To choose sweet apples, check for weight, firmness, and appearance.
Here's a breakdown to help you select the sweetest apples:
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Weight: Choose apples that feel heavy for their size. A heavier apple generally indicates higher juice content, often correlating with sweetness.
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Firmness: Gently squeeze the apple. It should be firm to the touch with no soft spots. Soft spots can indicate bruising or internal breakdown, which can negatively impact the apple's sweetness and overall quality.
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Appearance: While a perfectly unblemished apple isn't always necessary, avoid apples with significant bruising. Minor imperfections are okay, but large bruises suggest the apple might be past its prime.
