Waltana apples

Waltana is an American apple variety originating from California and dating back to around 1860. It’s believed that these apples are a seedling of Wagener with Manx Codlin as the pollen parent. The apples are medium to large in size and the skin is greenish-yellow with thin red stripes.

Beneath it, the texture of the flesh is crisp and dense, while the flavor is tart, but it varies from one apple to another. Waltana apples ripen in late fall and it’s recommended to use them for making cider, in desserts, and baking. Interestingly, these apples are thought to be the best winter storage apples due to their long shelf life.