If you like apple pie, this is the apple for you! Pippin's are more flavorful and hold their shape better than any other pie apple. These snappy, tart treats are also an excellent eating apple. Sweeter than Granny Smith, and unparalleled for cooking and baking. The greenest we've got, often with yellow highlights. Its aromatic, wonderfully tangy flesh makes the Newtown an excellent choice for pies and applesauce.

Apples come in various grades: Extra Fancy, Fancy, and No.1. The top two grades of apples are based on exterior appearance and size.  Apples should be stored at 31 to 32 degrees F at 85-90% relative humidity. Keep them in their boxes as they can absorb odors, and they give off ethylene gas that can hasten ripening in other fruits and vegetables.. Apples come packed in 38-42 # cartons, and 40-45# tray packs with  counts of 48, 56, 64, 72, 80 ,88, 100, 120, 140, 160,  200 or 216 for the smallest.  One medium apple  equals one cup diced apples.

Apple information can be found at this link:
http://www.apples.org/all_apples/varietals/newtown-pippin.htm

Some great Apple recipes: http://www.epicurious.com/b_ba/b02_twelve/apple/ba_12apples.html