If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, the fall season just got sweeter.

Read how this year’s top varieties add crunch to a healthy diet.

Did you know?

’Tis the season

health facts about our favorite fruit:

Most of the apple’s health benefits are found in the skin.

Check your store or farmers market for these current favorites. While all are great

for snacks or salads, read below for the best ways to enjoy them.

1. A great source of fiber

2. Good for digestive and heart health

3. High in immune-boosting vitamin C

benefits are found in the skin.

Fuji

Flavor: Sweet and firm

Best for: Baking, juicing

Try it: With Brie

Gala

Flavor: Crisp, juicy

and very sweet

Best for: Cooking, juicing

Try it: Dried into chips

Granny Smith

Flavor: Very tart

Best for: Baking,

cooking, juicing

Try it: In a savory

bread stuffing

Honeycrisp

Flavor: Very crisp with

mild honey sweetness

Best for: Baking

Try it: In pancakes

for snacks or salads, read below for the best ways to enjoy them.

Fuji

for snacks or salads, read below for the best these current favorites. While all are great

for snacks or salads, read below for the best

Gala

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How ’bout them

apples?

Delicious: Red vs. Golden

Despite having similar names, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples

are not closely related.

Pink Lady

Flavor: Crisp with a

mellow sweetness

Best for: Cooking, juicing

Try it: Juiced with

carrots and ginger

Braeburn

Flavor: Crisp, juicy

and spicy-sweet

Best for: Baking

Try it: Chopped

in oatmeal

Jazz

Flavor: Tart-sweet and

very crunchy

Best for: Baking

Try it: Grilled on pizza

Jonagold

Flavor: Crispy with a

honey-tart flavor

Best for: Baking, cooking

Try it: For dessert

with vanilla ice cream

Red

Flavor: Mildly sweet

Best for: Snacking

Golden

Flavor: Rich and custardy

Best for: Baking

Pink Lady

Flavor: Crisp with a

Braeburn

Flavor: Crisp, juicy

carrots and ginger

Jazz

From the expert“Apples are one of my favorite fruits because of their versatility and convenience. I often bring apples for a snack on the go — they don't require refrigeration or utensils, and are a filling, sweet snack with many health benefits.” — Kendra Grinde-Busalacchi, registered dietitian with Sharp Grossmont Hospital

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Delicious and Golden Deliciousare not closely related.

Red Golden