Calville Malingre
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Culinary
An old French apple of uncertain origin, with very large elongated ribbed fruit displaying yellow coloring and deep red striping. The flesh is white, delicate, juicy, and acid—suitable for cooking. It stores from July to April.
Flavor & Texture
acidjuicyjuicy
Best Uses
cooking
Origin & History
- Status
- heritage
- Known by
- ≥ 1800
delicateagreeable
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 913
- Wikidata
- Q41775782
- Cited authority (Hogg 1851)
- Hort