Best Massachusettsan Fruits (types and products) Types
Porter is an American apple variety originating from Shelburne, Massachusetts and dating back to 1800. These apples are praised as one of the great apples for making pies, and they were even endorsed in Fannie Farmer Cookbooks. The apples are medium to large in size, while the skin is bright yellow with occasional crimson red spots.
Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is crisp, juicy, fine-grained, and tender, while the flavor is slightly tart. Porter apples ripen in late summer and it’s recommended to use them in baking and pies because the quality remains high when cooked and the sections that are cut hold their shape easily.
Baldwin is an apple variety that was discovered in Massachusetts in the 18th century. These apples are hard and bright red in color, available in fall through winter. The texture of the flesh is creamy and juicy, yet firm, making them ideal for baking (think apple pies) or the production of apple cider vinegar.
When fresh, the flavor is sweet, crisp, and pleasant, with notes of spice and apricots. Although Baldwin was one of the most important commercial apples in the 19th century, nowadays it's hard to find it in stores because of the introduction of the Red Delicious variety.
Hunt Russet is an American apple variety originating from Concord, Massachusetts. The apples date back to 1750. They are medium in size and slightly ribbed at the eye. The yellow skin with a bright red flush has russet dots over most of the surface.
Beneath it, the flesh is juicy, fine-grained, and tender. The flavors are subacid (slightly sour, sharp) and reminiscent of pears. Hunt Russet apples ripen in late fall, and it’s recommended to use them in desserts.
Best Massachusettsan Fruits (types and products) Producers
Dockyard Jam Factory, based in Chatham, specializes in producing high-quality marmalade. The company is known for using traditional production methods. The ingredients are sourced carefully to ensure a premium product. Their range includes various flavors, catering to diverse tastes.
The factory has a historical connection to the Chatham Dockyard area.
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2022, 2021
BEST Dockyard Jam Factory Fruits (types and products)
Best Massachusettsan Fruits (types and products)
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2022
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2021
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