Give Kids a Fruit This Winter That is Unlike Any Other

SELAH, Wash., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Where kids are concerned, the selection of good fruit choices in winter can be difficult. This winter give them something they might really enjoy in their lunchbox or for an after school snack. Offer a Washington state apple that may look like others, but the taste is purely unique. Grapple® brand apples combine two favorite fruits- apples and grapes into one crunchy bite kids really enjoy. 

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"I like Grapples because they are not an ordinary apple. I mean I really like apples but it's nice to bite into something different for a change but it's still an apple- which I really like," said Colin Anderson.

Grapple® brand apples are incredibly crunchy and sweet and give off the aroma of concord grapes, which kids really like.  Kids love the combination of mixing up two favorite flavors; after all there aren't many other healthy, natural products like a Grapple in the marketplace. Parents like them too, as they give kids a healthy snack while still tasting good.

The health benefits of Grapple brand apples are the same as for other apples. The process of making them does not add any extra sugar, calories, carbohydrates or anything else; in fact the apple maintains its natural supply of vitamins, minerals, nutrients & fiber. They are a good source of fiber, have a low glycemic index and contain about 95 calories, depending on the size. They are not genetically altered in any way. All ingredients are USDA and FDA approved and the process has been licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Serve up Grapple Snacks:

Crunch Grapple Slices 
Core, cut and slice 2 Grapples, crush 1/2 c of your favorite cereal like Chex or Rice Krispies, mix 1 teaspoons packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons peanut butter together. Spread the brown sugar and peanut butter onto Grapple slices and roll in cereal. 

Grapple Kabobs
Core, quarter and cube a Grapple. Slice some cheese into similarly sized cubes. Skewer the apples and cheese alternately on toothpicks, adding a raisin or other dried fruit. If packing for school lunch, dip the apples into a little lemonade first to keep them from turning brown.

Dried Grapples
You can easily dry your own apples without any preservatives. Cut a Grapple into 1/4 inch thick slices. Dip them into a bowl of lemon water or lemonade. Spread out on a metal rack and set into a warm oven (180 degrees) for two or three hours. Turn off the oven and let them cool.

Baked Grapples
Place a cored apple in a buttered ramekin. Add 1 teaspoon of butter, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and a 1/4-teaspoon of cinnamon into the center hole. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.

Grapple brand apples begin either as a Washington State Gala or Fuji apple. Through a complex, patented process, these apples are gently bathed with an ingredient mix that is primarily grape flavor and pure water. Through this method, the apples take on a unique taste that kids love and is so good for them.

Grapple brand apples are widely available in grocery stores nationwide from October through May. They are sold in a 4-pack clamshell with an average MSRP of $3.49-5.99 or in a 4-pack poly sleeve with an average MSRP of $2.99-$3.99. To find a store that carries them or to order online visit http://www.grapplefruits.com.

About Grapples®
Grapple brand apples are the quintessential perfect healthy snack for kids of all ages. Through a patented process, premium Washington State apples are infused with grape flavor to create a product that "Crunches like an Apple, Tastes like a Grape™". For more information call 800-232-2636 or www.grapplefruits.com and Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/Grapplebrandapples.

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