Thank you to everyone who replied with their top choice(s). And even though @warren kept his favorite close to his chest, I appreciate his prudent advice on practicing moderation. 
Apples
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Sorry 'bout that! I like them sweet. The good old "Red Delicious" is my old standby,
Pink ladies, Granny Smith's, and the tart little crab apples are my favorites.
Koru apples. They are a cross between a Fuji and a Braeburn apple and are heavenly.
I see lots that I haven't heard of, and several that are tasty to my palate as well.
I started a little "orchard" about 5 years ago and although it's mostly decoration, I'm trimming and doing what I can to get them all to be producers. 4 of my trees are apple. One each of Arkansas Black, Fuji, Macintosh, & Granny Smith.
I used to like plain old red apples as a kid but they became tasteless to me - of course they're all via mega-store chains so not really fair on determining good quality flavor. I should travel to some of the orchards in AR and see what I can find.
As far as the sugar, it's not all "equal". Sugar from fruit comes with it's own "mop" of insoluble fiber and has different effects on the body than what most people should worry about in their total (processed) sugar consumption.
I started a little "orchard" about 5 years ago and although it's mostly decoration, I'm trimming and doing what I can to get them all to be producers. 4 of my trees are apple. One each of Arkansas Black, Fuji, Macintosh, & Granny Smith.
I used to like plain old red apples as a kid but they became tasteless to me - of course they're all via mega-store chains so not really fair on determining good quality flavor. I should travel to some of the orchards in AR and see what I can find.
As far as the sugar, it's not all "equal". Sugar from fruit comes with it's own "mop" of insoluble fiber and has different effects on the body than what most people should worry about in their total (processed) sugar consumption.
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You know how apples can turn brown rather quickly when exposed to the air?
Cookies don’t do that.
Cookies don’t do that.
You just can't beat a good Cox's Orange Pippin or Golden Russet.....2 old English varieties that are held in high regard over here.
When I lived on the farm I planted about 30 old Cornish varieties as maidens....I hear they're doing very well now about 25 years on.
Regards,
Jay.
When I lived on the farm I planted about 30 old Cornish varieties as maidens....I hear they're doing very well now about 25 years on.
Regards,
Jay.
Old thread revived...LOL!
I like an occasional apple but would prefer them small and suitable for a snack and not the size to feed a small family.
I like an occasional apple but would prefer them small and suitable for a snack and not the size to feed a small family.
I grew up in an area with numerous apple orchards and my favorites are Macintosh and Northern Spy. The former makes the best apple pie, especially fresh from the tree. I remember Spy apples getting to the size of grapefruit, they matured late in the year we usually got a couple of bushel in November.
There are some pick your own orchards in the mountains of NC. Some of them have a variety called Stayman Winesap. They are crisp (and stay that way even when super ripe) but are not super sweet. Not as tart as a granny smith, but not super sweet either.