Nikita

Flavor: Sweetly tart

Color: Pinkish red overlaid on yellow

Texture: Crisp

Best Uses: Snacking, sauces, pies

Season:

McIntosh

Flavor: Tangy and Tart

Color: Deep red with green blush

Texture: Tender

Best Uses: Snacking, sauces, pies

Season: September to June

Kiku

Flavor: Super Sweet

Color: Striped ruby red

Texture: Crisp

Best Uses: Snacking, salads, pies, baking, sauces

Season: Year Round

Kanzi

Flavor: Intense and sweetly tart

Color: Red-orange overlaid on yellow

Texture: Firm

Best Uses: Snacking, salads, pies, baking

Season: Year Round

Jonathan

Flavor: Spicy and Tangy

Color: Light red stripes over yellow or deep red

Texture: Less firm

Best Uses: Pies, baking

Season: September to April

Jazz

Flavor: Sweet

Color: Red, maroon to yellow-orange

Texture: Crisp

Best Uses: Snacking, salads, sauce, pies, baking, juicing

Season: September to July

Honeycrisp

Flavor: Sweet and tart

Color: Mottled red over yellow

Texture: Crisp

Best Uses: Snacking, salads, sauces

Season: September to April

Granny Smith

Flavor: Tart

Color: Green, occasional pink blush

Texture: Crisp

Best Uses: Snacking, salads, sauce, pies, baking

Season: Year Round

Ginger Gold

Flavor: Tart

Color: Green-Yellow with blush

Texture: Crisp

Best Uses: Snacking, salads, sauce, pies, baking

Season: July to October

Envy

Flavor: Sweet

Color: Ruby red with green undertones

Texture: Crisp

Best Uses: Snacking, salads, sauce, pies, baking

Season: Year Round