“Apples of North America: A Celebration of Exceptional Varieties” by Tom Burford ($19.95, Timber Press): Can you identify 200 different types of apples? Burford does this easily in the latest edition of his popular 2013 guide. In addition, the respected horticulturist and orchardist reveals his deep knowledge and appreciation of this “national treasure.”
Most of the contents of the just-released, 312-page paperback book will be new to people who only know the common apples found in grocery stores. Discovering the wide spectrum of the fruit’s flavors, uses and origins will be of interest to home growers, gardeners and cooks.
The author, a fifth-generation apple grower who died in 2020 at age 84, explains the history and growing phenomena of apple varieties. He also describes taste, appearance and other distinguishing features alongside a color photograph of each type, from aromatic American Beauty to intense tart-sweet York.
The extremely practical chapter on tree planting and care includes tips on pruning, grafting, thinning and controlling pests and disease.
Heirloom varieties receive special treatment from Burford, who restored historic orchards, including Thomas Jefferson’s at Monticello in Virginia. The nurseryman also improved commercial orchards and private estates.
In the new book, Burford specifies what has always been a mystery to me: which varieties are best for baking, cider, applesauce or apple butter.
To enjoy the fruit year-round, there are instructions on pressing, fermenting and drying apples.
Burford also wrote “Apples: A Catalog of International Varieties” (1991, 1998) and co-authored “The Fruit Grafters Handbook” (2001). He partnered with Beth Hanson on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s book, “The Best Apples to Buy and Grow” (2005).
“Apples of North America: A Celebration of Exceptional Varieties” by Tom Burford ($19.95, Timber Press):Timber Press
“The Apple Cookbook, 3rd Edition: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes” by Olwen Woodier ($14.95, Storey Publishing): With recipes ranging from traditional apple pies and crisps to unexpected surprises like ground lamb kebabs with apple mint raita, this best-selling classic includes vegan and gluten-free options among its 240 pages.
“Tasting Cider: The CIDERCRAFT Guide to the Distinctive Flavors of North American Hard Cider” by Erin James ($19.95, Storey Publishing): This 288-page guide to North America’s oldest beverage celebrates hard cider’s rich history and its modern makers. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider, including single varietal, dessert, hopped and barrel-aged plus perry, cider’s pear-based cousin.
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