Apple Guide
Canadian orchards offer a wide variety of apples to enjoy. Whether savoured in our premium quality juice, your pies or for an everyday snack, these apples are worth biting into. Learn more about these great varieties!
Paula Red
You may think you’re biting into a McIntosh, but it might actually be a Paula Red! These two varieties share similarities, even if the Paula Red has its own unique look.
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Tart
Picking
End of August
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Empire
The Empire packs a punch with its beautiful dark red skin and firm flesh. Delightfully crisp and resistant to bruising, it’s perfect for a snack!
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Tart
Picking
Beginning of October
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Vista Bella
The Vista Bella has a bright greenish-yellow skin that turns to red when exposed to the sun. Under all that colour is a clear, crisp and very juicy flesh that has notes of raspberry.
Firmness
Soft
Taste
Fairly sweet
Picking
Mid-August
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Spartan
The Spartan is definitely your friend in the kitchen: ultra-firm, just sweet enough and hardy. This plump apple keeps its shape once cooked.
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Fairly sweet
Picking
Third week of September
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McIntosh
The beautiful and very popular McIntosh is recognized for its sweet and plentiful juice. Perfect for applesauce or for the lunch box, it truly deserves its celebrity status.
Firmness
Fairly crisp
Taste
Fairly sweet
Picking
Mid-September
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Cortland
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Fairly sweet
Picking
Beginning of October
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Sunrise
Featuring a beautiful light yellow colour and red stripes, it’s easy to see why this apple was given such a sunny name.
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Sweet
Picking
Last two weeks of August
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Honeycrisp
The name suits it perfectly; the Honeycrisp has a sweet almost honey-like taste with just the right amount of crunch.
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Sweet
Picking
End of September
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Gala
The Gala may look dainty with its delicate striped skin, but it’s actually quite robust, making it ideal for snacking.
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Sweet
Picking
Mid-September
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Red Delicious
The name says it all, it’s an absolute delight to bite into one of these slender apples with its bright colour, crunchy texture and very sweet taste.
Firmness
Crisp
Taste
Sweet
Picking
Mid-October
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Ambrosia
The Ambrosia apple stands out at the market with its pretty pink hue.
Firmness
Fairly crisp
Taste
Sweet
Picking
Mid-October
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