Cortland

Picture a fresh fruit cup featuring beautiful, snow-white apples. It’s likely made with Cortland, New York’s very best salad apple. This great, all-purpose apple was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva in 1898.

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Sweet, with a hint of tartness
Juicy
Tender, snow-white flesh

Best Uses

Excellent for eating, salads, sauces, pies and baking
Good for freezing

Special Hint

Cortland apples are wonderful for kabobs, fruit plates and garnishes because they don’t turn brown quickly when cut.

Availability

September through April