"The not-so-humble apple is one of the world's most varied fruits, with more than 7,500 known varieties worldwide. Around 2,500 of these grow in the United States, and 100 are grown commercially - a far cry from the few banana options that you'll find available in stores. Apples are an incredibly versatile fruit, starring as a key ingredient in juice, cider, baked dishes, and applesauce. And while it shines in so many recipes, it's also a great snack straight off the tree."
"With so many options to consider, picking the right apple means selecting a variety that suits a particular use rather than looking for a one-size-fits-all fruit. For snacking, you'll want a firm yet juicy choice with plenty of flavor and a balance of sweetness and acidity. Bonus points if the apple has thin skin for easy munching. From popular apple varieties you'll find in any supermarket to lesser known options worth seeking out, here are some of our favorite apples for a quick snack."
"Voted the United Kingdom's "Tastiest Apple" a whopping eight times, the Jazz is hard to overlook when it comes to choosing a snack. This hybrid was originally created in New Zealand and is known for its sweet flesh with a distinct pear flavor. It has a firmness that makes it better for slicing than biting into directly, but it still has the juiciness needed for a good snacking apple."
Apples include more than 7,500 known varieties worldwide, with about 2,500 growing in the United States and roughly 100 grown commercially. The fruit serves many culinary roles, appearing in juice, cider, baked dishes, and applesauce, and also functions well as a fresh snack. Selecting an apple depends on intended use rather than a single universal choice. Ideal snacking apples are firm yet juicy, flavorful, balanced between sweetness and acidity, and often have thin skin for easier munching. Specific varieties offer distinct traits: Jazz provides sweet, pear-like flavor and juiciness, while heirloom Red Delicious can be crunchy and classic-tasting.
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