Beauty of Bath

Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.

Dessert

Introduced

1864

Origin

Bailbrook, Batheston, Somerset, United Kingdom

Beauty of Bath is an English dessert apple from Somerset, introduced in 1864. It has a deep red flush with russet markings and creamy white, soft, juicy flesh with subacid flavor. Best enjoyed fresh shortly after picking; historically popular for local markets in England but now rare due to poor storage qualities over long distances.

Flavor & Texture

subacidsoftjuicy

Best Uses

fresh_eating

1 historical watercolor from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.

Lineage

Parents

Calville Blanc

Offspring

Exeter Cross Discovery Crimson Beauty of Bath Duchess of Bedford Eastbourne Pippin Jennifer Tim's Early Laxton's Herald Maidstone Favourite Beauty of Bedford Redstart Robin Pippin Aldwick Beauty

Origin & History

Origin type: chance seedling

References

USDA-NPGS: PI 589664
UK National Fruit Collection: 390
Wikidata: Q951917
MUNQ ID: 11