Caring for apples at home:
- Apples bruise easily so handle them gently
- Refrigerate in the crisper section; cool air helps maintain quality
- Store apples in a ventilated bag away from foods with strong odors
Usage Chart:
| VARIETY | TASTE AND TEXTURE | USES |
| Braeburn | Mildly Sweet and Crispy | Fresh and Baked |
| Empire | Combo Sweet and Tart | Fresh and Baked |
| Fuji | Sweet and Crunchy | Fresh and Baked |
| Gala | Sweet and Crunchy | Fresh and Baked |
| Ginger Gold | Sweet-Spicy and Firm | Fresh |
| Golden Delicious | Sweet and Firm | Fresh and Baked |
| Honeycrisp | Sweet, Crisp and Juicy | Fresh |
| Ida Red | Tart, Firm and Juicy | Fresh and Baked |
| Jonagold | Sweet, Firm and Juicy | Fresh and Baked |
| Jonathan | Sweet-Spicy | Fresh and Baked |
| McIntosh | Sweet-Tart and Juicy | Fresh and Baked |
| Paula Red | Sweet-Tart and Juicy | Fresh and Baked |
| Red Delicious | Sweet, Juicy and Crunchy | Fresh |
| Rome | Mildly Tart and Juicy | Fresh and Baked |
This chart reflects generally accepted uses. Individual preferences may vary. For additional information visit www.MichiganApples.com