n that first cool, crisp, delicious autumn morning when summer seems to give way to fall seemingly overnight, I can find few things that encompass the season like an apple. The beloved autumn gems gleam in hues of gold, pale and vibrant greens, blushing pinks, and majestic reds, filled with juices with the perfect balance of both sweetness and acidity. Their firm flesh makes them ideal for baking and perfect for snacking on alone as the superlative crunch of an apple breaks the calming silence of the season, ushering in whispers of warming spices, ethereal piecrust, and the aroma of caramel blipping away on the
