Here in Michigan we use Macs and spy apples. . My Grandma always used spy apples. I do not like a mushy or firm pie and these apples seem to work best. I do not have available all the apples you have in Vermont but have recently found an orchard in Midland, Michigan that has many of the old varieties. I make applesauce from Macintosh and snow apples.If the snows are not available I use the Jonathons. I am going to have to come to Vermont in the Fall and try some of your apples. For eating apples I prefer Macs, however my husband is from the NW and thinks the tang of the Michigan Macs is too strong and prefers Galas.

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