Top 98 Types & Varieties Of Apples From A-Z

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It’s time to get apple-educated! With 98 types of apples from A to Z, it’s time to forget about Red Delicious and Granny Smith. We’re diving deep into the juicy world of apples and dishing out the facts. No sugar-coated nonsense here, just straight-up info about the top types and varieties of apples. So grab a seat, grab an apple, and let’s get started on this tasty journey from A to Z.

Akane Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginJapan
Discovered1970
Cross BetweenJonathan and Worcester Pearmain
SizeMedium
Outside ColorN/A
TasteTart
TextureCrisp
FlavorIntense
Shelf-LifeShort
Harvest SeasonAugust to mid-September
Best Used ForPies, Applesauce

Ambrosia Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginBritish Columbia, Canada
DiscoveredEarly 1990s
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious and Jonagold
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorGold yellow with pink & red highlights
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp and Tender
FlavorMild with notes of honey
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForCakes, Muffins, Pies, Tarts, Raw

Arkansas Black Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginBentonville, United States
Discovered1870
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeSmall
Outside ColorDark Red
TasteSweet-Tart
TextureCrisp and Dense
FlavorMild with hints of pear
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForStuffings, Pies, Ciders, Apple Butter

Armagh Bramley Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginCounty Armagh, Northern Ireland
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeLarge
Outside ColorGreen
TasteTart
TextureMoist and Firm
FlavorIntense and Acidic
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForCooking, Beverages

Baldwin Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginWilmington, United States
Discovered18th century in Massachusetts
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorBright Red
TasteSweet
TextureCreamy, Juicy, and Firm
FlavorMild with notes of spice and apricots
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall to Winter
Best Used ForBaking, Apple Cider Vinegar

Belle de Boskoop Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginBoskoop, Netherlands
Discovered1850s
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorYellow-Green, Many Patches
TasteTart
TextureFirm, Crisp, Slightly Dry
FlavorIntense
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate-Season
Best Used ForPies, Apple Butter

Black Diamond Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNyingchi, China
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenHua Niu
SizeN/A
Outside ColorDark Purple
TasteSweet
TextureN/A
FlavorVery Sweet
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Black Gilliflower Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginConnecticut, United States
DiscoveredLate 1700s
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorDark Red
TasteSweet
TextureDry, Not Crisp
FlavorRich and Unique
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonSeptember to October
Best Used ForRaw, Dried Goods

Blenheim Orange Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginWoodstock, England
DiscoveredMid-18th century
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorOrange-Red
TasteSweet
TextureN/A
FlavorSweet, Hints of earth
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForDesserts, Cooking, Cheese Pairing

Blue Pearmain Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNew England, USA
DiscoveredEarly 1800s
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorBlue-Pink
TasteSlightly Tart
TextureTender & Crisp
FlavorRich & Tart
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonLate September through October
Best Used ForCider

Breeze Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNew Zealand
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorPink-Red-Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureFirm, Crisp, Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonMid-February
Best Used ForSalads

Calville Blanc Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNormandy, France
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorN/A
TasteTart
TextureSoft
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate October to December
Best Used ForSauces, cider, pies, and cider vinegar

Cameo Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginDryden, USA
Discovered1987 by the Caudle family
Cross BetweenRed Delicious and Golden Delicious
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed Strips, Yellow skin
TasteSweet and Tart
TextureDense, juicy, crisp and creamy
FlavorMild, with notes of honey and orange
Shelf-LifeLate fall through early spring
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForCobblers, quiches, sandwiches, salads

Chenango Strawberry Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginChenango, USA
DiscoveredUnknown
Cross BetweenUnknown
SizeUnknown
Outside ColorLight Red, Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureJuicy, Tender
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeShort
Harvest SeasonSummer
Best Used ForRaw

Chestnut Crab Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginMinnesota, USA
Discovered1946
Cross BetweenMalinda and Crabapple
SizeSmall
Outside ColorRed-Bronze
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate summer to early fall
Best Used ForDesserts, Pickling, Applesauce, Cider

