{"id":13837,"date":"2022-03-30T08:53:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T08:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/?p=13837"},"modified":"2022-03-29T12:22:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T12:22:54","slug":"der-apfel-the-german-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/der-apfel-the-german-apple\/","title":{"rendered":"Der Apfel: The German Apple"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guten Tag! Today we\u2019re going to look Germany\u2019s best-loved fruit, how it\u2019s celebrated, and some German\/Austrian food and drinks that use it. Let\u2019s take a closer look at der Apfel<\/strong> \u2013 the apple!<\/p>\n

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Photo by James Yarema<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201eEin Apfel am Tag h\u00e4lt den Doktor fern\u201c
\n\u201cAn apple a day keeps the doctor away\u201d<\/h3>\n

We all know that apples are good for us, what with them being a rich source of fibre (der Ballaststoff<\/strong>), vitamins (die Vitamine<\/strong>) and minerals (die Mineralien<\/strong>)- and of course, they are exceptionally delicious (lecker<\/strong>), too! And it seems the Germans love their apples; according to a 2017 survey,<\/a> 79% of Germans regularly eat apples, with each German eating up to 49kg of them each year!<\/a><\/p>\n

German Apple Day<\/h2>\n

Apples are so important in Germany, they even have a day dedicated to them. January 11th is der Tag des deutschen Apfels<\/strong> \u2013 \u2018German Apple Day\u2019. Started in 2010 by the Bundesvereinigung der Erzeugerorganisationen Obst und Gem\u00fcse<\/strong> (Federal Association of Fruit and Vegetables Producers), this day is used to encourage people to support local apple producers- and to eat more apples, of course!. Thousands of apples are given to people on this day for free.<\/p>\n

Food and drink using the humble Apfel!<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Dilyara Garifullina<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Considering Germany is a country that loves its apples, it\u2019s no surprise there are many recipes and drinks that put the Apfel centre-stage. Let\u2019s take a look at some of them.<\/p>\n

Der Apfelstrudel \u2013 apple strudel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Native to Austria, the Apfelstrudel<\/strong> is also popular in Germany, and is perhaps one of the most well-known, sweet apple dishes to come from the German-speaking world! Want to make one? Click here for an authentic Viennese recipe!<\/a><\/p>\n

Der Apfelstreuselkuchen \u2013 apple streusel cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another classic cake! Similar to an apple crumb cake in English, the Apfelstreuselkuchen<\/strong> is widely known in Germany and is especially popular in cafes \u2013 it makes a great addition to a Kaffee<\/strong> (coffee)! Here is an easy recipe,<\/a> if you\u2019d like to make your own.<\/p>\n

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die Apfelschorle \u2013 apple spritzer<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Apfelschorle<\/strong> is a soft drink made from sparkling water and apple juice, popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The Apfelschorle reminds me so much of Germany; it’s not a very common drink here in the UK, so as a child, I always looked forward to drinking it when my family and I visited in the summer! Here is some more information about the Apfelschorle.<\/a><\/p>\n

das Apfelkompott \u2013 German apple sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apfelkompott (also: das Apfelmus<\/strong>) is a very versatile and much-loved foodstuff in Germany. It can be used in baking, or eaten on its own, but it is also used in savoury dishes: Kartoffelpuffer<\/em>, for example, is a dish of fried potato cakes with Apfelkompott on the side. Click through to this post<\/a> to read more about Apfelkompott, including how to make your own!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Rachel Loughman<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Vocabulary<\/h3>\n

der Apfel \u2013 apple
\ndie \u00c4pfel – apples
\nder Apfelbaum \u2013 apple tree
\ndie Apfelsorten \u2013 apple varieties
\ndie Apfelsamen \u2013 apple seeds
\nsch\u00e4len \u2013 to peel
\nder roter Apfel \u2013 red apple
\nder gr\u00fcner Apfel \u2013 green apple
\nder Kochapfel \u2013 cooking apple<\/p>\n

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I hope this post has been helpful and\/or interesting!<\/p>\n

Finally, I’d like to say that this is my last blog post on Transparent Language German blog! I’ve been writing for this blog since 2014 (8 years!) and it’s been an absolute joy to write about my second language and culture during that time, and interact with you all. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my posts<\/strong><\/a> as much as I’ve enjoyed writing them, and that you can continue to find use in them. So, all that’s left to say on my part is a<\/em>uf Wiedersehen<\/em> <\/strong>(Goodbye) and that I wish you alles Gute<\/strong><\/em> (all the best) with your German language learning journey!
\nGib niemals auf.<\/strong> <\/em>\ud83d\ude42
\nConstanze x
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Guten Tag! Today we\u2019re going to look Germany\u2019s best-loved fruit, how it\u2019s celebrated, and some German\/Austrian food and drinks that use it. Let\u2019s take a closer look at der Apfel \u2013 the apple! \u201eEin Apfel am Tag h\u00e4lt den Doktor fern\u201c \u201cAn apple a day keeps the doctor away\u201d We all know that apples are…<\/p>\n

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