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Cortland
Spot it Medium to large,
round to conical, with shiny
skin that’s usually striped
or blushed red and green.
Taste it Since their flesh
doesn’t brown quickly,
they’re great for slicing
and adding to salads. Also
delicious for snacking or
to star in apple pie.
Honeycrisp
Spot it Large, with skin
that’s bright red with a yellow
background.
Taste it Firm, but still juicy
and sweet, their crispness
means they’ll hold up well in a
salad and make a perfect snack.
eat fresh: apples
Here are five of our favourite apples,
picked right here in Atlantic Canada
Gala
Spot it Small to medium in
size, they’re streaked with bright
orange and red and have a golden
background.
Taste it With a mild flavour
and soft texture, they break down
well in an applesauce and make a
less-firm filling for an apple pie.
McIntosh
Spot it Medium and round, they have
red skin with a tinge of green.
Taste it Crispy, juicy and with a tart-sweet
flavour, these apples are excellent for eating
out-of-hand and perfect for applesauce.
CHOOSE
ATLANTIC
Look for this Choose Atlantic
symbol on more than 2,000 products,
including these apples. It’s our
guarantee they’re fresh, flavourful
and grown by local producers.
health notes
High in vitamin C and a good source of fibre,
apples are also fat- and cholesterol-free. One
medium apple counts as a full fruit serving,
according to Canada’s Food Guide.
Red Delicious
Spot it
Bright and blushed red
with five distinctive
bumps at the base.
Taste it
Ultra-sweet, these
apples are an excellent
choice for snacking.
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