1 / 3USDA Pomological Watercolor (1886–1942)· Passmore, Deborah Griscom 1840-1911 artistSource ↗
Moore's Sweet
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Culinary
Moore Sweet is a medium to large apple with a dull red color and fairly uniform appearance that originated in Concord, Massachusetts. It has a sweet flavor and is excellent for storage, keeping well from November through May or June. Though once valued for culinary use, it is no longer grown extensively and is only occasionally offered by nurserymen.
Flavor & Texture
sweetdry
Best Uses
baking_piecider_blend
2 historical watercolors from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.
Origin & History
- Status
- heritage
- Original breeder
- J. B. Moore
- Known by
- ≥ 1809
tenderdry
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 4063