Cortland Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNew York, USA
Discovered1898
Cross BetweenBen Davis and McIntosh
SizeMedium
Outside ColorBright Red
TasteTart and Sweet
TextureSoft and Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForCooking, Apple Sauce, Apple Butter, Juices, Eating Fresh

Cosmic Crisp

FeatureDescription
OriginWashington, USA
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenHoneycrisp and Enterprise
SizeLarge
Outside ColorRed
TasteSweet and Tart
TextureCrunchy and Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-Life1 Year
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Baking

Cox’s Orange Pippin

FeatureDescription
OriginColnbrook, England
Discovered1830
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed-Orange
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp, Juicy, Meaty
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonNovember to April
Best Used ForRaw, Salads

Cripps Pink

FeatureDescription
OriginAustralia
DiscoveredLate 20th Century by John Cripps
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorRed
TasteSweet and Dry
TextureN/A
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Dabinett

FeatureDescription
OriginSomerset, England
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenChisel Jersey
SizeMedium
Outside ColorYellow-Green-Red
TasteTart
TextureFirm
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForCider-making

Dazzle Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNew Zealand
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeLarge
Outside ColorBright Red
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonMarch-August
Best Used ForRaw

Discovery Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginEssex, England
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenWorcester Pearmain and Beauty of Bath
SizeN/A
Outside ColorPink-Red
TasteSweet, Tangy, Tart
TextureCrisp and Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonMid-August through September
Best Used ForRaw, Salads

Elstar Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginGelderland, Netherlands
Discovered1950s
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious and Ingrid Marie
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed-Yellow
TasteSweet, Acidic
TextureCrisp, Soft
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Fall to Mid-Winter
Best Used ForCooking, Apple sauce

Empire Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginGeneva, New York, USA
Discovered1945
Cross BetweenMcIntosh and Red Delicious
SizeMedium
Outside ColorBright Red, White-Green
TasteSweet and Tart
TextureCrisp and juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall to Winter
Best Used ForCooking, Cheese Pairing, Raw, Salads

Enterprise Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginLafayette, USA
Discovered1982 by Purdue University
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorRed with Yellow or Green Background
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp, Juicy, Firm
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForCandied Apples, Raw

Envy

FeatureDescription
OriginNew Zealand
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenBraeburn and Royal Gala
SizeMedium
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Esopus Spitzenburg Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginEsopus, NY, USA
DiscoveredLate 1700s
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorYellow-Red
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp, tender, firm
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonSeptember – October
Best Used ForBaking, Desserts

Fireside Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginMinnesota, USA
Discovered1943 by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
Cross BetweenMcIntosh and Longfield
SizeMedium
Outside ColorYellow-Green
TasteSweet and Sour
TextureChewy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeMedium
Harvest SeasonSeptember – October
Best Used ForRaw, Baking, Cooking

Firiki Piliou

FeatureDescription
OriginMagnesia, Greece
Discovered19th Century
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeSmall/Medium
Outside ColorYellowish-Green
TasteSweet
TextureN/A
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForN/A

Fuji Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginAomori Prefecture, Japan
DiscoveredLate 1930s
Cross BetweenRed Delicious and Virginia Ralls Janet
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorRed-Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp, Firm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Salads

Gala

FeatureDescription
OriginNew Zealand
Discovered1934 by J.H. Kidd
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed-Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureFirm & Crisp
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Sauces, Salads

Golden Delicious Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginWest Virginia, USA
DiscoveredEnd of 19th century
Cross BetweenGrimes Golden and Golden Reinette
SizeLarge
Outside ColorYellow-Green
TasteSweet & Slightly tart
TextureCrisp & Firm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForSalads, Apple Sauce, Apple Butter

Golden Nugget Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginKentville, Canada
Discovered1932
Cross BetweenCox’s Orange Pippin and Golden Russet
SizeSmall to Medium
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForBaking, Frying, Cider Making

