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Fall into Organics, it's Apple Season in Idaho!

written by

Pamela Rozsa

posted on

October 5, 2023

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Did you know that Cliff's Market in Caldwell, Idaho carries more than ten varieties of Organic Apples, many of which are grown right in our own backyard of Southwest Idaho! It's true! For more than 100 years, apple growers have cultivated premier varieties of apple crops right here in South West Idaho and for more than 25 years Cliff's has carried a variety of these local and organic Idaho favorites! 

In fact, Cliff's Country Market is known for their Organic Produce and carries a huge selection of your favorite local, organically grown apples in store (some all year long)! 

So, remember, when the leaves begin to turn golden and the air starts to feel crisp (like our apples), Cliff's houses over 10 Organic Apple varieties and, add to that our local apple selection, many of them are grown right here in Southwest Idaho between the Payette and the Snake River Valley; we are literally transformed into your premier apple outlet!!  

While we are sure you will prefer to simply come in store and purchase to eat an organic apple, you might also want to know more about these special Organic Apples and why we are committed to bringing in such a wide variety of these tasty treats, the Food You Can Trust at Cliff's Country Market! Read on to learn more! 

Apples, vast in selection and variety, are classified as a Pome (a type of fruit growing on a flowering tree). Delicious, nutritious and versatile, you can count on finding a huge variety of these fleshy organic fruits at Cliff's Country Market in Caldwell, Idaho to include:

TypeFlavor ProfileBenefits
GalaSweet, mild, crisp, hint of tartVitamin packed
Pink LadyBright, white fleshSlow to brown
MacIntoshMed. Sz., thick skinDessert Apple
Golden DeliciousMild and sweetBaking Apple
Red DeliciousBright red flesh, best FreshHigh in Antioxidants
Jana GoldLarge-n- CrispJohnathan + Golden
FujiSweet, dense, Crispiest appleHigh in Bioflavonoids
Granny SmithTart- n- SourTrue apple of and for your eyes & Great for Baking
Honey CrispJuicyLess juice means Slow Baking
SunriseFirm-n-TartPerfect Applesauce Apple
AmbrosiaCrisp-n-JuicyPies, Cakes, Savory dishes or eat raw too! 


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