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Apples
Braeburn - Very aromatic, juicy, and crisp with a firm texture. Best for snacking and baking.
Crabapples - Extremely tart. Excellent for making jellies because of their high pectin content.
Fuji  - Known for its firm crisp texture and tart-edged sweetnes. Holds texture well for baking and is a great snacking apple.
Gala - Crisp, sweet, and an aromatic flesh make this perfect for snacking and salads.
Golden Delicious - All-purpose apple with mellow, sweet flavor. Great for snacking and holds shape well when baked.
Granny Smith - Green, extremely tart, crisp, juicy, and versatile. Used mainly for baking, also used for snacking and salads.
Gravenstein - Crisp, juicy, aromatic, and full of tart-sweet flavor. Excellent for sauces and pies. Very short season.
Jonagold - With a tangy-sweet flavor it is excellent for fresh eating, cooking and pies.
McIntosh - Very juicy and sweet with a tart-tang. Used in salads, sauces, and pies. A mainstay in fresh cider.
Pink Lady - Firm, crisp, fresh and unique tangy-tart and sweet flavor. Best for snacking and baking.
Pippen - Crisp and sweet with a balance of tartness. Excellent for sauces and pies. Fairly short season.
Red Delicious - Crunchy and mildly sweet this is Americas snacking apple.