Amazing Apples
Crisp, sweet and endlessly snackable—British apples are the ultimate easy win. Great taste, no fuss—just slice, snack and go.
Crisp, sweet and endlessly snackable—British apples are the ultimate easy win. Great taste, no fuss—just slice, snack and go.
Grab an Apple!
Naturally sweet, refreshingly crisp, and endlessly versatile—British apples are the ultimate healthy snack. They’re packed with fibre, vitamin C, and flavour, and available in loads of delicious varieties to keep things interesting.
On this page, we’ll show you how to pick, prep, and store apples—plus fun, quick snack ideas the kids will actually eat.
Shopper Guide
Look for firm fruit with smooth, unbroken skin. British apples are freshest in autumn, but many varieties are available most of the year.
Storage
Keep them in the fridge in the fruit drawer to help them last 2–4 weeks. You can also store them in a cool cupboard or fruit bowl for 5–7 days.
Nutrition
Apples are a fantastic snack for all ages, offering a wealth of nutritional benefits. They are an excellent source of dietary fibre, particularly pectin, which aids digestion and promotes a healthy gut. Rich in Vitamin C, apples help boost your child’s immune system, keeping them resilient against common colds. Furthermore, the antioxidants found in the skin help protect growing bodies. The natural sugars in apples provide a healthy energy boost without the crash of processed sweets, making them a perfect, hydrating snack for active kids.
Preparation
Apples are a wonderfully versatile and healthy snack for your child. Beyond eating them whole, try slicing them into rings or slices for easy dipping in peanut butter or yoghurt. Serve with a little cheese and crackers, You can grate apples into porridge for a touch of natural sweetness or bake it into muffins. In cooler months, warm, baked apples stuffed with oats and raisins make a comforting or thinly sliced apple chips baked low & slow.
Seasonality
British apples are the best tasting in the world. It’s all down to the mild climate. Regular rainfall helps to produce a juicy apple, cooler temperatures bring a crunchy texture and a dash of British sunshine develops that distinctive, delicious flavour.
Find out more about British apples.
They are in-season late summer through to late autumn
Kids in the Kitchen
Let little ones rinse apples, dry them, or help arrange apples on a plate (they could even make fun “faces” with raisins and/or seeds).
Know Your Apples
Check out all these delicious British varieties.
Braeburn
Flavour & Texture: Crisp, juicy, balance of zing and sweetness
Season: November-May
Try it… Sliced in lunchboxes
Royal Gala
Flavour & Texture: Crisp, very sweet (Britain’s favourite apple!)
Season: September-May
Try it… On its own or with cheese
Pink Lady
Flavour & Texture: Juicy, crunchy, sweet (relatively new to the UK)
Season: November-May
Try it… As part of a snack platter or dipped in nut butter
Discovery
Flavour & Texture: A beautiful, red skinned apple, hailing from Essex. Its distinctive flavour combines with a crisp bite and good levels of juice.
Season: August to early September
Try it… As part of a snack platter
Cox
Flavour & Texture: Aromatic, crunchy and slightly sweet
Season: September-April
Try it… Whole (the smell is great when you bite into it), sliced raw or in baking
Jazz
Flavour & Texture: Firm, tangy-sweet, juicy, colourful
Season: November-April
Try it… Grated into yoghurt or dipped in nut butter
Bramley
Flavour & Texture: Cooking apple, very tart, soft when cooked
Season: Year-round
Try it… Cooked into applesauce or baked snacks
Russet
Flavour & Texture: Nutty, sweet, dry and softer texture
Season: September-February
Try it… With cheese or grated into slaws
Find even more varieties and new favourites over at British Apples & Pears.
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