USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

In the U.S. that meant red, yellow or green ... “but there is no substitute for biting and eating the apple, so that is a large part of the process. Yes, we get upset stomachs, but one good ...

This apple hails from Minnesota and was first introduced in 1888. It’s great for fresh eating and in sauces and pies, and its pale yellow color with bright pink blushes make it visually stunning.

Can you eat crab apples—or are they purely ornamental ... They're usually red with some yellow and green mixed in. If you've ...

Eating apples regularly is linked to a reduced ... so it’s difficult to tell an apple’s flavonoid content just by colour. Pink or yellow apples can also be high in flavonoids.

With gently wilted spinach and a creamy curry-spiked coconut-milk sauce, this one-pan dinner is a colorful delight.

A sprinkle of yellow curry powder imbues the dish with fragrance, golden color and powerful antioxidants. Creamy, rich coconut milk forms the base of the sauce, which gently cooks sliced apples ...