Best Oceanian Apple Types
Cripps pink is an Australian variety of apples which were developed by John Cripps in the late 20th century. The apples are characterized by their red color and flesh that is white to cream or pale yellow in color. These flavorful fruits are best consumed fresh, when the flavors are sweet and slightly sharp.
Although Cripps pink apples are usually grown in Australia, they can also be found in other countries such as Canada, Chile, Brazil, and the United States.
Delicious, sweet, and juicy, Envy is an apple variety that is grown in orchards in New Zealand and across the world. The flavor of these apples is crisp and sweet, while their dense flesh stays bright long after they have been cut or sliced.
Envy apples are a trademarked brand of the Scilate variety, which is a cross between Braeburn and Royal Gala varieties. Due to the fact that the apples were developed by ENZA, only those growers that are affiliated with ENZA can grow Envy apples.
Although these crisp-fleshed apples with a rosy red skin have New Zealander origins, they are nowadays also grown in numerous other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Chile. Their sweet and tangy flavor is often compared to peaches and melons.
The apples are a cross between Royala Gala and Braeburn varieties, and it is recommended to use them in pies, tarts, salads, and even with some savory dishes. The flavor of Jazz apples pairs well with cheeses such as Cheddar and Gouda and spices such as ginger and cinnamon.
These world-famous green apples actually have Australian origins. According to legend, Maria Ann Smith found an apple seedling near her house in 1868. Shortly thereafter, it began to bear light green colored apples which proved to be perfect for both eating and cooking. Granny Smith apples were first commercially grown in New South Wales in 1895, and today, they are one of the most popular apple varieties in the world, characterized by their green exterior with a slight pink blush, bright white flesh, and firm texture.
The flavor can best be described as crisp with a strong tartness that’s reminiscent of lemons. When used raw, these apples pair well with sharp cheeses. Granny Smiths also hold their shape extremely well during baking, so they are mostly used in pies, cobblers, cakes, muffins, and tarts.
Gala is a variety of (typically) round-shaped apples characterized by their reddish-yellow color and a firm, crisp, yellow-tinged interior. Their flavor is slightly sweet with hints of vanilla, along with an accompanying floral aroma. The apples were discovered in 1934 in New Zealand by an orchardist named J.
H. Kidd. Today, Gala apples are usually consumed fresh or used in salads and sauces.
Braeburn is a variety of apples with a red and yellow skin. Underneath it, there’s flesh that is spicy-sweet in flavor, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. This apple variety was discovered in 1952 in New Zealand by a farmer named O. Moran.
The apples are named after the Braeburn Orchard near Motueka. They can be consumed fresh or used in cooking and the production of fruit juices.
This New Zealand apple variety first appeared in Twyford as a red-colored mutation of the Doherty apple. The apples are convex in shape and medium in size, while their skin is characterized by a combination of green and red colors. With a firm, lightly spicy, and sweet flesh, these apples are mainly used in desserts but can also be enjoyed fresh or utilized in the production of cider.
Sonya is an apple variety originating from New Zealand as a cross between Gala and Red Delicious. The apples are very tall and exceptionally sweet. They were released to the market in 2002. The skin is bi-colored with a light or dark red over a creamy yellow background.
The texture is very crisp, refreshing, and juicy, while the flavor is reminiscnet of raw sugar cane without any acidity. It's recommended to eat Sonya apples fresh and straight out of the refrigerator. Serve them with cheeses such as Camembert or Manchego.
Dazzle is an apple variety originating from New Zealand. The apples are available from early March to August, and they are characterized by their large size and bright and glossy red skin. The texture of the white flesh is firm, juicy, and crunchy, while the flavors are sweet and full.
What makes these apples so good is fresh air, healthy soil, and abundant sunshine under which they grow in New Zealand. The Dazzles also have a long shelf life (they'll keep for a week at room temperature) and in recent years they became a hit with Chinese consumers.
Introduced in New Zealand in 1934, Telstar apples are a hybrid between Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange. Medium to large and oblate in form, their skin is green to yellow in color, with streaks of crimson. The flesh of Telstar apples is sweet, crisp, and juicy, which is ideal for eating them fresh.
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