BC Apple Varieties

Ambrosia

  • Sweet

  • Honeyed

  • Crisp

  • Juicy 

Best for: slicing ahead of time, lunchboxes, and people who don’t like tart apples.

Pairs with: caramel dip and salads.

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Gala

  • Pear-like

  • Sweet

  • Crisp

  • Delicate 

Best for: kids’ snacks, lunchboxes, and unsweetened applesauce, since it’s sweet enough on its own.

Pairs with: mild cheeses like brie or havarti, and peanut butter.

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Honeycrisp

  • Ripe apple

  • Candy-like

  • Crunchy

  • Juicy 

Best for: eating fresh and whole, where the crunch matters most. It’s the apple people buy for the bite.

Pairs with: aged cheddar, charcuterie boards, and fall salads.

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McIntosh

  • A Canadian classic

  • Sweet-tart, juicy, tender

Spartan

  • A BC Classic

  • Sweet-tart, crisp, juicy

Pink Lady

  • Sweet-tart & refreshing

  • Tangy, crisp, firm

Fuji

  • Naturally sweet

  • Very sweet, crisp, juicy

Granny Smith

  • The tart one/The classic baking apple

  • Bright, tart, crisp