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Apple Characteristics
Type: McIntosh
Chararcteristic: Two-toned red and green skin; especially juicy, slightly tart; the aromatic of all apples.
Best Uses: The perfect snacking apple, good in salads, too. |
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Type: Cortland
Characteristics: Deep, purple-red color; resists bruising; snow-white flesh that stays whiter longer when cut.
Best Uses: White flesh make is great for salads; fruit cups; good for cooking, too. |
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Type: Macoun
Characteristics: Highly regarded in northeast for flavor. Crisp white flesh with juicy sweet-tart flavor. Wine-red color flushed over light yellow skin.
Best Uses: Excellent for snacks and desserts. Good for all culinary uses. |
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Type: Empire
Characteristics: New variety introduced in 1996 from McIntosh and Delicious parents; deep red skin brushed with green and gold, firm white flesh, mildly tart-sweet.
Best Uses: Excellent for snacks and dessert. Good for all culinary uses. |
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Type: Honeycrisp
Characteristics: Well-balanced, sweet and tart, red over yellow skin.
Uses: Large apple great for desserts and jams. |
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