Maçã Riscadinha de Palmela

These Portuguese apples are characterized by their intense aroma, their unusual, oblong shape, and their bright colors with recognizable reddish spots dispersed throughotu the skin. These apples have been produced in the Portuguese municipality of Palmela since the 19th century.

Tender, sweet, and juicy, these apples bloom early and mature by mid-July. They are commonly eaten after a meal as a dessert or used in various regional tarts and pies.