Excellent for baking and in pies. Available October through August. Holds its shape and flavor in cooking, and excellent in cooking and pies. Available October through June. A mildly tart apple, good for eating fresh and for cooking since it has firm and crisp flesh and a sweet aromatic flavor.
Helps make good cider.
Available November through July. A moderately tart, firm apple with yellow-green skin. Excellent for eating fresh or cooking. Temperature is extremely important for apple storage. Apples become overripe very quickly at temperatures of 70 o F or higher.