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

Apple trees, like many perennial plants, endure a prolonged juvenile stage before reaching maturity, during which they ...

This sweet filled pastry has become very popular, and you can find them both sweet and savory—they're all the rage! This time ...

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American Much prefer sweet apples to tart, said Musacchi. But Gleason says American tastes are starting to change. "It's still primarily sweet, but people are looking for more complexity," he said.

Heat the oven to 300ºF. Place 1 (1-pound) loaf cubed challah or brioche in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until ...