Envy™ is a drop-dead gorgeous apple, with a full-figured, intensely red skin. It is lightly russeted, which gives it a natural look, and has creamy, white flesh. The Envy™ apple eats as fantastically as it looks, with a crisp bite, and deliciously sweet flavor.
Parentage: Royal Gala & Braeburn
Availability: October – March
Usage: Best for salads and snacking but can be used for baking or cooking.
Source: Rainier Fruit
The JAZZ™ brand apple came to be when curious growers in New Zealand married the Royal Gala to the Braeburn. Add the Braeburn’s lively zip to the Royal Gala’s sassy sweetness and what do you get? An apple called JAZZ™. and one that comes by its extra dose of attitude naturally.
Parentage: Braeburn and Royal Gala
Availability: September-August
Usage: A refreshing choice for salads and snacking.
Pinkish-orange stripes over a yellow background are the signature of this crisp, aromatically sweet apple. Galas have gained popularity in the past 15 years and are now one of the most popular apples in the United States.
Parentage: Kidd’s Orange Red & Golden Delicious
Availability: September - August
Usage: The Gala is very aromatic and sweet, making it a perfect choice for snacking and salads.
Source: Rainier Fruit
The Granny Smith apple is green in color and extremely tart. They can vary in color from a medium to dark green, sometimes with a slight blush.
Parentage: Unknown, possibly Golden Reinette & Grimes Golden
Availability: Year-round
Usage: The Granny Smith is the original all-purpose apple. It works for snacking, salads, pies, sauces, and freezing. It is considered an excellent apple for pies.
Source: Rainier Fruit
Honeycrisp apples have a yellow-gold background brushed with vibrant red. Characteristic shallow dimples and numerous small lenticels (or pores) cover its surface, contributing to the exceptionally juicy and crisp texture. Generally very sweet, the flavor can vary from mild to fairly robust, depending on the stage of maturity.
Parentage: Keepsake and unknown parent
Availability: September - June
Usage: The Honeycrisp is a popular snacking apple, but is also delicious for baking, sauces, or salads.
Source: Rainier Fruit
Firm, crisp flesh and a unique tangy-tart flavor are characteristic of the Pink Lady®. Snackers and bakers alike give this apple high marks in consumer tastings. Cool fall nights bring on the bright pink color that give the apple its name.
Parentage: Golden Delicious & Lady Williams
Availability: November - August
Usage: This sweet-tart apple is a snacking favorite, but has a good texture for baking as well.
Source: Rainier Fruit
Originally grown in New Zealand, the Aztec Fuji is deeper red than the standard Fuji. Its taste is sweet with almost no acidity, and crispy and juicy in texture.
Parentage: Red Delicious & Virginia Ralls Janet (Ralls Genet/Jennet)
Availability: October - August
Usage: With a spicy sweet flavor, it’s perfect for desserts.