1. Red Delicious

Color: Skin–Bright red with a striped or spotted skin; Flesh – Creamy white

Shape: Conical or heart-shaped 

Taste: Mildly sweet and juicy

Uses: In salads, cider, and as a garnish in burgers and sandwiches,

2. Gala

Color: Skin – Light red with pinkish-orange stripes and bright yellow undertones;Flesh–white, cream or pale yellow

Shape: Conical

Taste: Mildly sweet

Uses: In salads, snacking, cider, and as a garnish

3. Fuji

Color: Skin–Deep red with flushes of pink against a yellowish-green background;Flesh – Dull white

Shape: Conical

Taste: Sweet and juicy

Uses: In salads, coleslaws, pies, sauces, and cider

4.Pink Lady.

Color: Skin – Pinkishred body with yellowish-green stripes; Flesh– Yellowish-white

Shape: Round

Taste: Sweet and tart

Uses: In salads, sauces, pies, cider, baking, and freezing

5. Granny Smith

Color: Skin – Light green; Flesh – White

Shape:  Round

Taste:  Subtly sweet with tart and acidic flavor

Uses: In salads and pies

6. Golden Delicious

Color: Skin –Yellowish-green; Flesh –White, cream or pale yellow

Shape: Conical, oblong 

 Taste: Sweet

Uses: In salads, applesauce, apple butter, pies, and cider