3. Modern apple that is a cross between the Lady William Apple and a Golden Delicious Apple Has a sweet to tart taste with a firm and juicy flesh Has a creamy white flesh that is crisp and highly resistant to browning when sliced

4. Apples are a member of the rose family. Archeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C. Apple trees don't bear their first fruit until they are four or five years old. Apple varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit. The average U.S. consumer eats an estimated 45 pounds of apples a year.

5. Contain pectin, which helps the digestive process Have many vitamins and minerals that have been shown to strengthen the blood Contain many complex carbohydrates, which provide a sustained energy boost Have the ability to help prevent different types of cancer