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Just did a CTRL-F and I am shocked nobody is talking about the magnificent McIntosh. Does the rest of the world (outside of Canada) not get them? The fruit has

Just did a CTRL-F and I am shocked nobody is talking about the magnificent McIntosh. Does the rest of the world (outside of Canada) not get them? The fruit has red and green skin, a tart flavour, and tender white flesh, which ripens in late September. They've converted many, many people from other variants...

sevensor 2y ago
A great variety that we can get in season where I live in the US. I think they don’t keep or transport well, and they’re mostly only available at farm stands around here.
echelon 2y ago
No offense, just a joke - one of the ranking sites has a humorous appraisal of McIntoshes: https://applerankings.com/ https://applerankings.com/
dekhn 2y ago
Macoun and Mcintosh define apples for me- from a pic-ur-own stand in new england. I would eat so many that my teeth started to feel sensitive from the acidity.
slothtrop 2y ago
They are so mealy. The flavor is nice, but I hate the texture. Empire apples have a similar tart flavor, but with a crisp flesh similar to a golden or red delicious.
- nearbuy 2y ago
  If it was mealy, it was probably improperly stored or grown in too warm weather. They aren't normally mealy. They're more tender and less crisp than Honeycrisp and have a pleasant texture.
  - slothtrop 2y ago
    I'm referring to whatever texture Macintosh usually have. It's not pleasant to me.
    - nearbuy 2y ago
      You're likely not getting good McIntosh apples in your area. The texture should be similar to a typical apple, but not as crisp as Honeycrisp. A slice of McIntosh should snap if you try to bend it.
      - slothtrop 2y ago
        I'm not going to repeat myself at this point.
darepublic 2y ago
I like McIntosh apples they are a favorite of mine but I've been having them since I was a kid and I'm pretty sure it's nostalgia and familiarity that makes me always pick it
bpye 2y ago
I never had a McIntosh whilst living in the UK but since moving to BC they've become a firm favourite.

sevensor 2y ago

A great variety that we can get in season where I live in the US. I think they don’t keep or transport well, and they’re mostly only available at farm stands around here.

echelon 2y ago

No offense, just a joke - one of the ranking sites has a humorous appraisal of McIntoshes: https://applerankings.com/ https://applerankings.com/

dekhn 2y ago

Macoun and Mcintosh define apples for me- from a pic-ur-own stand in new england. I would eat so many that my teeth started to feel sensitive from the acidity.

slothtrop 2y ago

They are so mealy. The flavor is nice, but I hate the texture. Empire apples have a similar tart flavor, but with a crisp flesh similar to a golden or red delicious.

nearbuy 2y ago
If it was mealy, it was probably improperly stored or grown in too warm weather. They aren't normally mealy. They're more tender and less crisp than Honeycrisp and have a pleasant texture.
- slothtrop 2y ago
  I'm referring to whatever texture Macintosh usually have. It's not pleasant to me.
  - nearbuy 2y ago
    You're likely not getting good McIntosh apples in your area. The texture should be similar to a typical apple, but not as crisp as Honeycrisp. A slice of McIntosh should snap if you try to bend it.
    - slothtrop 2y ago
      I'm not going to repeat myself at this point.

darepublic 2y ago

I like McIntosh apples they are a favorite of mine but I've been having them since I was a kid and I'm pretty sure it's nostalgia and familiarity that makes me always pick it

bpye 2y ago

I never had a McIntosh whilst living in the UK but since moving to BC they've become a firm favourite.