Mcintosh
| | : | Slightly tart, red, great for eating, okay for cooking. |
Granny Smith
| | : | Green, crunchy, sweet/tart, great for eating or cooking.Originally from Australia, now grown in America. |
 | | : | Crisp, red, good for eating, okay for cooking (except for use as baked apples), great for applesauce, does not store well. |
Red Delicious
| | : | Large, sweet, tender, can be mushy, better for eating than cooking. |
Rome Beauty
| | : | Tender, red, can be mealy, perfect for use as baked apples. |