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Apples are by far the most important fruit in the northern hemisphere and are increasingly grown in the southern hemisphere. There are an amazingly huge number of apple varieties. The apple has a long history as a cultivated fruit, probably even longer than that of the pear. This is supported by findings in Italy and Switzerland, where remains of cultivated apples have been discovered near prehistoric pole framed houses indicating that apples were already grown 4500 years ago. Facts about the wild parents of modern apple varieties are shrouded in mystery. The European wild apple probably didn't play a major role in the development of the modern apple. It's more likely that the Astrakan apple from Siberia and Northern China is the founder of the apple lineage.
Dutch apples come in all colours and flavours, from sweet to tart and just about every flavour in between. Apples are not just tasty but healthy too. They contain plenty of vitamin C, calcium and iron as well as fibres that aid digestion.