McIntosh
| Juice | For baking | To crunch | Cider | Availability: Year-round |
The McIntosh is an excellent apple for chewing and compote. It is preferred for its abundant, sweet juice. This variety remains very popular with Quebec consumers. Quebec, with its cool autumns, offers exceptional conditions for this variety.
This variety was discovered in Ontario and introduced to orchards in 1836.
Fruit
- Croquant
- Juicy
- Moderately acidic
- Medium sweet
- Aromatic
Crunchy / juicy / early
Vista Bella
Crisp / firm / early
Jersey Mac
Crunchy / sweet / early
Sunrise
Crunchy / juicy / acidic
Paulare
Crunchy / juicy / medium acidity
Lobo
Yellow / sweet / crunchy / spicy
Ginger Gold
Crunchy / juicy / aromatic
McIntosh
Exceptional taste / very crunchy / juicy
Honeycrisp
Very crunchy / very sweet / aromatic
Gala
Crunchy / semi-acidic / fairly sweet
Spartan
Crunchy / sweet / non-browning
Cortland
Crunchy / sweet / firm
Empire
Crunchy / firm / very slightly fruity
Primgold
Crunchy / juicy / sweet
Rosinette
Crunchy / fragrant / unusual taste
Passionata
Juicy / Sweet / Low acidity
Delicious red
Crunchy / juicy / aromatic / honey taste
Ambrosia
Juicy / Sweet / Aromatic