Granite Beauty apples

Granite Beauty is an American apple variety originating from Weare, New Hampshire. The apples are round and large, with slightly oblique ends. The skin is waxy or greasy to the touch, and beneath it the texture of the flesh is tender, juicy, and crisp.

The flavor is a nice balance of sugar and acid, with a distinctive spiciness that’s often compared to cardamom or coriander. Granite Beauty apples ripen in late fall and they’re most commonly used in baking and as dessert apples. After a period of storage, their spicy flavor intensifies.