Granny Smith

FeatureDescription
OriginNew South Wales, Australia
Discovered1868
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorGreen-Pink
TasteTart
TextureFirm
FlavorStrong Tartness
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForEating, Cooking, Baking

Grimes Golden

FeatureDescription
OriginBrooke, USA
Discovered1804
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorGolden Green
TasteSweet
TextureSoft
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate September – October
Best Used ForHard Cider, Brandy, Sauces, Pies

Hawaii Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginSebastopol, USA
Discovered1945
Cross BetweenGravenstein and Golden Delicious
SizeLarge
Outside ColorYellow-Clearish
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate fall
Best Used ForDesserts, Baking

Honeycrisp Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginMinnesota, USA
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenHoneygold and Macoun
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonSeptember to October
Best Used ForRaw, Snacks, Cheese Pairing, Fresh Salads

Hunt Russet Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginConcord, USA
Discovered1750
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorYellow-Red
TasteTart
TextureFirm
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForDesserts

Idared Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginMoscow, Idaho, USA
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenJonathan and Wagener
SizeMedium
Outside ColorBright Red and Green-Red
TasteSweet, Tart
TextureFirm, Crisp, Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall to early Summer
Best Used ForRaw, Salads, Baking, Cheese Pairing

Jabłka grójeckie

FeatureDescription
OriginGrójec County, Poland
DiscoveredMiddle Ages
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed
TasteN/A
TextureN/A
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForCooking

Jabłka łąckie

FeatureDescription
OriginMalopolskie Voivodship, Poland
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorRed
TasteTart
TextureFirm
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForN/A

Jazz

FeatureDescription
OriginNew Zealand
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenRoyal Gala and Braeburn
SizeN/A
Outside ColorRose Red
TasteSweet & Tangy
TextureCrisp
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForBaking, Cooking, Salads

Jonathan Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNew York, USA
Discovered1826
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed-Yellow-Green
TasteSweet, Tart, Tangy
TextureJuicy, Crisp
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForPies, Tarts, Sauces, Soups, Raw

Juliet Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginFrance
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed with hints of yellow & green
TasteBalanced
TextureJuicy & Crisp
FlavorSweet & Tart
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonFall & Winter
Best Used ForRaw, Cooking, Baking, Juicing

Karmijn de Sonnaville

FeatureDescription
OriginNetherlands
Discovered1949
Cross BetweenCox’s Orange Pippin and Jonathan
SizeLarge
Outside ColorYellowish-Green
TasteSweet & Tart
TextureJuicy, Crisp, Coarse
FlavorAromatic
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Juice

Kidd’s Orange Red

FeatureDescription
OriginGreytown, New Zealand
Discovered1924
Cross BetweenDelicious and Cox’s Orange Pippin
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp
FlavorAromatic, Mild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForFresh eating, cooking, drying, apple juice

Kingston Black

FeatureDescription
OriginSomerset, England
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeSmall
Outside ColorDark Red
TasteTart
TextureFirm
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForCider

Kinsei Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginAomori Prefecture, Japan
Discovered1954
Cross BetweenRalls Janet and Golden Delicious
SizeSmall to Medium
Outside ColorGolden-Pink
TasteSweet
TextureButtery & Rich
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Knobby Russet

FeatureDescription
OriginWest Sussex, England
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorYellow-Green
TasteSweet
TextureDense
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonMid-Fall to Late Winter
Best Used ForApple Cider

Macoun Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNew York, USA
Discovered1923
Cross BetweenMcIntosh and Jersey Black
SizeMedium
Outside ColorDeep Red-Purple
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp, Tender, Creamy
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall and Early Winter
Best Used ForPies, Raw, Salads, Cheese Pairing

Manzana Reineta del Bierzo

FeatureDescription
OriginEl Bierzo, Spain
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenReineta Blanca, Reineta del Canada and Reineta Gris
SizeN/A
Outside ColorDark Green with Brown Spots
TasteSweet
TextureJuicy & Crunchy
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Manzana de Girona

