Victory Apple
About
Apples are part of the Rosaceae family. There are over 7000 varieties
of apples all over the world. They are grown in a temperate climate
across the world for over 3000 years! Washington State produces over 50%% of the apples in the United States!
Applesauce or Canning: Golden Delicious, Paula Red, Rhode Island
Greening and Spartan.
Baked: Braeburn, Gala, Gravenstein, Rome Beauty and York Imperial.
Pies: Granny Smith, Jonagold, Macintosh, Northern Spy, Romes and
Winesap.
Raw: Baldwin, Braeburn, Cortland, Criterion, Fuji, Gala, Golden
Delicious, Granny Smith, Gravenstein, Jonagold, Jonathan, Lady Apple, Macoun, Macintosh, Newton Pippin, Northern Spy, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Rhode Island Greening, Stayman, Winesap, and York Imperial.
Select firm and bright colored fruit with smooth and shiny skin.
Avoid bruised, soft or shriveled fruit. It should have a fresh scent.
The color of the apple depends on the variety, from yellow to red.
Also, the sweetness or tartness ranges on the variety as well.
Keep at room temperature for a few days. Place unwashed fruit in a
plastic bag in the refrigerator for a longer period of time. If you prefer crisp apples, then apples will maintain their crispness better
in the refrigerator.
A variety of apple that has bright red outer skin with yellow to tan spots. This apple has a cream-colored crisp-textured juicy flesh that provides a slightly tart flavor. It is an excellent apple for baking, cooking or for eating as a snack. When making applesauce with this apple, very little sugar generally needs to be added.
