Apples are the perfect fruit for all kinds of delicious baked goods, from pies and cakes to tarts and turnovers. But not all ...

New apple varieties like SnapDragon and Cosmic Crisp are poised to take over supermarket shelves, according to experts.

USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

Apple varieties number into the thousands with different types preferred for eating, making juice and cider, baking and processing. Growers are constantly experimenting with new varieties.

Apples are big business for states like Washington, New York and Michigan. Find out which varieties are best for eating, cooking, cider and more.

Envy apples are slow to brown after cutting, so they work well in salads and sliced on a cheese plate. Their skin is relatively thick compared to other varieties, so baking with them is only ...