Apple Temptation

[mizarchivist]

I just cut open my first Macoun this season. Until last year, I had no idea they existed. They are entirely my favorite apple, ever. I love fall

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[lizzielizzie.livejournal.com]

haha, i feel the same way about cortlands. :-D

[sweetmmeblue.livejournal.com]

You went apple picking with us last year right?

Want to go again?

I need to get canning jars and make apple butter with the apples we have.

[mizarchivist]

Sure, we should do that :)

[beah.livejournal.com]

I feel the same way about Honeycrisps, which I discovered last year. They are super-hard to find around here, and I only got to eat the one I bought to test out before they disappeared. Now I'm looking *everywhere* for them, and will buy a zillion for pie and sauce and stuffing myself with raw. They are ohmighod good.

[mizarchivist]

Next week when I go to Wilson Farm, I'll let you know if they're there.

[desiringsubject.livejournal.com]

They are bluegargantua's favorite apple. He generally has a line on where they are.

[ayalanya.livejournal.com]

mine too! i almost want to go apple picking this year just to get a few macouns.

I'm helpful

[mizarchivist]

They're at Wilson Farm now in case you want an easy fix :)

Re: I'm helpful

[ayalanya.livejournal.com]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*pant pant pant*

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cool. thank you. :)

[anotherjen.livejournal.com]

I have been crazy for macouns for years. I also like winesap, but hardly ever see them. Damn my high-falutin' apple tastes.

[mizarchivist]

My Arizona uncle is fond of Winesaps- Apparently they're much more common in Ohio. I'd certainly heard of them before now, but not actively looked for them, so I found out early September is way too early no matter what state you're in. Ah well. I tried. I'm told I'm very trying.

[sauergeek.livejournal.com]

For a large assortment of apple varieties, check out the pick-your-own or the farm store at Cider Hill Farm (http://www.ciderhill.com/) in Amesbury. I make a pilgrimage there every year to get my supply of Northern Spy baking apples. That, and for their yummy, fresh-out-of-the-deep-fat cider donuts.

[mizarchivist]

Donuts... *drool*

[desiringsubject.livejournal.com]

Everytime I've had winesaps recently they've sucked. I used to love them, but I keep getting not very good ones. Wah!

[tisana.livejournal.com]

Mmm...Macouns. Favorites. Yep yep. Ever.

[desiringsubject.livejournal.com]

Macouns, YES! Also, I just had my first "Ginger gold" this year from Milton, NY via the Alewife Whole Foods. I was afraid from the "gold" tag that they'd have the cloying sweetness of a delicious or even a jonagold, but no, they were wonderful and crisp and just a bit tart. For a sweet apple I love Empires. Cortands I like but only when fresh fresh fresh but I love how they keep their shape when you bake them.

BTW, my grandfather and count back 12 generations from there farmed apples in NYS. Does it show?

[mizarchivist]

BTW, my grandfather and count back 12 generations from there farmed apples in NYS. Does it show?
Only in the best possible way, darlin'