Introduction. Why an apple book? ; A brief history of the apple ; The wild world of apple genetics
Apple varieties : a primer. How to match the apple to the recipe ; Apple varieties : the cheat sheet ; 59 great apple varieties : an in-depth guide ; How to tell if an apple is fresh ; Do apples express terroir?
Cooking tips and pantry notes. Tips and techniques ; Ingredient notes ; Tools of the trade
Soups and starters. The fruit of the future : inside the Cornell Apple Breeding Program
Vegetable entrees, sides, and salads. The gift of graft : a visit to Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, Massachusetts
Poultry, meat, and fish entrees. Fruit from the desert : New Mexico's hidden apple country
Pancakes, donuts, biscuits, and breads. On heirlooms and cider : a visit to Poverty Lane Orchards in Lebanon, New Hampshire
Pies, crisps, cobblers, buckles, and betties. The business of apples : a tour of Washington's Wenatchee Valley, "Apple capital of the world" ; The best apples for pie
Dumplings, bakes, cakes, and puddings. Rediscovering forgotten fruits : the preservation orchards of Palermo, Main
Beyond baking : apple festivals, products, and pairings. A select list of American apple festivals ; Where to buy fresh apples by mail ; Favorite apple products. from cider donuts to vinegar ; Cider : twenty favorite labels, with tasting notes ; Pairing cider and cheese.
From the Book - Revised and updated.
Apple varieties: a complete primer
Cooking tips and pantry notes
Vegetable entrees, sides, and salads
Poultry, meat, and fish entrees
Pancakes, donuts, biscuits, and breads
Pies, crisps, cobblers, buckles, and betties
Dumplings, bakes, cakes and puddings
Beyond baking: apple festivals, products, and pairings.