Our kitchen and hallway are now filled with the wonderful aroma of ripe apples. I picked them weeks ago. Not by choice, but out of necessity. They weren't quite ripe, but I figured that if I wanted any for our own eating, that I'd better pick some. Danged birds just couldn't leave them alone. Why is it that they have to peck each and every piece of fruit just as soon as it shows the slightest tinge of color? No matter, they're still great eating. They make great applesauce, bake well too. Apple cobbler is cooling on the stovetop as I write this. Soon it will be graced with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
The tree is a Mantet apple purchased locally from Cashman Nursery. Fragrant and flavorful, it ripens early, which was one of the reasons for its purchase. Now ten years old, the tree produces well. It's just a battle beating the birds to the fruit. It would be nice if we could leave the fruit on the tree just a little longer so that it could ripen fully.…
The tree is a Mantet apple purchased locally from Cashman Nursery. Fragrant and flavorful, it ripens early, which was one of the reasons for its purchase. Now ten years old, the tree produces well. It's just a battle beating the birds to the fruit. It would be nice if we could leave the fruit on the tree just a little longer so that it could ripen fully.…