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ProfessorGAC

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2. I Wanted Something Different

Reply to QED (Reply #1)

Sun Jan 25, 2026, 10:47 AM

Jan 25

I'm not a pear fan, and peach supply is iffy this time of year, though I noticed digital coupons for both peaches & nectarines yesterday.
But, with 4 apples & 2 mangos left, I didn't buy them.
I don't bake, so I wouldn't know if the PL apples are good for baking. But, there terrific as a stand-alone bite.
Another tip: following Alton Brown's suggestion, I put a little salt on apples when eating them. Makes a huge difference.
Huge improvement on melon, too.

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Trying Some New Apples [View all] ProfessorGAC Jan 25 OP

Thanks for the suggestion QED Jan 25 #1

I Wanted Something Different ProfessorGAC Jan 25 #2

All apples bake just fine, with minor adjustments, using larger or smaller chunks, adding sugar or other fruit. marble falls Jan 25 #5

We have been somewhat stuck on Cosmic Crisps rurallib Jan 25 #3

They are my all time favorite apple. Crunchy, juicy, and not too sweet. Nt Phoenix61 Jan 25 #6

Me too - they taste like KT2000 Jan 25 #8

Personally, I find bourbon to be the tastiest of snacks. ... marble falls Jan 25 #4

How about Gravensteins? KT2000 Jan 25 #9

There's a list of over 100 heirloom varietals not seen in groceries since the late fifties. We are poorer for it. marble falls Jan 25 #11

Snapdragon apples are the best I've ever tasted Wicked Blue Jan 25 #7

I used to buy Breaburn apples but haven't seen any lately. After trying Cosmic Crisp doc03 Jan 25 #10

Braeburns, another "rare" varietal these days. Don't get me started on cider. marble falls Jan 25 #12

I read that the Cosmic Crisp was developed doc03 Jan 25 #13

I like sweet apples so I get the honeybee kind. Rizen Jan 27 #14