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- 2. An old American apple variety, known for its spicy, wine-like flavor.
- 8. A sweet, crisp apple with red stripes over a yellow-orange background, popular for snacking.
- 10. A small, tart wild apple, often used for jellies or as an ornamental tree.
- 11. A cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious, known for its sweet-tart flavor and crispness.
- 13. A tart, juicy apple with a deep red blush, good for cider and cooking.
- 14. The distinctive pleasant smell of an apple.
- 15. The transfer of pollen, essential for apple fruit development.
- 16. Larvae that can infest apples.
- 18. A tart, firm, bright green apple, ideal for baking.
- 21. A popular apple known for its explosive crunch and sweet-tart flavor.
- 22. A full-sized apple tree.
- 25. A specific type of apple.
- 26. A very old, small apple, often used for decoration or desserts.
- 27. A cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious, crisp and juicy with a balanced flavor.
- 28. A beverage made from fermented apple juice.
- 31. Alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice.
- 34. A common apple product made by cooking and mashing apples.
- 35. A hybrid of Golden Delicious and Haralson, known for its sweet, juicy flavor.
- 39. The part of an apple tree onto which a desired variety is grafted.
- 41. A popular baked dessert made with apples.
- 42. A type of apple tree that remains small.
- 43. Also known as Crispin, a large, yellow-green apple with a sweet, juicy flavor.
- 44. A common flavor descriptor for some sweet apples.
- 45. A crisp, effervescent apple with a pink blush, known for its sweet-tart balance.
- 46. Apples grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
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- 1. A piece of land planted with fruit trees, especially apples.
- 3. Describes an apple's sugary taste.
- 4. The flower of an apple tree.
- 5. A soft, juicy, aromatic apple with a distinctive tartness, popular in New England.
- 6. Describes an apple's acidic or sour taste.
- 7. An old apple variety preserved and passed down through generations.
- 8. A sweet, mild, yellow apple, good for both eating and baking.
- 9. A very sweet and crisp apple, originally from Japan, excellent for eating fresh.
- 10. A hybrid created by combining two different varieties.
- 12. A U.S. state famous for apple production.
- 17. A U.S. state known for its apple orchards.
- 19. The liquid extracted from apples.
- 20. A small, often very sweet apple, sometimes used in cider.
- 23. A U.S. state with significant apple production.
- 24. A large, round, red apple, excellent for baking and sauces due to its firm flesh.
- 28. Describes an apple's firm, snappy texture.
- 29. A historic apple variety, good for eating, sauce, and pies.
- 30. A classic red, heart-shaped apple with a mild, sweet flavor, known for its distinct lobes.
- 32. The quality of being crisp.
- 33. A common fungal disease affecting apple trees.
- 36. A firm, tart apple with a dark red to almost black skin, excellent keeping quality.
- 37. A firm, crisp apple with a sweet-tart taste, good for cooking and eating.
- 38. The science of growing fruits and nuts.
- 40. A sweet-tart apple that resists browning, good for salads and baking.
- 45. An early-season apple with a tart flavor, good for sauce.
- 47. The horticultural technique used to propagate most apple trees.