Erika grew up in Washington state, Apple Capital of the U.S. — but it wasn’t until years later that she learned to love them.

• Read Erika’s book Apple: A Global History
• Learn about heirloom apples you’ve never heard of
• Read about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp
• Follow Erika on Twitter @erika_janik

Music for this episode is by the galaxy’s own Breakmaster Cylinder. Illustration by Jessie Lamworth.