How to pick the perfect apple
| VARIETY | FLAVOR/TEXTURE | SAUCE | BAKING | SEASON |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeburn | Very firm | Good | Good | Year-round |
| Cameo | Sweet, zingy-crisp | Excellent | Excellent | Oct-Aug |
| Fuji | Sweet, spicy, crisp | Good | Good | Year-round |
| Gala | Sweet, crisp | Very good | Good | Year-round |
| Golden Delicious | Sweet, tender | Very good | Very good | Year-round |
| Granny Smith | Tart, crisp | Very good | Very good | Year-round |
| Honeycrisp | Sweet, tart, very crisp | Good | Good | Sept-Jan |
| Jonagold | Sweet, tart, crisp | Good | Very good | Sept-April |
| MacIntosh | Slightly tart, tender | Very good | Very good | Sept-March |
| Newtown Pippin | Slightly tart, firm | Excellent | Very good | Sept-June |
| Pink LadyŽ brand (Cripps Pink variety) |
Sweet, tart, crisp | Good | Good | Oct-Feb |
| Red Delicious | Sweet, crisp | Fair | Poor | Year-round |
| Rome Beauty (Red Rome) |
Slightly tart, firm | Very good | Excellent | Sept-July |
| Winesap | Slightly tart, spicy, firm | Good | Good | Oct-June |
Source: Washington Apple Growers Association