FeatureDescription
OriginProvince of Girona, Spain
Discovered1300s
Cross BetweenGolden, Red Delicious, Gala & Granny Smith
SizeN/A
Outside ColorSmooth & Shiny
TasteSweet
TextureFirm & Juicy
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Maçã Bravo de Esmolfe

FeatureDescription
OriginViseu District, Portugal
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorGreen-White-Red
TasteSweet
TextureSoft
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Drying

Maçã Riscadinha de Palmela

FeatureDescription
OriginPalmela, Portugal
Discovered19th century
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorYellowish-Green with red spots
TasteSweet
TextureTender & Juicy
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonMid-July
Best Used ForBaking

Maçã da Beira Alta

FeatureDescription
OriginViseu District, Portugal
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGolden, Gala, Red Delicious, Jonared Reineta
SizeN/A
Outside ColorDeep Red
TasteSweet
TextureJuicy
FlavorSweet
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Baking, Cheese Pairing

Maçã da Cova da Beira

FeatureDescription
OriginCova Da Beira, Portugal
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious, Red Delicious, Jersey Mac
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorYellow to Red
TasteN/A
TextureN/A
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Baking, Cooking, Juice

Maçã de Alcobaça

FeatureDescription
OriginAlcobaça, Portugal
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenRoyal Gala, Red Delicious, Casanova de Alcobaça, Granny Smith
SizeMedium
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorBalanced
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Baking, Juices

Maçã de Portalegre

FeatureDescription
OriginPortalegre, Portugal
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenCamoesa and Melapio
SizeMedium
Outside ColorYellow-Green With Red Spots
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Desserts, Juices

McIntosh Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginDundela, Canada
Discovered1811
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorBright Red-Green with white spots
TasteSweet & Tart
TextureCrisp and Juicy
FlavorDepends on Harvest Time
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall/Early Winter
Best Used ForRaw, Baking

Mela Alto Adige

FeatureDescription
OriginBolzano, Italy
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Mela Rossa Cuneo

FeatureDescription
OriginProvince Of Cuneo, Italy
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenRed Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Braeburn
SizeN/A
Outside ColorBright Red
TasteN/A
TextureFirm, Crunchy, Juicy
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Cooking

Mela Val di Non

FeatureDescription
OriginTrentino, Italy
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious, Renetta Canada, Red Delicious
SizeN/A
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet, Tart
TextureSoft, Firm
FlavorMild, Strong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForCooking, Salads, Baking, Raw

Mela di Valtellina

FeatureDescription
OriginValtellina, Italy
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenRed Delicious, Golden Delicious and Gala
SizeMedium
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet
TextureN/A
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForCooking, Raw

Melannurca Campana

FeatureDescription
OriginCampania, Italy
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenAnnurca and Rossa del Sud
SizeN/A
Outside ColorRed-Brown
TasteTart
TextureFirm & Crunchy
FlavorMild, Sour
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForN/A

Melrose Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginOhio, USA
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenJonathan and Red Delicious
SizeN/A
Outside ColorYellow-Green with red highlights
TasteSweet & Tart
TextureFirm & Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Fall to Early Winter
Best Used ForCooking

Mila Delicious Pilafa Tripoleos

FeatureDescription
OriginTripoli, Greece
Discovered1920s
Cross BetweenDelicious Pilafa
SizeMedium
Outside ColorGreen-Yellow with brown spots
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Desserts, Cooking

Mila Zagoras Piliou

FeatureDescription
OriginZagora, Greece
Discovered1960s
Cross BetweenStarking Delicious
SizeN/A
Outside ColorN/A
TasteN/A
TextureN/A
FlavorN/A
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForN/A

Milo Kastorias

FeatureDescription
OriginKastoria, Greece
Discovered20th Century
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorRed and Yellow
TasteSweet & Slightly tart
TextureFleshy & Juicy
FlavorSweet
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForN/A

