Oct 21, 2025 - News
These are California's top apples
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With prime apple-picking season behind us, the local supply at farmers markets and grocery stores will have to do for fall recipes.
- The top apples produced in California are Gala, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious.
State of play: California is one of the nation's top apple growing states, and is forecast to produce nearly 4 million bushels during the 2025-26 season, according to USApple, an industry group.
- This means what we grow here helps determine what's available on store shelves around the country.
💭 Kate's thought bubble: I tragically became allergic to apples in my early 20s and life hasn't been the same since.
- Thankfully, I can eat them if they're cooked, so I have to settle for apple pie and crisp (bummer). Those treats are obviously best when made with Granny Smith.