"ApplePicking" news and stories

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It's Apple pickin' season. So what to do with the orchard's abundance of apples? Simplify the iconic apple pie by making an apple crisp -- it's the flavor of fall without the fuss.

We rounded up a few of the best apple crisp recipes spied elsewhere on the Web..

Good Morning America offers a recipe for slow-cooked apple crisp in a crock pot.

"America's Test Kitchen" Host Chris Kimball upgrades this fall fruit favorite.

This apple crisp via The New York Times is topped with tortoni and macaroons.

The Washington Post dishes up lunchbox-friendly apple-crisps -- the "s" makes all the difference in interpretation.

Crisp Autumn apples. Photo: A Million to One, Flickr.

Often overlooked and underrated in other seasons, apples as vibrant and crisp as these reign supreme every September. In these two complementing shots, one can't help but crave the inimitable crunch of an autumn apple. Fine-grained or sweet, sprightly or tangy, with hundreds of varieties -- from the juicy Acey Mac to the nutty Zabergau Reinette -- apples have flavors as variegated as their purposes.

And though we'll never pass up a traditional piece of gooey apple pie or a tart cup of apple cider, we poked around the Internet for more unique inspiration. With options as appealing as 101 Cookbook's Apple Zucchini Crostini, Martha Stewart's Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust, Michael Chiarello's Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, or -- for the truly ambitious -- Bon Appetit's Herb-Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy, we're hungering for apple-picking season.

For the season's ultimate farm-to-table experience, locate an orchard near you at allaboutapples.com.

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Going apple picking with friends is one of the many reasons I look forward to the fall. Choosing the right apple is easy and involves knowing some basic facts.