Summer Time Is Apple Time

When the mercury rises, nothing is more refreshing than a cold, crisp, crunchy apple, or a tall, ice-cold glass of apple juice or cider. Thanks to advances in apple storage technology, you will find plenty of delicious U.S. apples at your market for your summer enjoyment.

The following summer apple recipes will help you get ready for swimsuit season in delicious style. Apples and apple products also make great take-along treats, so be sure to include apples, apple juice boxes and single-serve packs of applesauce in your cooler.

Apple-tizer:
For an easy apple appetizer, serve slices of different apple varieties with low-fat vanilla yogurt for dipping.

For the Grill:
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Shrimp with Oriental Ginger Apple Barbecue Sauce
Apple Wrapples
Grilled Apples

Summer Salads and Side Dishes:
Apple Tortellini Salad
Apple, Green Bean and Bell Pepper Salad
Crispy Apple Coleslaw
Applesauce Baked Beans

Delightful Desserts:
Applesauce Frozen Yogurt Pie
Apple Juice Jigglers

Juicy Beverages:
Iced Apple Tea
Apple Blossom Ice Cream Soda
Apple Spritzer
Apple Sangria Slush (for adults only!)