The apple that is most similar to the Empire Apple is the Cortland Apple.
The Jonagolds are also a similar apple to the Empire apple and are a sweet-tart daughter of Jonathan, with Golden Delicious.) McIntosh.
Empire Apples are great for a variety of things such as apple juice, sauce, pies, baking, salads, eating fresh, and drying.
You can also use Empire Apples for making apple sauce for baby food or for just eating yourself.
Geneva New York is where a lot of Empire Apples Grow.
Empire Apples originated in Geneva New York.
Geneva New York is where a lot of Empire Apples are grown but the Empire Apples are also grown in some other places as well.
When it comes to growing Empire Apples the Empire Apples grow best and are hardy in USDA zones 4-7.
To grow properly and fast enough the Empire Apples prefer full sun and loamy, well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline.
As long as your location meets those conditions for growing the Empire Apples then you can grow the Empire Apples just fine in those areas.
Although apple trees do take quite awhile to grow so you have to be patient when growing fruit and apple trees.
Empire Apples are a great source of pectin, an antioxidant, and they contain vitamin A, vitamin C, and dietary fiber as well as potassium, flavonoids, phytochemicals, and quercetin.