Apples

Harvest season

Apples are usually ready to pick between August and September.

How to use apples

There are many ways to enjoy apples:

• Eat them fresh
• Make applesauce
• Dry apple slices and enjoy them as a snack or add them to yoghurt
• Make apple juice or cider
• Use them in baking, such as apple pie or apple scones (see recipe below)

Health benefits

Apples are nutritious and contain vitamins and minerals. They are rich in fibre, which supports digestion and gut health. Apples also contain antioxidants and have a high water content.

History and fun facts

Apples (Cornus mas) have a long history in Sweden. Wild apples, which were small and sour, were already eaten during the Viking Age.

The apple originated in Central Asia, in what is now Kazakhstan. After the Ice Age, people helped spread apple trees across Europe.

Apples reached Sweden in the 12th century through monks and monasteries. At first, they were mainly grown on large estates. During the 18th century, apples became common among the general population. Today, apples are used less than they once were, despite being such a versatile fruit.

Find the apple trees

View our map showing all fruit trees in our housing areas. You can filter the map by different types of fruit.

Apple trees can be found at Dammhagen, Kämnärsrätten and Ulrikedal.

Recipes with apples