As the apple orchards finish picking, the farmer’s markets are full of sweet apple goodness – and there are so many to choose from!
I thought I’d do an apple tasting, so I picked up four from my local grocery store.
I decided to give them a try. Then I heard my sister picked up some very unusual apples from a farmer’s market – Orange dream, strawberry apples – wow! I need to try those too! Farmer’s markets are great places for finding those unusual fruits that are not typically mainstream.
So here are the results of my tasting:
Ambrosia – A softer apple, but not mealy. Sweet, but not too sweet. I think this would be a good one for cooking with – like with pork chops.
Granny Smith – we’ve all had this tart treat. Crisp and sweet/sour. This is the apple used in things like pies and applesauce – and just eaten raw. A good traditional apple.
Honey Crisp (Still my favorite) – I like to cook with this one and just eat it as a snack. It is exactly as it’s name implies, crisp and sweet. Yes, they are more spendy, but I think they are worth the extra cost.
Pink Lady – this beauty was sweet and slightly crisp. I’m a very picky apple person and it seemed a little mealy to me. The apples that we always see at buffets, the red delicious, has that same soft, mealy texture. The pink lady does have more flavor than a red delicious.
Looking for recipes for these tasty fruits? Here are several to choose from:
You are right…Honey Crisp is the BEST apple…yum! Thank you for sharing your recipes.
What a fun idea to do a bit of taste testing! Thanks for the apple info! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
You really can’t do better than a Honey Crisp, eh?
Love apples :) Thanks for sharing at the weekend blog hop..
It is apple time! Applesauce canning, apple drying, dessert making, cider drinking time!
There are so many varieties that come in at different times in the fall. Golden delicious I think the best but they haven’t come in yet.. We love cooking fried apples and apples pies!
There are so many varieties that come in at different times in the fall. Golden delicious I think the best but they haven’t come in yet.. We love cooking fried apples and apples pies!
Good of you to do the taste test. I do like Granny Smith, some can be a little tart but usually I can get good crisp, juicy ones for eating or cooking. Your recipes look delicious.
Kathleen
Bloggers Pit Stop
Thanks Kathleen – I’ve never been a big apple eater, but I’m discovering there are some amazing varieties out there!
I always love honey crisp. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty.See you again next week.
Thanks for hosting!
Great post! Love this time of year & all things “APPLE” :-)
me too – It’s the opening act for my favorite season – winter!!
How fun!
Pink lady is my usual favorite—but not if they’re mealy. I don’t think mine have been that way unless very old. Granny Smith—too sour for me, but great in a caramel apple or pie!
I enjoyed this post. I think I’ll feature it at the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop 77!
Congratulations
Laurie
I am honored!!! Thank you so much for the feature and for stopping by!