In addition to being extremely versatile, honeycrisp is one of the most widely available apple varieties. Developed in the ...

McIntosh apples. iStock. With its pleasingly round shape and bright red color, sometimes set off by light green flourishes, McIntoshes are very juicy, crisp apples with a nice sweet-tart balance.

The McIntosh apple is tart and versatile. Use it in just about any apple application, from salads to sauces to pies. Just don't store them for too long, as they will start to get mushy.