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.