Nittany Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginPennsylvania, United States
Discovered1979
Cross BetweenYork & Golden Delicious
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorRed
TasteTart
TextureFirm
FlavorSlightly Acidic
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForDesserts, Salads, Apple Butter, Apple Sauce

Nova Easygro

FeatureDescription
OriginNova Scotia, Canada
Discovered1971
Cross BetweenSpartan and PRI 565
SizeLarge
Outside ColorGreen-Yellow with red stripes
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp, Juicy & Firm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Fall
Best Used ForDessert, Raw

Opal Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginPrague, Czech Republic
Discovered1999
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious, Topaz
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorLemon Yellow
TasteSweet, Slightly Tart
TextureSoft, Crisp
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Winter to Spring
Best Used ForSalads, Baking, Raw

Opalescent Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginMichigan, USA
Discovered1880
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeLarge
Outside ColorPale Yellow
TasteCreamy, Sweet
TextureCrisp & Firm
FlavorSweet
Shelf-LifeGood
Harvest SeasonLate Fall
Best Used ForBaking and Raw

Orin Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginAomori Prefecture, Japan
Discovered1952
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeLarge
Outside ColorYellow
TasteSweet
TextureJuicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonMid-October
Best Used ForBaking, Cheese Pairing, Raw

Otaheite Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginMalaysia
DiscoveredIntroduced to Jamaica in 1793
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeN/A
Outside ColorCrimson Red
TasteSweet
TextureSpongy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Cooking

Pacific Rose

FeatureDescription
OriginNew Zealand
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGala and Splendour
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRose Red
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Salads, Baking

Peck’s Pleasant Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginRhode Island, USA
Discovered1832
Cross BetweenCalville Blanc d’Hiver and Newtown Pippin
SizeMedium-Large
Outside ColorGreen-Dark Red
TasteTart
TextureJuicy, Firm & Tender
FlavorTart
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Fall
Best Used ForDesserts, Baking

Pink Pearl Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginEureka, CA, USA
Discovered1944
Cross BetweenSurprise
SizeMedium
Outside ColorCreamy Pale green
TasteSweet &Tart
TextureCrisp & Fine-Grained
FlavorBalanced
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForN/A

Pomme du Limousin

FeatureDescription
OriginLimousin, France
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious
SizeMedium
Outside ColorPale Green to Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureFirm, Crispy, Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForBaking, Food Pairing

Pommes des Alpes de Haute Durance

FeatureDescription
OriginAlpes-De-Haute-Provence, France
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious and Gala
SizeMedium
Outside ColorGolden
TasteSweet
TextureCrispy & Crunchy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Porter Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginShelburne, USA
Discovered1800
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorYellow with red spots
TasteTart
TextureCrisp, Juicy & Tender
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Summer
Best Used ForBaking

Pristine Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginIndiana, USA
Discovered1994
Cross BetweenCamuzat and Co-op 10
SizeMedium
Outside ColorGolden Yellow
TasteSweet and Tart
TextureFirm, Glossy, Waxy
FlavorBalanced, Sweet & Tart
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonMid-Summer
Best Used ForRaw, Salads, Baking, Cooking

Queen Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginNew Zealand
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGala and Splendor
SizeLarge
Outside ColorIntensely red with creamy speckles
TasteSweet
TextureFine-grained, crisp, juicy
FlavorMild, Tangy, Sweet
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw, Salads, Drinnks

Razor Russet Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginWallingford, USA
Discovered1960
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious
SizeLarge
Outside ColorYellow-Brown
TasteTart, Sweet
TextureCoarse
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForCider, Baking, Drying

Red Delicious

FeatureDescription
OriginOld Peru, Iowa, USA
Discovered1880 by Jesse Hiatt
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorBright Red
TasteSweet
TextureJuicy, Crisp
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Red Dougherty Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginTwyford, New Zealand
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenDoherty
SizeMedium
Outside ColorGreen and Red
TasteSweet
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForDesserts, Raw, Cider

