A crisp, tart, very firm apple with an aromatic flavor. The flavor mellows the longer the apple is stored along with the degree of hardness. It becomes almost black after storage. This is a good apple for baking and cider making. Can be stored 4-5 months.
Believed to be a relative of the Golden and Red Delicious, this apple is crisp and juicy with the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Good for eating, baking, salads, and garnish since it is resistant to discoloration. Can be stored for 2-3 months.
Very tart Uses:
Pies/baking, applesauce, apple butter
A crisp, juicy apple with a slightly tart flavor good for eating, baking, salads, and garnishes since it does not discolor quickly. Also known as 'The Snow Apple' for its pure white flesh.
An earlier version of Red Fuji, it is a juicy, crisp, sweet apple with an aromatic flavor, great for eating, baking, and cider making. Can be stored for 3+ months.
This is a sweet, red apple similar to the McIntosh that is a good all-around apple and is loved by kids. However, it has a short shelf life and is best eaten right away.
Sweet, juicy, crisp and firm, EverCrisp® is bound to be your new favorite apple. Packing a loud crunch, this apple combines the best of its parents HoneyCrisp and Fuji.
A sweet apple with a thin skin that is loved by kids. This is a good apple for sauce and especially eating. Does not maintain flavor and crunch during storage.
Mildy sweet/crunchy Uses:
Eating, applesauce, apple butter
A crisp, juicy, yellow apple with a sweet/sharp flavor. This is another great all-around apple wonderful for salads and garnishes because it does not discolor when cut. Can be stored for 1-2 months.
A firm, crisp yellow apple with a sweet flavor. The more mature the apple, the sweeter the flavor. It is a good all-around apple. Cooks should reduce the amount of sugar when cooking with this variety. This is a great apple to use in salads and as garnishes since it is resistant to discoloration. Can be stored 2-3 months.
Illinois’ State apple! Developed by the Purdue, Rutgers, and Illinois Co Op, this is a crisp, juicy apple with a good balance of sweet and tart, so named for its golden color and rush of flavor. It is a great apple that can be used for eating, sauces, baking, and cider. Keeps for at least 7 months if stored properly.
A hard, crisp, juicy, tart, green apple that is great in anything. The Beatles used this variety of apple as their logo for their recording company, Apple Records. Can be stored 3-4 months.
A crisp, juicy apple with a honey-tart flavor. It is the offspring of Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples. They are great for eating, baking, and especially cider. Can be stored 1-2 months.
Sweet-tart Uses:
Pies/baking, applesauce, apple butter
This is a firm, crisp apple with a tart flavor and somewhat spicy. It is the offspring of Jonathan and McIntosh apples. It is a good apple for eating, cooking, and sauce, but tends to be mushy in baking. Can be stored 2-3 months.
Very tart Uses:
Pies/baking, applesauce, apple butter
A crisp, juicy, red apple with a good balance of sweet and spicy. These are a good all-around apple and blend well with other varieties in cider, pies, and sauces. Can be stored 3-4 months.
An early season yellow apple that is perfect for applesauce due to its combination of juiciness and tartness. Refrigerate immediately and use them quickly! NOTE: This apple is sold unwashed to prevent bruising. Be sure to clean before using. Due to close similarity, Early Gold and Transparent apples are also often sold under this same name.
A creamy, aromatic, sweet apple that is best for eating, or making cider or applesauce. If the skin is left on during applesauce production, the sauce will be pink! Can be stored 2-3 months.
This apple was first bred at the Department of Horticulture at the Illinois Experiment Station in Urbana, Illinois. This is a juicy, crisp, fragrant apple that is good for pies and sauce. Can only be stored for a few weeks.
The classic 'Teacher's Apple' - a tough-skinned, sweet, juicy red apple that is good for eating and in salads, but not highly recommended for baking. Can be stored 3-5 months.
A juicy, crisp, sweet apple with an aromatic flavor. They are some of the best apples for applesauce and are also great for eating, baking, and making cider. Can be stored for 3+ months.
Sweet-tart Uses:
Pies/baking, applesauce, apple butter
A tart, firm, tangy, red apple that has a spicy wine flavor. It is not as firm as its Winesap parent. They are mostly used in cooking, cider and juice. Can be stored 2-3 months.
An early season, crisp, juicy, and sweet apple that has been described to have a brown sugar undertone. This is another good all-around apple for eating, sauce, baking, and juice. Has a 2-3 month storage life.
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