Living on the west coast (San Francisco Bay Area), we have many different varieties of apples, but not most of the varieties that you and the commenters have mentioned. We may have some that you do not have. Walking into a local Trader Joe's recently I found the following varieties: Lucy Rose, Smitten, Opal, Sweet Tango, Rave, Envy, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Gala. Other stores have other varieties in their choices. Also, it seemed like most commenters were talking only about tastes. I want a firm apple that will hold its shape in baking in addition to a great taste. I would think that most people don't want an apple sauce pie.

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