The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Apples: a Comprehensive Identification Guide to Over 400 Varieties Accompanied by 95 Scrumptious Recipes

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The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Apples: a Comprehensive Identification Guide to Over 400 Varieties Accompanied by 95 Scrumptious Recipes

2012 | Home & Garden

This comprehensive introduction contains everything you need to know about the history, botany and cultivation of apples, from planting, pruning and propagation to harvesting, storing and cooking. A stunning identification guide features 800 original photographs and provides detailed information regarding skin colourings, markings, textures and types and leaf and apple shapes. It is packed with over 60 inspirational and scrumptious recipes for a fabulous selection of breakfasts, appetizers, main courses, salads, side dishes, sauces, preserves, drinks and desserts. The first section of this book offers the reader an insight into the significance of the apple in history and mythology. It then gives a botanical overview and description of the plant from its early geographical origins, and explains in step-by-step detail how to plant, nurture and cultivate your own apple harvest. The directory section features a stunning and unique photographic collection of 400 internationally grown apple varieties. Apples are listed alphabetically and each entry provides detailed identification descriptions.

All entries are accompanied by colour images of the apple either in situ on the tree, showing the outside or sliced open. The third and final section includes a collection of more than 60 international apple recipes.



Published by Anness Publishing

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ISBN 9780754820666
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