Mcintosh:
Red and green skin, with tender flesh and a tart flavour.
Bake, juice, sauté or caramelize
Braeburn:
Red-orange skin with crisp, sturdy flesh and a sweet-tart taste.
Roast, bake or stew
Red Delicious:
Deep red with a thick skin and sweet, mildly tart flavour.
Juice
Gala:
Small and thin-skinned, with a slightly grainy texture and a sweet taste.
Simmer or purée
Granny Smith:
Vibrant green in colour, with tart, juicy flesh.
Sauté, bake or juice
Cripps Pink:
Crisp with a pink-hued skin and a sweet-tart taste.
Grate or poach
Honeycrisp:
Crisp and juicy, with a well-balanced sweetness.
Steam or bake
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Shop:
Look for firm, vibrantly coloured apples that are heavy for their size.
Store:
Keep them in the crisper or a perforated bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Note:
An apple a day keeps the dentist away. Eating fibrous foods helps to cleanse teeth and gums in between brushing.