Irish Reinette
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Culinary
A medium-sized, oblong culinary apple with five prominent ribs extending from base to apex. The skin is yellowish-green on the shaded side and dull brownish-red with leaden russet patches on the sun-exposed side. The flesh is greenish-yellow, firm, crisp, and very juicy with a brisk and poignant acidity, in use from November to February. Highly esteemed and much cultivated in the Lancaster and Westmoreland region of England.
Flavor & Texture
sharpacidcrispfirmjuicy
Best Uses
cooking
Origin & History
- Status
- commercial
briskpoignant acid
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 2943
- Cited authority (Hogg 1851)
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