Apple Primer
Ever wonder what apples are good for specific purposes? Here’s a primer:
Sauces (like applesauce):
- Braeburn
- Cortland
- Empire
- Granny Smith
- Gravenstein
- Greening
- Ida Red
- Jersey Rose
- Jonagold
- Jonathan
- Rome Beauty
- Staymen
Pie:
- Cortland
- Gravenstein
- Greening
- Ida Red
- Jonagold
- Macoun
- Melrose
- Matsu
- Paula Red
- Rome Beauty
- Staymen
Other Baking:
- Cortland
- Granny Smith
- Greening
- Ida Red
- Jonagold
- Niagara
- Rome Beauty
- Wine Sap
Juice/Cider:
- Granny Smith
- Gala
- Gravenstein
- Jonathan
As I have mentioned before, apples are also very good for you. They have good amounts of vitamin C and calcium . . . so it certainly doesn’t hurt to munch on one unadulterated onces in a while.
These apples are good for eating:
- Braeburn
- Burgundy
- Cortland
- Empire
- Gala
- Ida Red
- Jonagold
- Macoun
- Macintosh
- Matsu
- Niagara
- Paula Red
- Red Delicious
There are many more varieties than this, of course, so these aren’t all-inclusive lists.
Reprinted with permission from Cucina Bella.
I often use golden delicious for baking, but don’t see it on the list.