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. |  |
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October |
| Empire | More sweet than tart. Extra crisp. | |
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September |
| Fuji | Sweet, crisp, all purpose. | |
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October |
| Gala | Light texture, sweet. Great for eating fresh. | |
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August |
| Ginger Gold | Sweet yet tart, crisp and juicy. | |
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August |
| Golden Delicious | Sweet and mellow. Excellent for all uses. | |
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September |
| Granny Smith | Tart, crisp, excellent for all purposes. | |
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October |
| Jonagold | Blend of tart Jonathan and sweet Golden. | |
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September |
| Jonathan | Moderately tart. Good for all purposes. | |
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September |
| Mutsu/Crispin | Sweet and slightly tart. Very firm, crisp and juicy. | |
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October |
| Red Delicious | Tender juicy. best for eating out of hand. | |
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September |
| Rome | Firm, slightly tart. Excellent for baking. | |
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October |
| Stayman/Winesap | Sweet and slightly tart. Firm and juicy. | |
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October |
| York | Tart, crisp. Great for cooking or eating. | |
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