Honeycrisp apples are one of the top five apples sold in the country. They are ideal for eating raw, but are also used for baking, applesauce, and cider.

Gala apples became the most popular variety in the U.S. in 2018, replacing Red Delicious after 50 years. They are great for eating raw or cooking, especially sauces.

Fuji apples are one of the top five apples sold in the country. They are great for both cooking and eating, even sliced into green and fruit salads.

Granny Smith apples are one of the most recognizable varieties. They remain firm when baked, making them great cooking apples to be used in pies.

Golden Delicious apples have been around since 1905. Their silky texture won’t break down when baked. Their honeyed flavor makes them excellent for apple sauce and apple butter.

Mutsu apples are a cross between a Golden Delicious apple and an Indo apple. They have a sweet, light flavor when cooked, maintain their shape well in pies, and make excellent applesauce and cider.

Red Delicious apples were the most produced apples in the country from 1968 to 2018. They are best used in fresh preparations, rather than cooked.

Red Rome apples are known as the “baker’s buddy” and are exceptional for cooking and baking. Their flavor is enhanced with cooking and becomes sweeter and very rich.

Stayman apples are heirloom apples that originated in 1866. Some say they smell like cinnamon. They are known to be dessert apples and are good for pies and sauces.

EverCrisp apples are a newer variety that came on the marketplace in 2017. They are a cross between the Honeycrisp and the Fuji.