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Apple types
Your basic
apples
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We've all heard the
old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Apples really
are good for you, providing fiber, vitamins and a low calorie snack.
They are easy to transport with a lunch or for a school snack, and
will store well for extended periods in the refrigerator.
My personal favorite apple for snacking is the RED DELICIOUS. We
have one of those metal apple tools that is sold at most cookware
stores -- in a single motion, you press it down through the apple,
cutting out the core and leaving the rest of the apple in neatly cut
wedges. Some people also like to add peanut butter to their apple
slices.
Below are some of the basic apples and their main characteristics.
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Granny Smith |
Crisp with a very tart flavor.
Pie baking favorite that is also good for other uses.
Available
year round. |
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Jonathan |
Mildly tart flavor.
Excellent for snacking
and baking.
Available September - August. |
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McIntosh |
Top selling apple with juicy flavor.
Great for snacking and baking.
Available September - June. |
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Red Delicious |
Sweet and crisp with a thick skin.
Excellent apple for snacking but poor for other uses.
Available year round. |
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Red Rome |
Slightly tart flavor.
Great for baking and apple cider.
Available October - August. |
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Winesap |
Tart, spicy wine-like flavor.
Great for baking, applesauce and apple cider.
Available November - July. |
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Yellow or Golden Delicious |
Sweet and juicy with a thin skin.
Great for snacking and baking.
Available year round. |
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Growing bigger
apples
Remove grass below
fruit trees
Washington apple varieties
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