An Overview of the 12 Delicious Apples Available in the Fall

Fall is the height of apple picking season. Apple's are good for you. Did you know that apple's stay fresh longer when held in darkness? Apples make a great looking centerpiece and come in many varieties. Apples come from all over the United States. The most favorite apple is the world famous apple known as:

RED DELICIOUS
Bright red in color, Firm and rather crunchy to taste. It is the crown jewel of all the apples.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
Also known as: The all purpose apple, Golden thin skin, sweet tasting with a slight sour twist. Large to medium in size. Many uses such as baking, in hand eating, snack bag.
GALA and COURTLAND
Both are juicy and crisp, Very snappy. Use for cooking, baking, and eating. The courtland is a deep red in color. The Gala apple is sorta tarty.

BAKING APPLE'S

Granny Smith: The King Of Baking Apples
Sooo juicy tart and wonderful. Great for all baking conditions. Built for baking in pies and desserts.
McIntosh Apple
Ultra juicy-slightly tart, Red to green skin. Use for lunch snack and applesauce. Good for pies and cider.
Jonagold
Excellent for out of hand eating. Perfect mix of sweet and tart. Use in baking, salads, and sauces.
Ida Red
Very juicy, tangy and tart, A very crisp apple. Many uses includes cooking and fresh baking. Red to yellow in color.

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HONEY CRISP APPLE
So sweet and super juicy. Unbelievably crisp. Eat them fresh from the source. Jumbo in size. Cut in quarters for garnish.
CAMEO
Very Zany! Crunchy to a fault. Smooth skin. Sized medium to large. Use in fresh salads and baking recipies.
AMBROSIA
The sweetest apple you'll ever eat! Low in acid - juicy , juicy, flesh. Eat by hand for best taste. Fantabulas for juicing. Slice for salads.
AURORA GOLDEN GALA
The perfect apple for dessert prep. Extra crispy. Very juicy and firm. Sweet but not over powering. Golden in color. Not over sized.