Apple Varieties

JONATHON

One of the first red apples of fall
Sweet-tart taste with a firm texture
Light red stripes over yellow or deep red
Best for fresh eating and cooking

GALA

Sweet aromatic flavor
Best for fresh eating, salads and great for applesauce

MCINTOSH

Popular in America since 1811
Sweet/Tart mild flavor
Best for eating fresh, applesauce, and salads
Great for apple crisps and pies

HONEYCRISP

Very sweet and aromatic
Great for fresh eating and juice (very juicy apple)
Best for pies, crisps, and baking

HARALSON

It has a red color with moderately conspicuous dots
Very crisp and juicy with a tart flavor
Good for fresh eating, cooking, and is an excellent choice for pies

RED DELICIOUS

Most popular apple on the planet
Best for fresh eating, salads, and great for a base for applesauce
This apple has to be tried orchard fresh to truly appreciate its great taste, don't compare it to a store bought distant cousin.

GOLDEN DELICIOUS

Firm white flesh
Rich mild flavor when cooked or baked
Best for salads and when used for a blend when making applesauce

BLUSHING GOLDEN

Medium-sized waxy coated modern yellow apple with a pink blush
Cross between a Jonathon and a Golden Delicious
Firm flesh with flavor like a Golden Delicious but tarter
Keeps well

FUJI

Very sweet, aromatic flavor
Yellow-green with red stripes
Best for salads, apple sauce and baking

GRANNY SMITH

Very tart
Late season apple
All-purpose apple
Great for fresh eating, carmel apples, and salads