Apple Varieties Guide
We’re grateful to partner with local fruit growers in the area to bring apples to our CSA boxes and Online Farmers Market during the fall and winter months! From classics like Fuji and Granny Smith to some more unique varieties like EverCrisp and Ludacrisp, there are many different types out there! We put together this guide to help you navigate the flavors and best uses for each of the eight different varieties we have available right now.
EverCrisp
This incredibly crisp and widely popular apple is a descendent of the Honey Crisp apple, but has a slight tang flavor. Try using them to make an apple crisp!
Best for: Snacking, baking
Gold Rush
A staff favorite! Gold Rush is a wonderfully balanced apple, sweet and tart, suitable for both raw and cooked applications. They’d be great for making this fun snack idea!
Best for: Snacking, cooking, juice, or making cider
Pink Lady
Pink lady apples are crunchy, tart, delicious and versatile. These beautiful apples are pink with green-yellow undertones. Pink lady pairs perfectly with kale in a salad!
Best for: Snacking, baking, salads, and cooking
Crimson Crisp
These apples have deep crimson skin covers and sweet, crisp, subacid yellow flesh. They’re excellent for fresh eating and would be great on toast!
Best for: Snacking, baking, jams, sauce, juice, or cider
Fuji
The crisp bite and sweet flavor of Fuji apples make them a great eating apple. Try pairing them with some greens in a salad!
Best for: Adding to salads, baking, or snacking
Granny Smith
These apples are crispy, juicy, firm, tart, and acidic. They do well in baked goods and you can’t go wrong with using them for classic apple pie!
Best for: Baking
Ludacrisp
Ludacrisp is a juicy and fruity apple. They have a sweet aroma similar to cider. You can’t go wrong with making a brie and apple grilled cheese on sourdough with them!
Best for: In salads, slaws, on sandwiches or eaten fresh!
Stayman
Stayman apples have a sweet-tart taste and crisp texture. An all-purpose apple, they’re great for baking and cooking. They’d be delicious in dessert apple nachos!
Best for: Snacking, pies, desserts, applesauce, and cider.
Want more apples in your life?
Choose the varieties you like and shop la carte in our Online Farmers Market ($30 order minimum) or join our CSA! We also have even more apple recipes on our website - check them out here!
We’re still accepting sign-ups for our Peak Season (June - November 2024) and Perennial (year-round) CSA! We have multiple share sizes, weekly *and* bi-weekly frequency options, a swap option, and more! Need help finding the right subscription for you or have questions? Email support@moonvalleyfarm.net and we’re happy to help!