Out of the many dozens of popular apple varieties world-wide,
Virginia grows about eleven of them and each is know for its differ- ent characteristics. All-time favorites include the Red and Golden Delicious with the Red Delicious being by and large sweeter, juicier and crisper than most other apples. The Delicious varieties ac- count for approximately one-third of the apples raised in the entire United States. Virginia growers also harvest York, Winesap, Rome, Stayman, Gala, Ginger Gold, Jonathan, Fuji and Granny Smith. Red Delicious apples are available year round and are either
solid red or striped red in a classic heart shape. They are bred to be an eating apple and are unsuitable for baking. They are most well known for their crispness and sweetness. They are best used for snacking, salads and ciders. Golden Delicious apples are also available year round and
are a yellowish green. Also known for their crispness and sweetness, they are best used for not only snacking and salads but the best all around cooking apples and perfect for also pies and applesauce. York apples are harvested from October through February
and are known to be misshapen and look to be leaning side- ways. They are deep red with green streaks and are firm with a sweet/tart flavor. Yorks are excellent for cooking and freezing. Winesap apples are harvested September through March and
are mostly red, extra firm and aromatic with a spicy, tangy/sweet flavor. They make some of the best apple cider, applesauce and are a good baking apple and store well over long periods. Rome apples are also harvested year round and are deep
solid red in color. They are firm and sweet and used for apple- sauce, baking and pies.
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