Apple Poll :D

JustAmy

I love Granny Smith apples and haven't eaten any other kind in many many many years ~ but, unfortunately, they cost twice as much around here:sad: , so......my other options here in New York are: Macintosh, Cortland and Empire. Which one is closest to the crisp, tart Granny Smith that I love??:huh:

I hate applesauce and that is all I can think of when I get a sweet, mushy apple

Thanks for any help:flowerforyou:

kirstindr

Honeycrisp and Ida Reds are really good and not mushy at all. I hate the grainy mushy ones.

PolkaDot88

I like golden delicious - not quite as tart but has a great crisp texture. I haven't had Corland or Empire, but if you are trying to avoid mushy don't go with Macintosh!!!

rmkorama

Braeburn and also Jazz are really nice, tart apples.

Also, the mushy and grainy apple thing is often caused by a lack of freshness. The people at the orchard we go to told us to store apples in a plastic bag with a damp wash cloth to keep them hydrated and fresh. It works great!


ETA: I meant to say, if ever you see them, Braeburn and Jazz are really nice, tart apples.

SharonsJetSet

Golden Delicious!! Yummmm

shelleyg42

Macintosh, is what I always have if I don't have my favorite Granny Smith apples around.

DancingDreamer

personally i'm a Gala apple kind of girl. a little tart, a little sweet. and super crisp, and also juicy! YUM!

but as far as the apples you mentioned Macintosh is pretty mushy so i'd say avoid that one. and i've never tried a cortland or an empire. how about next time you're at the store you buy one of each and try them both. that way if you dont like one of them you only bought one? thats what i would do.

good luck finding a new apple to love thats also affordable!

AngieBil

You would LOVE Honeycrisp if you could find it. They've replaced Granny Smith for me...

diannholland1965

Honey Crisp and Gala. And you do not have to make it applesauce to get the tart taste of applesauce. A fresh apple with Cinnamon sprinkled with some stevia works for me, I have that for breakfast most mornings! I do not like a soft, mushy apple either. It they do not have a bite, and are not crisp, I stay away from them.

bushman124

Personally, I think the cost to buy the Granny Smith's is worth it if that is the type you like best. You deserve the best and an apple a day is one treat that is healthy and very good for you. So, splurge honey and to heck with the cost--save money somewhere else! :happy:

sharonuk10

I tend to eat Gala apples but I do love Empire. They are not available here all the time so when they are not I go for the Gala. But would much prefer an Empire.

raindancer

Honeycrisp or pink ladies

kuntrygurl

Gala and Pink Lady, YUM!

elainecroft

Empire apples are nice. If you can find Pink Ladies, they are also pretty tart and delicious. Macintosh apples can vary WIDELY in both texture and flavor depending on variety and location- so try and see if you like them but for me it is hit or miss.

eillamarie

Try Golden Delicious. Or Fuji Apples (those can get pricy tho). Or apple-pears/papples (whatever they call them where you're from, they're an apple/pear hybrid obviously).

ka_42

Gala are my favorite- They aren't grainy but they aren't near as tart as a granny smith.

tesshaney

Braeburn and Fiju apples are my favorite. Tart and crisp...yumm

JustAmy

Thanks everyone! Looks like I have some apple research to do!:glasses:

Lyadeia

All I ever have is Fuji. I love those things!!!

reflections

Golden Delicious are #1 in my book!