Apples are one of my staple foods these days.  They not only have amazing health benefits, but apples are filling, and with a little peanut or almond butter for dipping, keep my afternoon "munchies" away.  Apples make a great snack and are a handy carry along. 

I've discovered a new brand - now available here called Honeycrisp, it's now my favorite variety.  The name sure says it all. I'm sure you remember me posting about Honeycrisp apples about this time last year.  I am so excited it's that time again.  Honeycrisp apples are honey sweet (with a touch of tart) and amazingly crisp, some say "explosively" crisp. This remarkable new variety has continued to grow in popularity since 1991.

Honeycrisp apples are only available from September through February and although I love most any variety of firm apples, I discovered a few years ago that these are a “must find” for the fall and winter seasons.

Today for lunch it was the perfect addition to my protein meal, of fish, what else?  I simply cut up about 1/3 an apple into bite size pieces, placed them in the microwave for about two minutes with a teaspoon of water.  After cooking I sprinkled on a little cinnamon.  Perfect warm side dish. 

For more info on Honeycrisp apples you can search the blog for my last year's post by typing "honeycrisp apples" in the search bar. 

Just so you know...The fat in the almond or peanut butter slows down the absorption of carbs and paired with apples are a great way to stablized those afternoon blood sugar lows. 

Honeycrisp apples are available now at Fresh Market.