"A" is for Apple

    Crunch 'em, candy 'em or cook with 'em, these lesser-known apple varieties are worth a try.
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    Braeburn

    Crisp and juicy Aussie native that is sweet enough for snacks, sturdy enough for pies

    Cameo

    New kid on the block with dense flesh that resists browning, making it good for salads

    Ginger Gold

    Early-season delicacies that are sweet, crisp and great for baking. They disappear after October, so get ‘em while you can.

    Honeycrisp

    From elegant salads to applesauces, this honey-flavored gem is gaining popularity because it does it all.

    Newtown Pippin

    Spicy, tart 18th-century variety that’s a pie-lovers’ dream

    Pink Lady

    Sweet, super-juicy and perfect for that late-season apple fix (when other varieties may taste mealy)

    Source: US Apple Association

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