When did people start eating apples?

People have been eating Apples for thousands of years, with evidence of Apple cultivation dating back to around 6500 BCE in Central Asia. The domestication of Apples likely began in the region of present-day Kazakhstan, where the wild ancestor Malus sieversii still grows. Apples spread across Europe and Asia through trade and exploration, becoming a staple in many cultures by the time of the Roman Empire. Today, Apples are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally.