Perfect fried apple slices sitting next to a pork chop are
probably Red Romes. These superb cooking apples retain their
shape beautifully as well as their tart flavor. This old time
variety originated in Ohio in 1816 but is widely grown in
New York State.

What’s
It Like?

• Mildly
  tart

• Firm,
  greenish white flesh

Best
Uses

• Excellent
  for sauce, baking and pies

• Good
  for salad and freezing

Special
Hint

• Combine
  Red Romes with a sweet apple such as Golden Delicious
  for tasty applesauce.

Availability

• Late
  October through September