Apple Varieties

SPY
Large, chrisp and firm.
Excellent for pies and baked apples.

MACINTOSH
Originated in 1800 as a chance seedling by John McIntosh of Dundela, Ontario.
Medium Sized, Irregular round shape.
Green apple with red splash, white juicy flesh.
Mildly tart sweetens as it ripens. 
Excellent for eating fresh, baking pies and sauces.

IDA RED
Medium to large, round to flat round.
Tart; keeps its flavour when oven baked.
Ideal for munching or oven baking.

CRISPIN
Larger then average.
tart to sweet taste and firm texture.
Ideal for snack, delicious in pies and crunchy sauces.

RED DELICIOUS
Large size.
Firm, sweet and Juicy.
Excellent in salads, not recommended for cooking.

EMPIRE
Slightly Tart; juicy, firm and crisp.
Ideal for snacks, makes great applesauce.

GOLDEN DELICIOUS
Firm and juicy.
Slices keep their shape when baked in pies. 
Good for snacks and applesauce.

GALA
Yellow orange ground colour with a redish blush.
Ideal for eating fresh out-of-hand

SPARTAN
Originated in British Columbia.
Medium sized, red variety.
Good fresh from hand, makes a great pie filling, too.

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