by Amy Bassett | Mar 15, 2024
In our ongoing search for local bitter cider apples, this is a current favorite. Introduced to us by cidermaker Steve Barr who declared it the most bitter apple he’d ever tasted. It’s right up there. Small (1 1/2–2″) red-striped fruit is very juicy, highly...
by Amy Bassett | Oct 19, 2023
The Westfield Seek-no-Further apples are round, pale to dull red over pale green background. Prominent spotting dots. The flesh is white, fine grained tender with a rich sweet flavor. This apple is best for fresh eating.
by Amy Bassett | Oct 19, 2023
Smokehouse apple is a tender, but firm, exceedingly juicy, with yellow tinged flesh. The Smokehouse apple has a fresh cider flavor.
by Amy Bassett | Oct 19, 2023
These smaller apples are super crunchy, very sweet, juicy, and full of flavor. One of the sweeter apples with a slight hint of tartness.
by Amy Bassett | Oct 19, 2023
Hudson’s Golden Gem apple is perhaps the finest eating russet with crisp, breaking, sugary flesh and a distinct nutty flavor that resembles the Bosc pear.
