Reading this has really got me going. Wish I had room for an apple tree or three. As it is, there are two or three places locally that grow heirloom apples for sale. I buy boxes of them until the end of season.
Spitzenberg makes lovely fresh eating and an outstanding pie. If you have an boring apples, combine them with some Spitzenbergs.
Ashmead's Kernel is excellent. I'm afraid I don't remember all the varieties I have been able to try. My favorite is still MacIntosh for fresh eating.
Any of the Delicious variations are best, in my opinion, in the Yakima Valley of eastern Washington. If you are ever up that way, give them a try fresh. Excellent.
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