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Recommended Uses for Selected Apple Varieties
Of the more than a thousand apple varieties grown in the U.S. and
Canada, here are a few of our favorites:
| Variety |
Flavor, Texture |
Fresh & Salads |
Pie |
Sauce |
Baking (Whole) |
|
Red
Delicious |
Sweet, Crisp |
Excellent |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor |
|
Golden
Delicious |
Sweet, Firm |
Very Good |
Excellent |
Very Good |
Very Good |
|
Jonathan |
Moderately Tart, Firm |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Good |
|
Rome Beauty |
Slightly Tart, Firm |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Excellent |
|
Winesap |
Slightly Tart/Spicy, Firm |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Good |
Good |
|
Gala |
Sweet, Crisp |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
|
Jonagold |
Sweet-Tart, Crisp |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Good |
Very Good |
|
McIntosh |
Tart, Tender |
Good |
Good |
Very Good |
Poor |
|
Fuji |
Sweet, Crisp, Snappy |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
|
Gingergold |
Spicy, Crisp |
Very Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
|
Cortland |
Aromatic, Tender |
Good |
Very Good |
Excellent |
Poor |
|
Honeycrisp |
Sweet, Juicy, Very Crisp |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
|
Redfree |
Mildly Sweet/Tart, Juicy |
Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Poor |
|
Prima |
Very Tart, Crisp |
Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Excellent |
Be sure to check out our Tasting
Guide for more specific notes about each apple variety we grow.
And, of course, now that you know what to use them for, check out
our favorite home Recipes for delectable ideas!
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