Origins/History: Cameo is a cultivar of apple, discovered by chance by the Caudle family in a Dryden, Washington orchard in 1987

Nutritional Value: Cameo apples are sodium and cholesterol free and rich in soluble fiber, which has been shown to promote a healthy cardiovascular system. They also contain a fair amount of potassium and vitamin C as well as some iron, vitamin A and calcium. A recent study of the newest apple varieties conducted at the University of Bonn revealed that Cameo apples contained the highest amount of antioxidants of all thirty-one apples studied.

How to cut/peel: Use a veggie peeler to remove the skin. Cut into quarter and remove the core.