season?
Visit the Harvest Calendar to see what fruits and vegetables are in season throughout the year in Indiana.