Choosing the Right Apples
by Mary Crowther

Choosing apple varieties for cooking can be tricky. Use this handy guide to choose the right apple for your recipe.

Braeburn- Sweet and juicy. Firm enough for cooking and baking. Excellent in salads.

Cameo- Tart and crisp. Perfect for eating fresh. Good for pies and baking. Holds shape under heat.

Crispin- Sweet, crisp and juicy. Good addition to salads and for baking.

Empire- Crisp, white flesh. Sweet and slightly tart. Perfect for eating and baking.

Fuji- Sweet and crisp. Great for eating, salads and baking. Good choice for applesauce.

Gala- Sweet and crisp. Good for salads, baking and pies.

Ginger Gold- Sweet. Best eaten fresh.

Golden Delicious- Mild, juicy and crisp. Excellent in pies. Good for sauce and in salads.

Granny Smith- Crisp, tart and tangy. Best used in cooking and baking.

McIntosh- Juicy and sweet with a slight tartness. Good for eating, cooking and salads.

Red Delicious- Juicy and sweet. Best eaten fresh and in salads.

Rome- Slightly tart and firm. Good for eating, baking and sauce.

Stayman/Winesap- Slightly tart. Excellent for eating and baking.