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Apple Holidays: Which Apple Day Will You Celebrate?

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Apple Holidays You Can Shout About!

Did you know that there are almost a dozen day-long apple holidays scattered throughout the year? There is also a National Apple Week and to top it off, National Apple Month actually spans September, October and November! If you're an apple lover . . . how cool is that?

It is said that apples are one of the most varied food on the planet . . . with more apple varieties on record than for any other fruit. As a matter of fact, there are literally hundreds of varieties grown in the United States alone.

How should you celebrate an apple holiday? Here are a few ideas you can use . . .

Apple Holidays At-A-Glance

  1. January 1: Apple Gifting Day
  2. May 13: National Apple Pie Day
  3. June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day
  4. July 5: National Apple Turnover Day
  5. September 17: National Apple Dumpling Day
  6. September 30: National Hot Mulled Cider Day
  7. October 5: National Apple Betty Day
  8. October 21: Caramel Apple Day
  9. October 31: National Candy Apple Day
  10. December 1: Eat A Red Apple Day
  11. December 3: National Apple Pie Day
  12. National Apple Month
  13. Apples: A Rich Tradition
  14. Speaking of Apples . . .
  15. Want To Learn About Other Food Holidays?

January 1: Apple Gifting Day

Over-the-top candy apples, The Venetian, Las Vegas

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While the origins of this apple holiday is not known, take an opportunity to make a special apple concoction, wrap it creatively and give it as a gift to friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers.

In Honor of Apple Gifting Day . . . visit these lenses for a spark of inspiration . . .
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May 13: National Apple Pie Day

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In Honor of National Apple Pie Day . . . visit this lens for a luscious recipe . . .
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June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day

applesauce spice cake

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Simple Applesauce Spice Cake

2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1/3 cup oil or (softened butter)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Mix the sugar and apple sauce; add the fat. Mix the dry ingredients. Through a sifter, add them to the apple sauce mixture. Flour the raisins and stir them into the batter. Turn into a greased loaf-cake pan or into two layer-cake pans. Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees F.). If the cake is baked in layers, put Raisin Filling between them, but omit the raisins in the cake batter.

In Honor of National Applesauce Cake Day . . . visit these other lenses for great apple information and recipes . . .
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July 5: National Apple Turnover Day

Kaua'i: Po'ipu and the South.

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In Honor of National Apple Turnover Day . . . visit this link for great apple turnover recipes . . .
Apple Turnovers - Cooks.com Recipes
Dozens of mouth-watering apple turnover recipes to choose from

National Apple Week

is celebrated
the Second Week
of August

September 17: National Apple Dumpling Day

autumn 003 apple dumplings

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In Honor of National Apple Dumpling Day . . . visit these links for great apple dumpling recipes . . .
Apple Dumplings Recipe - About Southern Food
A recipe for apple dumplings, made with sliced apples, pastry, and a sugar cinnamon syrup. Delicious apple dumpling recipe.
Old Fashiniond Apple Dumplings - All Recipes.com
A good recipes for old-fashioned apple dumplings

September 30: National Hot Mulled Cider Day

Mulled Cider prep

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In Honor of National Hot Mulled Cider Day . . . visit this lens for a good old-fashioned mulled cider recipe . . .
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October 5: National Apple Betty Day

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In Honor of National Apple Betty Day . . . visit this link for a list of great apple betty recipes . . .
Apple Betty Recipes - Cooks.com
Tons of tried and tested recipes for apple betty.

October 21: Caramel Apple Day

Caramel apples

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In Honor of Caramel Apple Day . . . visit these lenses for the how-tos of making lip-smacking caramel apples . . .
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October 31: National Candy Apple Day

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In Honor of National Candy Apple Day . . . visit these sites for great candy apple tips and recipes . . .
How to Make Perfect Candy Apples
Candy apples are a classic treat. How to make perfect candy apples offers tips and advice on how to make candy apples you'll love. It's easy to do, and you're sure to enjoy the results.
Candied Apples
Candied apples are a staple food at local county fairs and carnivals. They are sold on sticks and usually dipped in a sugar based coating. They can also be dipped in caramel or chocolate. The apples can then be adorned with other toppings such as crushed peanuts and sprinkles. Savory meets sweet in

December 1: Eat A Red Apple Day

Which is YOUR Favorite Red Apple For Snacking?

Apples

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Fresh apples taste great and provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, so in honor of Eat A Red Apple Day, the celebration is simple . . . Eat A Red Apple!

According to the U.S. Apple Association, here are the top red-dish colored apples graded "Excellent" for snacking." VOTE for your favorite . . .

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December 3: National Apple Pie Day

Apple Pie

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That's right . . . National Apple Pie Day is celebrated twice a year . . . May 13th and December 3rd. So in Honor of National Apple Pie Day, visit another wonderful lens that shares the love of apple pie . . .
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National Apple Month

is celebrated in
September
October
November

Apples: A Rich Tradition

Celebrate An Apple Day With This Guide . . .

Pennsylvania Apples

Pennsylvania Apples

by: Kyle Nagurny

Apple cider, applesauce, apple butter, apple pie, apple fritters, apple pandowdy, these are just a few of the "wonderful good" Pennsylvania Dutch apple foods that have been passed down by generations. Apples have always been an important part of Pennsylvania's agricultural and food heritage and this book traces the history and lore of the fruit in the Keystone State.

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