Cortland Apples
Cortland: “Applesauce Princess” We call Cortland the “applesauce princess.” This cross of McIntosh and Ben Davis is sweet with a hint of tartness. It is a juicy and has a tender, snow white flesh. Excellent for eating, salads, and sauce. Good for freezing. Cortland apples are wonderful for kabobs, fruit plates and garnishes because they […]
Honeycrisp Apples
Honeycrisp: “Fall Favorite” The most sought-after apple currently is Honeycrisp. This newer apple is known for its superb flavor and crispness. Developed in Minnesota, it grows best in Northern climates. We have several of our own Honeycrisp apple trees here at Tuttles, but we find that the Honeycrisp variety performs especially well further north in […]
Jonathan Apples
Jonathan: “The Children’s Apple” Jonathan apples are a favorite at Tuttle Orchards both with the thousands of school kids who visit, as well as being the apple used in our famous caramel apples. Jonathan has come a long way since its discovery in Ulster Count, New York, in the early 1800s. Within a hundred years […]
Crimson Crisp Apples
Crimson Crisp: “Sweet-Tart Favorite” This beautiful pure crimson red apple was developed in cooperation between the University of New Jersey, Purdue University and The University of Illinois in the early 1970s and released in 2005. True to its name this apple has crisp, light yellow flesh, which is firm, dense and juicy and has a […]
Pixie Crunch Apples
Pixie Crunch: “Mini Honeycrisp” Pixie Crunch apples are smaller apple with an outsized flavor and wonderful crispness which make it perfect for snacking. Pixie crunch are just as crispy as a Honeycrisp with a delicious, complex flavor that balances sugar and acid content. Pixie crunch was developed beginning in 1971 in a program involving Purdue, […]