Ida Red    

Availability: Oct. - June

Uses: Fresh and Baked

Flavor: Sweet-Tart

Introduced in 1942, Ida Red is a cross between Jonathan and Wagener apples, developed by the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station. It has a tangy flavor like the Jonathan, but is larger. Bright red skin surrounds the white flesh, which is crisp and juicy. Ida Red’s are excellent for baking, as well as snacking.