UK National Fruit Collection
Burr Knot
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Culinary
A culinary apple of uncertain origin, notable for characteristic knots on branches from which roots readily emit. Large, round-conical fruit with golden-yellow skin and faint red flush, tender yellow flesh, and acid flavor; season October to November. Now rarely encountered save in old orchards, though historically confused with the similarly-named Oslin.
Flavor & Texture
acidtender
Best Uses
cookingsauce
Lineage
Parents
Origin & History
- Status
- heritage
acid
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 843
- MUNQ ID
- 827