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Those varieties marked agm have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [2] [3] This list does not include the species and varieties of apples collectively known as crab apples, which are grown primarily for ornamental purposes, though they may be used to make jelly or compote. These are described under Malus.
There are more than 7,000 varieties of apples grown in the world, and 2,500 types are grown in the United States. Part of the rose family, apples are rich in fiber and vitamin C, ...
The primary use is for eating out of hand, though it can be used for most other purposes. The flesh, of a cream color, resists browning more than most varieties. The flavor is mild but with a tart finish. In a 1995 evaluation, the Virginia Extension Service held that "This is the best apple that we have evaluated that ripens before 'Gala'." [2]
Apples varieties can be grouped as cooking apples, eating apples, and cider apples, the last so astringent as to be "almost inedible". [82] Apples are consumed as juice, raw in salads, baked in pies, cooked into sauces and apple butter, or baked. [83] They are sometimes used as an ingredient in savory foods, such as sausage and stuffing. [84]
Cortland Apples were first produced in New York in the late 1800’s. They’re an early-season variety, with the first harvest happening mid-September. The look: This apple is exceptionally shiny ...
Jonathan apples offer a more subtle tartness—not as much as a Granny Smith, but still intense enough to work well with a sweeter variety for a pie, cider, or any baking need. Use for baking ...
The apple tastes sweet and tangy, with accents of brown sugar, and is known for its unique flavor. The apple is best used for fresh eating, and for use in a variety of baked goods, sauces, desserts, and salads. The fruit can be well paired with foods such as walnuts, cinnamon, cheddar cheeses, and brown sugar. [1]
Autumn Glory apples are described to feature a stronger and sweeter apple flavor with a hint of cinnamon. This variety is a hybrid of the Fuji (apple) and Golden Delicious apple, where the original pollination cross breed was made by Dr. Yu Lin Wang in 1976 [according to whom?] and it is harvested in mid to late October of each year. [2] [3]