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Apple Use Chart
  • To make a 9 inch apple pie, use 6-8 medium apples.
  • 2 lbs. of apples make 3 cups of applesauce.
  • 1 bushel of apples makes 16-20 quarts of applesauce.
Variety Texture/Flavor Fresh Pie Salad Sauce Baking Availability
Braeburn Sweet and tart. Firm, crisp, and juicy.
October
Empire More sweet than tart. Extra crisp.
September
Fuji Sweet, crisp, all purpose.
October
Gala Light texture, sweet. Great for eating fresh.
August
Ginger Gold Sweet yet tart, crisp and juicy.
August
Golden Delicious Sweet and mellow. Excellent for all uses.
September
Granny Smith Tart, crisp, excellent for all purposes.
October
Jonagold Blend of tart Jonathan and sweet Golden.
September
Jonathan Moderately tart. Good for all purposes.
September
Mutsu/Crispin Sweet and slightly tart. Very firm, crisp and juicy.
October
Red Delicious Tender juicy. best for eating out of hand.
September
Rome Firm, slightly tart. Excellent for baking.
October
Stayman/Winesap Sweet and slightly tart. Firm and juicy.
October
York Tart, crisp. Great for cooking or eating.
October


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