Seasonal Eats for Fall: Apple Varieties for Baking and Eating

Whether they’re coated in caramel, pressed into a cider, or baked into a delicious pie, there is no denying that apples are a staple for the fall season. At Foodtown, our produce aisles are stocked with a colorful array of apples. Many of our supermarkets even offer locally grown options! While all varieties are certainly delicious, it can be overwhelming to distinguish which are best for baking and which are best to be eaten as is. Whether you’re shopping to prepare for fall baking or simply stocking up on this favorite lunchtime snack, here’s everything you need to know about fall apple varieties.

Which Apples are Harvested in the Fall?

The tri-state region is home to many apple orchards, making Foodtown’s selection among the best. During your next visit to your nearest Foodtown grocery store, keep an eye out for the following seasonal varieties, which are extra flavorful at this time of year:

Apple Variety	Color	Flavor	Texture
Fuji	Mostly red with some green spots	Sweet-tart	Crisp and crunchy
Gala	Speckled with red-orange and yellow	Slight floral sweetness	Thin skin and crisp flesh
Golden Delicious	Yellow-green with darker green specs	Sweet	Tender skin and with slightly crisp bite
Granny Smith	Bright green	Tart and tangy	Firm skin and crisp flesh
Red Delicious	Bright red	Slightly bitter skin with mildly sweet flesh	Crisp bite with a soft flesh
McIntosh	Bright red with spots of bright green	Sweet-tart	Tender skin and flesh
Cripps Pink (Pink Lady)	Red with blush pink spots	Sweet-tart	Firm flesh with a crisp skin
Honeycrisp	Streaked with pink-red and yellow-green	Very sweet	Crisp and juicy

At Foodtown supermarkets, you’ll find a large selection of apples for your enjoyment. Between our impressive prices and the savings found in our Weekly Circular, you’ll have no problem stocking up for fall baking and snacking.