Red Delicious

Another sign that summer is ending and autumn is on the way ... the apples are getting ripe!

The Red Delicious apple tree is loaded with fruit this year, and thanks to Grayson's big bark - or prolific marking of territory - the deer are staying away.

Mild-flavored, sweet, and juicy, Red Delicious was bred to be an eating apple. While not recommended for baking, they are perfect for eating out-of-hand or in a fresh fruit salad.  My Grandma Schleif used them to make Waldorf Salad.