I'm determined to make the most of my fresh produce. These days, I won't be put off by an overripe apple: I'll use it to make apple juice. However, I don't have a juicer, so I've had to learn how ...

USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

“People have always enjoyed the flavor of fresh cider, and fresh apple cider ... But back in the late 1990s, apple juice was the source of a few outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7, a foodborne ...

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"We really feel like the Lord's hand has been on it." From Summer refreshers and wellness drinks to fresh apple juice by the half gallon, the cold-pressed lineup features something for the whole ...

"Brining introduces flavor that penetrates to the bone," says chef Ken Oringer. "And, because brining adds moisture, the turkey can handle high heat." Ken Oringer's wet brine includes apple juice ...

Made from fresh ... citrus juice and then dip it in cinnamon sugar. Shake off the excess and set aside. In a shaker glass, ...

HOW TO MAKE IT: In a highball glass (or, fine, a copper mug), stir 1½ oz vodka, 1/3 oz lime juice, 3 oz ginger beer, and 3 oz ...

The apple has a long history as a beloved fruit in America. Stories of Johnny Appleseed, the enjoyment of apple picking, the deliciousness of apple pie, and the growing market for craft ciders are ...