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Apples that taste similar to Braeburn

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Mariposa
Can you guys please help me out here, before I have to buy all sorts of apples and try which ones taste similar to Braeburn? I am sure most people are not so focused on one sort, so this will be easy for some to answer. Which sort of apples taste similar to Braeburn? In Germany I only buy Braeburn apples, but I haven't seen them here, so I think I need to try a different sort (I haven't really been eating apples in the past months, no, in case you're wondering). From what I have seen at the grocery store, they have about all other sorts of apples, just no Braeburn, just assume the grocery stores have the same sorts as German ones, with that exception of Braeburn (before anyone suggests that this is not a forum about life in Spain). Or pretend this is a question about a German grocery store that does not sell Braeburn apples.
So which sort is similar in sweetness and are not mushy (the mushiness being more important, because I hate mushy apples, I cannot eat them)? Thanks.
tom_a
Maybe this list is helpful:

http://www.obstgrossmarkt.de/Apfelsorten.html
Mariposa
Thanks. Unfortunately the only time they mention the Fruchtfleisch is the Braeburn, they do not say anything about mushiness on the other sorts, except the Delbarestivale which is a sort I have never even heard of. blink.gif
Lavender Rain
I just love the pics of those apfels beside the descriptions. They are all the same apfel smile.gif .
Mariposa
Hahaha, I didn't even look at the pictures, but you are right. Unfortunately not all apples taste the same. If you asked me, they could "abolish" all apples except for Braeburn. I think maybe they don't grow Braeburn here (in Spain) seeing as most of the apples they have at my grocery store come from Spain (Girona and Valencia mostly it seems). Unfortunately apples are not something I can buy a load of and take them back here after Christmas, so I need to find a better solution. Living without eating apples for another 7 months is also not really an option.
tigress
I manage to find Braeburn 99% of the time in my local tenglemann or plus
Mariposa
Yes, I do too, in Germany. In Spain you don't find them. At least I haven't so far. Pretend you cannot find them 99% of the time in your Plus or Tengelmann. Which sort would you go for if you cannot find Braeburn that tastes similar and is not mushy?
Melia
Fuji or Gala maybe?

My all-time favorite apple variety is the Honeycrisp, and it's exactly like it sounds: sweet, crunchy and juicy. Sadly, I've only ever seen Honeycrisps in the US Upper Midwest. sad.gif
Mariposa
Thanks. I know we have Fuji here, I will give them a try. I just ate one that I actually don't know the name of (it didn't say, but it looked somewhat similar to Braeburn) but it's too sweet and a little too mushy, not mushy, but not crunchy enough for me. (Yes, I am picky when it comes to apples.)
Honeycrisp sounds good too, I don't think I've ever had that. smile.gif
alala
How about Cripps Pink, also known as Pink Lady? I've found them at Aldi in Germany, so they can't be too obsure.
Mariposa
Yes, we do have Pink Lady here too. smile.gif Thanks for the suggestion.
jcastle
Mmmm apples.

I'm eating some pink ladies from Aldi right now smile.gif
marie-claire
Maybe you could try Granny Smith. They taste a bit different, but they are not mushy. I hate mushy apples too.
Mariposa
I tried Fuji, and they do taste a lot alike, most importantly they have the same texture. I haven't tried the other suggestions yet and I am about to leave for Germany for two weeks tomorrow so I will postpone trying the rest until after I get back, but Fuji seems like a pretty good replacement. smile.gif Thanks everyone for making suggestions.
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