There are more than 2500 varieties of apples grown across the United States and 7500 types around the world! Depending on whether you like your apple crisp or tender, sweet or tart, for cooking, baking, pie or eating out-of-hand there are sure to be at least a few varieties that will suit your taste. Here are just a few we can recommend:

If you like your apples sweet, look for:

· Gala

· Fuji

· Honeycrisp

· Jongold

· Pink lady If you prefer a more tart apple, sample: · Granny Smith · Winesap · Mutsu · Braeburn In general, if you like apples, you can’t find a “bad” variety.

To find more kinds of apples visit apple orchards and farm stands. Apples keep well in the refrigerator for about six weeks.