Apple varieties

Apples, from tart to sweet.

Heirloom apples are full of flavor, and many of these antique varieties are still available from small-scale growers. If you love apples as much as I do, you’re going to want to try (and maybe even grow) as many of these antique apple varieties as you can in the time you have on this earth. Each has its own unique flavor profile, and you just can’t get apples like these at any corner grocery store! Try these apples during apple harvest season and start growing fruit.

Above: Okanagan apples currently in season (as of mid September). Keep an eye out for more varieties at the market later in October! Gala Apples Taste & Texture: Sweet, firm. Fun Fact: Gala apples originated in New Zealand. The name “Royal Gala” began when Queen Elizabeth deemed them her favourite. Now we just shorten it […]

Apple Varieties – Altapass Orchard

Learn everything you need to know about apples, including flavor profiles of the most popular varieties, the best apples for eating and baking, and more.

Learn about the best apples for baking with my in-depth guide. I particularly love Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Jazz apples.

The nation has spoken: America’s favorite apple is officially the Gala apple. Until 2018, the Red Delicious apple has reigned as most popular of all the apple varieties.

Learn what are the most popular types of apples around the world. Find out how to use these different species of apples when cooking.

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Know about all the different varieties of red, green, and yellow sweet & tart apples, their taste & uses along with healthiest and best apples for baking pies

Explore the variety of apples and their best uses with The Little Shine.

Use this apple sweetness chart for all your apple baking and cooking needs! These are the top types of apples ranked.

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This dark, rare fruit lasts a very long time.

The Ginger Gold apple tree is one of the most commonly-grown commercial apple varieties in the United States. You can find it in grocery stores anywhere in

A full sweet flavor with complex aromatics and hints of cider, wine, and flowers.

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With all the apple varieties there has to be a way to put them in order. Say hello to the Apple Sweetness Scale: a placement map of apples ranging from the sweetest to tartest. This chart is great for when you can't quite pick the flavor you are after. 🍏 🍎 If you are looking for where your favorite apple lands, click the link and tell us if you prefer sweet or tart!