Apple pie, apple cookies, apple stuffing -- they're a perfect companion to sweet and savory dishes (as well as being delicious all on their own). So is there a difference between the types of apples? Yes! Apples belong to the pome fruit family, along with pears. While you can find them in stores year-round, they ripen and are harvested toward the end of summer through late fall. So, when you begin to see apple recipes everywhere, it's a good indication that summer is ending and fall is about…
