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Varieties
of Fresh Apples Grown At Croix Farm Orchard.We Have
Your Favorites!
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Variety
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Harvest Time (approx.)
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Usage*
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Whitney Crab
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Mid August
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5
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State Fair
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Mid August
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1,2,3
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Beacon
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Late August
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1,2,3
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Paula Red
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Late August
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1,3,2
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Zestar
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Early September
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1,3
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Chestnut Crab
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Early September
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1,5
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McIntosh
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Early to Mid September
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1,2,3,4
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Cortland
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Mid September
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1,2,3,4,6
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NW Greening
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Early September
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2,3
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Lakeland
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Early September
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1,2,3
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Gala
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Late September
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1
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Sweet 16
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Mid to Late September
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1,2,3
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Honey Crisp
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Late September
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1,2,3
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Haralson
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Late September to Early October
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1,2,3,4
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Honey Gold
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Late September to Early October
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1,3
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Regent
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Early October
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1,2
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Connell Red
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Early October
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1,6
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Golden Russet
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Early October
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1,6
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Fireside
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Mid October
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1,4,6
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Keepsake
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Late October
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1,2,3
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*Usage: 1. Eating, 2. Pie, 3. Sauce,
4. Baking, 5. Pickles, 6. Salad
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Apple
Facts
- Store
apples in plastic bags or covered container
in the refrigerator
- Apples
keep best at approximately 32° - 40°
- Preparing
sliced apples with ascorbic acid prevents browning
- Sliced
apples may be frozen for later use
- Six
to eight medium to large sized apples are used
to make one 9" apple pie
Quick
Favorites
- Fresh,
healthful eating -No preparation needed!
- Baked
Apple - Core, add brown sugar and cinnamon to
taste. Microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Applebutter
- Peel, core, cut in quarters, and cook in microwave
until soft. Add cinnamon and sugar to taste.
Cook in crock pot overnight, or 8 hours.
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