I like Pink Lady or Arkansas Black or Granny Smith, Rome Beauty or MacIntosh, and Fuji. Like Pamela in Florida, those of us living in southern California don’t get the same varieties as people in northern regions. Sometimes we get lesser known types at our farmers’ market, but not always. That’s why I have so many substitutions on my list. I try to balance tartess, texture, and sweetness. I actually like to include an apple that breaks down more, like the Rome Beauty or Macs. They help provide a “creamy” texture along side the distinct apple slices of the firm varieties.

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