Red Prince Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginWeert, Netherlands
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenJonathan and Golden Delicious
SizeLarge
Outside ColorDeep Red
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp & Juicy
FlavorTangy & Sweet
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall – Late Winter
Best Used ForRaw, Baking, Cooking

Rhode Island Greening Apple

FeatureDescription
OriginRhode Island, USA
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeLarge
Outside ColorBright Green
TasteVaries from tart to sweet by ripeness
TextureFirm, Creamy
FlavorTart
Shelf-Life6 Months
Harvest SeasonLate Fall to Spring
Best Used ForCooking, Raw, Cider

Sekai Ichi

FeatureDescription
OriginMorioka, Japan
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenGolden Delicious and Red Delicious
SizeLarge
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp & Firm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall to Early Winter
Best Used ForRaw

Shaanxi Ping Guo

FeatureDescription
OriginShaanxi, China
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenFuji, Qinguan, Yuanshuai, Gala & Jinguan
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed-Yellowish-Green
TasteSweet
TextureCrisp
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Smokehouse Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginWest Millcreek, USA
Discovered1837
Cross BetweenVandevere
SizeLarge
Outside ColorGreen-Yellow with red dots
TasteTart
TextureTender, crisp, juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Summer-Early Fall
Best Used ForCider, Cooking, Baking

Spartan Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginBritish Columbia, Canada
Discovered1936
Cross BetweenMcIntosh
SizeMedium
Outside ColorBright Red-Dark Purple
TasteSweet & Tart
TextureFirm & Juicy
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall to Early Winter
Best Used ForCooking, Desserts, Raw

Stayman Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginLeavenworth, Kansas, USA
Discovered1866,
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed-Green-Yellow
TasteSweet, Tart
TextureFirm, Crisp, Juicy
FlavorRobust, Spicy
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonEarly October
Best Used ForRaw, Cider, Baking

SweeTango Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginMinnesota, USA
Discovered2000
Cross BetweenZestar and Honeycrisp
SizeMedium
Outside ColorRed-Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureFirm, Crunchy
FlavorStrong
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonN/A
Best Used ForRaw

Sweet Sixteen Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginUniversity of Minnesota, USA
Discovered1973
Cross BetweenMalinda and Northern Spy
SizeLarge
Outside ColorGreen-Yellow with red stripes
TasteSweet & Spicy
TextureCoarse & Crispy
FlavorBalanced
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonFall
Best Used ForRaw, Baking

Topaz Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginCzech Republic
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenRubín and Vanda
SizeMedium
Outside ColorN/A
TasteSweet & Tart
TextureFirm
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonMid-Fall to Winter
Best Used ForRaw, Cheese Pairing, Cooking

Waltana Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginCalifornia, USA
Discovered1860
Cross BetweenWagener and Manks Codlin
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorGreen-Yellow with red stripes
TasteTart
TextureCrisp & Dense
FlavorTart
Shelf-LifeLong
Harvest SeasonLate fall
Best Used ForCider, Raw, Baking

White Star Apple

FeatureDescription
OriginNigeria
DiscoveredN/A
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium
Outside ColorDark Yellow
TasteSweet
TextureN/A
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Winter to Spring
Best Used ForRaw, Distilled

Yellow Bellflower Apples

FeatureDescription
OriginCrosswicks, USA
Discovered1817
Cross BetweenN/A
SizeMedium to Large
Outside ColorBright Yellow
TasteSweet & Mildly Tart
TextureJuicy, Crisp & Tender
FlavorMild
Shelf-LifeN/A
Harvest SeasonLate Fall
Best Used ForBaking, Cider

And there you have it folks, a comprehensive rundown of the top types and varieties of apples from A to Z. From the crisp crunch of the Ambrosia to the sweet juiciness of the Yellow Bellflower, there’s an apple for every taste bud. So next time you’re at the grocery store or farmer’s market, don’t be afraid to branch out and try something new. And who knows, you may just find your new favorite apple. So go ahead, take a bite, and enjoy the fruit of the orchard!

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