How you like them apples?
Connecticut apples by the numbers ‼️
🍎 300 apple producers
🍏 1,917 acres of land
🍎 > 575,000 bushels of apples harvested each year
🍏 Estimated $12 million in annual revenue across the state!
What kind of apples do I need? A quick guide below…
Baking
Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Cortland
Pro tip: mix sweet and tart apples in your apple pies & crisps for a more complex flavor!
Eating Fresh/Raw
McIntosh, Red Delicious, Macoun
Pro tip: add sliced apples to your charcuterie boards this fall!
The four most popular apples in Connecticut are:
McIntosh: the quintessential and super versatile New England apple! Historically the most widely planted variety in the state; eat raw or use for apple sauce.
Honeycrisp: prized for its crisp, juicy texture. Eat these bad boys fresh off the tree.
Cortland: a McIntosh relative that resists browning, making it a favorite for salads and fruit platters.
Macoun: a New England regional favorite, often described as a "better McIntosh," mainly enjoyed fresh off the tree.
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