Hanwell Souring

Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.

Culinary

Introduced

1820

Origin

Hanwell, near Banbury, United Kingdom

Measured Phenotype

Fruit height: 70.0 mm
Fruit width: 73.0 mm

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An excellent culinary apple of above medium size with greenish-yellow skin, russety dots, and a faint red blush. The firm, crisp flesh has a brisk, poignant acid flavor. It is in use from December through March, retaining more acidity than other varieties that keep to so late a period.

Flavor & Texture

sharpacidcrispfirm

Best Uses

cooking

Origin & History

Status: commercial

briskpoignant

References

UK National Fruit Collection: 2617
Wikidata: Q41777862
Cited authority (Hogg 1851): Hort