Ida Red apples are a Michigan classic. Round, shiny, and bright red, they resemble their parent variety, Jonathan. Their bright-white flesh is crisp and firm, delivering a juicy, tangy bite.
Ida Red is best known as an excellent cooking and baking apple. Its flesh has high solids, which helps it hold its shape and texture in pies and brings body to applesauce. It also stores well, so keep a few on hand for whenever the baking mood strikes.
Fun fact: A 2005 study found Ida Red to be one of three apple varieties with the highest antioxidant levels.
