- MACOUN: This is frequently favored as the best tasting apple. The Macoun is a medium sized variety with green flesh layered over with deep red. This variety contains a range of complex flavors such as strawberry and differing spices. Unfortunately, these apples don’t store well for long – so be sure to grab them while you can!
- Harvest: Late September
- Parentage: McIntosh x Jersey Black
- Origin: Macoun’s are an American icon. Once known as the “Black Apple” the Macoun was commercially released in 1923. This apple was originally created at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in 1909. It was named after Canadian pomologist William Tyrell Macoun.
- FUJI: The Fuji apple is a medium to large apple with orange – reddish skin, and a sweet delicious taste. The flesh is quite firm and crisp and especially juicy. The Fuji apple is an outstanding apple for keeping long periods of time. If refrigerated Fuji can keep for up to a year or several weeks if kept room temperature. This is an excellent eating apple!
- Harvest: Late season- Early October
- Parentage: Red Delicious x Ralls Janet
- Origin: The Fuji apple originated in Japan and was developed in 1930. Fuji’s were named after Fujisaki, the location of the research center where they were developed.
- RHODE ISLAND GREENING: This is an apple ideal for baking and cooking use. It has greenish flesh and a slightly tart flavor. This variety can be picked in September, but sweetens if left longer on the tree till early October.
- Harvest: Late September.
- Parentage: Unknown.
- Origin: Discovered by an inn keeper “Mr. Green” in Greens End, Rhode Island in the 1600’s. This apple was favored by early American colonists.
- CORTLAND: This is a large purple – red colored apple with yellow streaks. The Cortland browns very slowly which makes them ideal for use in salads. The flavoring is very tart, tangy and juicy. Additionally, the Cortland is outstanding for apple cider and apple pie.
- Harvest: Late September
- Parentage: Ben Davis x McIntosh
- Origin: 1898, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station
- SPITZENBURG: This is a tall apple with red and pale-yellow flesh that is firm and very crisp. Due to its spicy character this apple makes for a great choice when baking or making cider.
- Harvest: Late September
- Parentage: Unknown
- Esopus, New York 1700’s. Famously enjoyed by Thomas Jefferson and Washington Irving.
