Apples of North America

Beyond the predictable grocery store displays is a world of apples few have ever explored. In Apples of North America, fifth-generation apple grower Tom Burford shares portraits of little-known but delicious varieties—from American Beauty to Yellow Bellflower, in flavors sweet to spicy to tart. You’ll learn how best to grow apples at home—including planting and pruning—plus ways to preserve harvests through pressing, fermenting, cooking, and drying. Whether as a snack, an ingredient, or a garden addition, the apple is a national treasure. Let this remarkable guide show you new reasons to make it your favorite fruit.