Rhode Island Greening by DLCadmin | Apr 16, 2015 | Apple Variety, Baking/Cooking Apples, Other Apples at DLC Ripens: Late in the season Recommended Use: Baking (pie) Taste: firm, very tart One of the oldest American apple varieties, the Rhode Island Greening has been known since the 1650s. This apple is tart and primarily used for pie-making.