Esopus Spitzenburg

Originated in Esopus, Ulster County, NY around 1800. A bright red apple with yellow dots.

Empire

Cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh. White flesh. (Mary Leadbeater Strack’s favorite eating apple.)

Elstar

Cross between Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie, developed in the Netherlands in the 1950s and introduced to America in 1972. Very popular in Europe. Yellow fruit with light red striping. Firm cream-colored flesh, sweet-tart taste.

Earligold

Developed recently on the US west coast by a Dr. Harvey. Similar to a Golden Delicious, ripening earlier.

Cox Orange Pippin

Originated in England in early 1800s, considered one of the finest dessert apples in Britain. Sweet and juicy with a delicate flavor.