Savor the old-fashioned goodness of baked apples, especially
Idareds, which hold their shape perfectly and look beautiful
on the table. Developed in Idaho, it’s a cross between two
old time NY apples, Jonathan and Wagener, first raised in
Penn Yan in 1791.
What’s
It Like?
Sweetly
tart
Juicy
Firm
pale yellow-green flesh, sometimes tinted rosy pink
Best
Uses
Excellent
for sauce, cooking, baking and pies
Good
for eating, salads and freezing
Special
Hint
Idareds
make a beautiful pink applesauce. Cook the apples with
the skins on and strain the sauce to get the best pink
color.
