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Apple Rundown
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It’s officially apple season and we have harvests aplenty, ripe for the picking! With all the different apples available, do you know which ones are right for you? Whether it’s the best choice for baking, freezing or eating out of hand, don’t worry—there’s an apple for that. Get to the core of the matter with our handy fall apple guide!
It’s officially apple season and we have harvests aplenty, ripe for the picking! With all the different apples available, do you know which ones are right for you? Whether it’s the best choice for baking, freezing or eating out of hand, don’t worry—there’s an apple for that. Get to the core of the matter with our handy fall apple guide!
Ambrosia: Sweet with low acidity, doesn’t brown too quickly
Best uses: eating, pairing with cheese
Arkansas Black: Super dark red, tart but mellows with age, stores well
Best uses: eating, pies
Braeburn: Very firm, aromatic, sweet, tart and juicy
Best uses: pies, sauces, baking, freezing
Cameo: Sweet with a pleasant crunch
Best uses: pies, sauces, baking, freezing
Crab Apples: Very tart, not recommended for eating raw
Best uses: pickling, ciders, jelly, chutney
Fuji: Crisp, super sweet, holds its texture when baked
Best uses: pies, baking, salads, freezing
Gala: Sweet and semi-crisp
Best uses: eating, pies, sauces, baking, salads
Golden Delicious: All-purpose, mellow and not too sweet
Best uses: pies, sauces, baking, salads, freezing
Granny Smith: Very tart, all-purpose
Best uses: pies, sauces, baking, salads, freezing
Gravenstein: Super tart, available for a short season
Best uses: sauces, baking, ciders
Honeycrisp: Sweet yet slightly tart
Best uses: pies, baking, salad
Jazz: Tangy and sweet with a nice crunch
Best uses: pies, baking, salads
Jonagold: Sweet, tart and crisp
Best uses: pies, baking, salads
McIntosh: Very delicate with a soft bite, breaks down when cooked
Best uses: eating, baking (if blended with other apples)
Pacific Rose: Thin-skinned, firm, crunchy and sweet
Best uses: pies, baking, salads
Pink Lady: Crisp, tangy, tart and sweet.
Best uses: eating, pies, sauces, baking, salads
Pippin: Very crisp and tart
Best uses: baking
Red Delicious: Crunchy and mildly sweet
Best uses: salads
Rome: Firm with a subtle flavor that develops when cooked
Best uses: pies, baking