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Easy to Find and Enjoy, Virginia is for Apples

Virginia is known for its wonderful apples and guess what—they’re in season!  Not only does an apple make an excellent afternoon snack or commute snack, but they’re probably one of the most versatile fruits around.  Don’t believe me? Well, I’ve made a list of twenty ways to love an apple. Find your favorites on this list, hit the market, pick up some apples, and enjoy!

20 Ways to Love an Apple:

Apple Pie

-Apple chips (dehydrated apples)

Pork and apples

Applesauce

-Apple cider

-With brie on a baguette

-Apple turnovers (Becky’s Pastries sells great ones if you don’t want to make them from scratch!)

-Apples and peanut butter

Apple fries

-Caramel apples

Apple fritters

Apple donuts

Apple cobbler

Apple chicken

Red cabbage, bacon, and apples

-Apple wine

Apple-scented potpourri

Apple cake

-Bobbing for apples

-Apples in your salad (for example: Waldorf salad)

 Our Tuesday market is over for the season, but Thursday and Saturday are still going strong through the beginning of November. Then, you can expect your year-round market on Saturdays in the winter.

Come out and spend your fall Saturday mornings with us! 

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