Apples were probably the first fruit ever cultivated by man and are very popular. Much research has been undertaken to find varieties suited to Irish growing conditions. Like most fruits apples contain more energy than vegetables and still make a delicious, low calorie snack or dessert. They may be baked, stewed, fried or used in pies, flans or crumbles. 
Types
Eating apples, cooking apples, cider apples.
Areas Grown
Eating apples mostly grown Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Carlow and Dublin
Cooking apples mostly grown Armagh, Dublin, Louth and Meath
Cider apples mostly grown Tipperary, Kilkenny, Waterford
Calorie Content
47kcals/100g (raw) Apples.
Nutritional Value - Raw (Unpeeled) / Eating Apples/Cooking Apples 100g
|
Water |
84.5 grams |
87.7grams |
|
Protein |
0.4grams |
0.3 grams |
|
Fat |
0.1 grams |
0.1 grams |
|
Carbohydrates |
11.8 grams |
8.9 grams |
|
Vitamin C |
6 milligrams |
14 milligrams |
|
Vitamin E |
0.59 milligrams |
.27 milligrams |
|
Vitamin A |
18 micrograms |
17 micrograms |
|
Iron |
0.1 milligrams |
0.1 milligrams |
|
Energy Value K cal |
47 or 199 KJ |
35 or 151 KJ |
|
Dietary Fibre |
1.8 grams |
1.6 grams |
How to Store
Store in cool dry place.
How to Cook
Culinary and dessert apples can be cooked or eaten raw. They may be baked, stewed, fried or used in pies, flans or crumbles.