In Medieval England, an autumnal celebration centered around the fermented fruit of the apple tree and the almost Bacchanalian merriment that would ensue. (The supposed purpose was to ensure a bountiful harvest, or so the story goes.)

Although their flavor is almost that of the most delicious, juicy candy, apples are superfoods wrapped in a delicate skin. High in antioxidants, their free radical -fighting power boosts natural anti-aging abilities while helping to fight cancer.

And although apples deliver a jolt of sweetness, their high pectin content keeps a sugar rush at bay, preventing the hyper high and depressing crash experienced from eating less healthy sweets. Instead, their even energy distribution is a divine source of sustenance for a few hours of horizontal apple picking.