Best Southern American Pome Fruit Types
Golden Delicious is an apple variety that's believed to be a product of unintentional breeding between Grimes Golden and Golden Reinette. It has no connection to the Red Delicious. The original tree was discovered in West Virginia at the end of the 19th century, and it's been the official state fruit since 1995.
The apples are large and yellow-green in color. The flavor is very sweet, slightly tart, and aromatic, while the flesh is white in color and the texture is crisp and firm. It's recommended to use Golden Delicious apples in salads or the preparation of apple sauce and apple butter.
Arkansas Black is an American apple variety that was discovered in 1870 in Benton County, Arkansas. These apples are small and their color may vary from dark red to deep dark purple, almost black. On the inside, the pulp is bright golden or white to cream.
The texture is crisp and dense. After it's been picked, the apple is very hard, but it ripens after being picked. Arkansas Black apples are very aromatic and their flavor is sweet-tart, with hints of pear-like aromas. It is recommended to use them in stuffings and pies, but you can also make great ciders and apple butter with these visually attractive apples.
Razor Russet is an American apple variety that was discovered in 1960 in Wallingford, Kentucky as a limb mutation which grew on a Golden Delicious tree. The apples are large, round, and sometimes slightly conical with a golden-brown skin.
Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is coarse, while the flavors are rich, sweet, tart, and spicy. Razor Russet apples ripen in fall and they’re moderately resistant to major diseases. It’s recommended to use them for making cider and desserts, but they’re also often dried.
Grimes Golden is an American apple variety hailing from Brooke County, West Virginia, where it was discovered in 1804. The apples have a golden green skin and a noticable perfume. Beneath the skin, the texture of the flesh is slightly softer than that of Golden Delicious and the aroma has a hint of coriander.
The flavors are rich and mildly spicy. Due to high sugar content, Grimes Golden are usually used for brewing hard cider and distilling brandy, but they’re also used in sauces and pies. The apples are harvested from late September and into October.
Tenderskin is an American apple variety originating from South Carolina and dating back to 1858. It was released to the market by 1950. The apples are small to medium in size, with a rectangular to conical shape. The skin is yellow striped with pink or red.
Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is juicy and tender, while the flavors are slightly tart and pleasant. Tenderskin apples ripen in late fall and have a nice and pleasant flavor even before they fully mature on the tree. It’s recommended to use these apples in desserts and for making cider.
Summer Banana is an American apple variety dating back to the late 19th century and originating from Marion County, South Carolina. The apples are medium in size and round, with a deep yellow skin that’ sblushed with red and pink stripes.
Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is crisp, fine-grained, and very often aromatic, with some people claiming that the aromas are stronger than those of a banana. However, the aromas are more intense when these apples are grown in warmer climates.
Shockley is an American apple variety that was first exhibited at the 1852 Georgia State Fair. These apples range from small to large, and the stem can be medium or long. The skin is smooth and yellowish-green and flushed light to dark red.
Beneath the skin, the texture of the yellowish flesh is crisp, while the flavors are rich, sweet, and slightly vinous (wine-like). Shockleys ripen in late fall and it’s recommended to use them in desserts and jellies. Their storage quality is exceptional, sometimes lasting until June.
Parmar is an American apple variety originating from Virginia and dating back to the 18th century. Back then, it was primarily used for brandy and cider making. The apples are small and oblate, with dark yellow skin and irregular russet patches.
Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is dense, while the flavor is slightly sour. Parmar apples ripen in late summer, and it’s recommended to use them for making applesauce that is so thick a spoon will almost stand up in it. In order to make an exceptional apple pie, it’s recommended to combine Parmar and Winesap apples.
Kentucky Limbertwig is an American apple variety that dates back to the 1800s in Kentucky. The apples are medium to large in size and round to oblate. The skin is yellow, covered with red stripes of different hues. Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is juicy and crisp, while the flavors are mild and sweet.
Kentucky Limbertwig apples ripen in late fall, and when stored, they will keep for a fair period of time. It’s recommended to use the apples in desserts, baking, frying, and drying.
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