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List of Apple Varieties
List of Apple Varieties. Colonists in Massachusetts planted the first apple trees in the United States, according to the U.S. Apple Association. Although Washington ranks first among U.S. states in apple production, apples are grown in many other states, including California, Michigan and New York. It’s a versatile fruit with about 2,500...
Colonists in Massachusetts planted the first apple trees in the United States, according to the U.S. Apple Association. Although Washington ranks first among U.S. states in apple production, apples are grown in many other states, including California, Michigan and New York. It’s a versatile fruit with about 2,500 varieties.
Gala
Gala apples, originating in New Zealand, are a sweet, small to medium-sized fruit with a heart shape and yellow and red stripes. The University of Illinois Extension recommends them for eating fresh or for baking, salads or applesauce.
Honeycrisp
Native to Minnesota, honeycrisp apples have a sweet flavor and aroma. The color is greenish-gold with a reddish tint. Honeycrisp apples are good for snacking, cooking or salads, according to the University of Minnesota Extension. The medium to large apple is smooth and firm and the flesh holds its color well when sliced.
Jonathan
Jonathan apples are red or yellow with pale red stripes. The apples are firm and juicy. The Virginia State Apple Board says the Jonathan is a versatile, all-purpose apple with a texture that works well for cooking or snacking.
McIntosh
The deep red McIntosh apple came to the United States in 1811. The mid-sized McIntosh apple has a sweet, tart flavor that makes it good for eating fresh or cooking, according to the Virginia State Apple Board.
Winesap
Winesap apples are juicy and crispy with a rich red color. Their flavor comes through best when they’re cooked. The Ohio State University Extension says the slightly tart flavor makes this variety a good choice for cider.
Gravenstein
Gravenstein apples originated in Italy in the early 1600s, and found their way to America in 1790. The Gravenstein is a greenish-yellow apple with red stripes and a crispy, sweet flavor. It’s an all-around apple, suitable for snacking, pies and other desserts, cider and applesauce.
Rome
Rome apples are bright red with a firm texture and a mild taste that makes them a good choice for snacking or for use in pies or sauces, according to the Virginia State Apple Board. When baked, Rome apples hold their shape. Cooking intensifies the flavor and color.
