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RECOMMENDED USES
FOR WASHINGTON APPLES

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Variety

Flavor,
Texture

Fresh &
Salads

Pie

Sauce

Baking

Freezing

Season

Fuji, a popular flavorful appleFuji
Sweet-Spicy, Crisp
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
*
Year-round

Gala apples, sweet, crisp and earlyGala
Sweet Crisp
Very Good
Good
Very Good
Good
*
Aug.-
Mar.

Ginger Gold an early season appleGinger Gold

 Sweet, Crisp, Juicy and Tangy
Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
?
mid-
Aug.-Oct.

Golden Delicious a delightful standby appleGolden Delicious
Sweet, Tender
Very Good
Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good

Year-round

Granny Smith, a tart crisp appleGranny Smith
Tart Crisp
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Year-round

Jonagold applesJonagold
Sweet-Tart
Crisp
Very Good
Very Good
Good
Very Good
*
Sept.-April

Red Delicious, the classic Washington apple!Red Delicious
Sweet Crisp
Excellent
Fair
Fair
Not Recommended
Fair
Year-round
Winter Banana Winter Banana apple - Winter Banana is an heirloom apple that is very good both cooked and fresh.
* New variety still in testing
Source: Washington Apple Commission, FruitFromWashington.com

RECOMMENDED USES
FOR WASHINGTON PEARS

Variety

Flavor,
Texture

Fresh &
Salads

Pie

Sauce

Baking

Freezing

Season

Asian Pear
- Hosui
Rich flavor, moderate brandy aroma, copious juice, crunchy, dense, crisp texture, low acidity (taste test winner)
Excellent (peeled)
Good
Fair
Good
Better pickled than in jams or jellies
Oct-Feb

Bosc
Russet skinned, if patiently ripened rich complex flavor almost nutty with suggestion of vanilla and spice, syrupy juice, highest sugar content of all
Excellent
Excellent - holds shape
Very Good
Excellent - holds shape
Good
Sep-March

d’ Anjou,
Red
Highly colored, melting lemony flavor, little sharp, smooth, fine texture, high juice content
Very Good
Very
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Sep-March

 

Harvest Seasons and Availability of Washington Apples and Pears

 

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