Smokehouse apples

Smokehouse is an American apple variety originating from Millcreek, Pennsylvania and dating back to 1837. Believed to be a seedling of Vandevere, these apples are large, with a rectangular to truncate-conic shape. The skin is greenish-yellow and flushed with red carmine stripes and russet dots.

Beneath the skin, the texture of the flesh is tender, crisp, and exceptionally juicy, while the flavors are slightly sour (subacid). Smokehouse apples ripen over three weeks from late summer to early fall. It’s recommended to fry them or use them for the preparation of pies, cider, and desserts.