eee |OOD Sweet, Crunchy Apple Makes A Cameo Appearance (NAPSA)—An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it’s also a healthy reminderof favorite flavors and aromas, such as homemade cider, fresh apple pie and autumn adventures to go picking in the orchard. Now there’s a new apple in the grocery store that’s likely to please the pickiest of palates: Cameo apples are a gourmet variety noted for their thin skin. Whether eaten fresh out of hand or used in a favorite recipe, Cameos have an irresistible combination of sweet- tart taste and crisp crunch. Born in the U.S.A., the Cameo apple was discovered as a chance seedling in the 1980s and has been grown commercially for the past six years. Cameos are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, folate and potassium—and they’re rich in cancer-fighting antioxidants. Plus, one medium apple contains just 80 calories. Here’s one simple, delicious and zesty way to enjoy this Wash- ington beauty: Cameo Apple Salsa Preparation time: 5 minutes Refrigeration time: 4% hour Makes: 4 cups 2 cups Cameoapples, diced 4 cup red onion, diced 4 cup (1 large) Anaheim chili pepper, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional) The Cameo apple is a delectable choice for any eating occasion. ’% cup lime juice 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro ’% tsp. salt % tsp. freshly ground black pepper Combineall ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutesor until ready to serve. Tip: For a snack, serve with tor- tilla chips or use as a topping to accent a meal of grilled chicken, fish or pork. Additional information and delicious Cameo apple recipes are available at the Web site www.americancameo.com.
