I don’t really pay enough attention to the varieties to say what’s my favorite. I just try to stick to Michigan apples, and ideally something that’s firm but sweet.
Ironically, Red Delicious, the stereotypical apple, may be red, but it’s not exactly delicious. (Indeed, there’s more than one ponyfic out there commenting on how there are many less iconic apples that taste better than Red Delicious.)
…buying whatever you see most convenient? tsk tsk that’s bad