Apples

The most commonly available apple varieties include Golden and Red Delicious, McIntosh, Granny Smith, Rome Beauty, Fuji, and Gala. There are, however, hundreds of other varieties grown in orchards throughout the country.

Multipurpose apple varieties, good as table fruit, in baking, for sauces, and for freezing, include Red and Golden Delicious (firm, sweet, and aromatic), Granny Smith (tart, extremely crisp, and fine-textured), McIntosh (sweet and very juicy, with a crisp texture), Rome Beauty (firm flesh with a mild tart-sweet flavor), and Winesap (firm, tart-sweet, and aromatic).