Suggested Uses for Apples
Apple varieties have different qualities. Some are perfect for baking, some work better for salads, and some are ideal for eating fresh off the tree. Our apples are harvested from mid-summer to late fall.
Apple |
Harvest |
Taste |
Firmness |
Use |
| Lodi | early July | Sour | Tender | Baking, Sauces |
| Jersey Mac | mid to late July | Tart | Tender | Baking, Eating |
| Akane | early August | Tangy | Crisp | Eating, Baking |
| Gala | mid August | Sweet | Crisp | Eating, Salads |
| Golden Supreme | late August | Sweet | Crisp | Eating, Baking |
| Honeycrisp | late August | Sweet | Crisp | Eating |
| McIntosh | late Aug to early Sept | Tart | Tender | Baking, Eating |
| Jonathan | early September | Tart | Firm | Baking, Eating |
| Jonagold | early September | Tangy | Crisp | Eating, Baking |
| Grimes Golden | early to mid Sept | Spicy | Tender | Baking |
| Cortland | mid September | Tart | Tender | Baking, Eating |
| Empire | mid September | Tart | Crisp | Eating, Baking |
| Mutsu | mid September | Sweet | Crisp | Eating, Baking |
| Red Delicious | mid September | Sweet | Crisp | Eating, Salads |
| Melrose | mid to late Sept | Tart | Firm | Eating, Baking |
| Golden Delicious | late September | Sweet | Crisp | Eating, Baking |
| Rome | early to mid October | Mild | Firm | Baking |
| Winesap | mid October | Tart | Firm | Eating, Baking |
| Fuji | mid to late October | Sweet | Crisp | Eating |
| Granny Smith | mid to late October | Tart | Very Firm | Baking, Eating |
| Pink Lady | late October | Tangy | Firm | Eating, Baking |