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Which apple, which recipe? Our primer explains all

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Apples work well in sweet and savory dishes, the key is knowing which variety to select.

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Apples work well in sweet and savory dishes, the key is knowing which variety to select.

Associated Press

Apples work well in sweet and savory dishes, the key is knowing which variety to select.

Associated Press

Apples work well in sweet and savory dishes, the key is knowing which variety to select.

Associated Press

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During the last decade, the number of apple varieties has exploded, with heirlooms and "club" varieties — apples essentially licensed to only a specific group of growers and marketers — tumbling into the bins at farm stands and supermarkets. And apple taste, texture, acidity, sweetness and response to being cooked can vary dramatically from one variety to another.

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