There are over 7,500 apple varieties around the world (and counting), each with its own unique history, spanning heirloom apples that have withstood the test of time and new types of apples coming ...

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.

heirloom apples bring a depth with which modern varieties cannot compete. So this fall, head to your local farmer’s market and experience this season’s bounty in a new way.

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