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.